| Some Illustrations will
have the following text above the image. “With the permission of Canadian Standards Association, material is reproduced from CSA Standard CAN/CSA -B651 -95 (R2001), Barrier-Free Design, which is copyrighted by Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, M9W 1R3. While use of this material has been authorized CSA shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is Presented, nor for any interpretation thereof.” The Canadian Standards Association has given permission to use these illustrations and more information about the CSA may be found on their web site www.csa.ca |
| Hospitality Accessibility Checklist |
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| No. | Question | Yes | No | N/A | Comments | Alternative Strategies | |
| A.1 | Approach | ||||||
| A.1.1 | Are all vehicular routes clearly
separated from accessible pedestrian routes? |
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| A.1.2 | Are all exterior accessible pedestrian
route(s) or paths at least 3'-6" (1065 mm) wide? |
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| A.1.3* | Have accessible curb cuts or ramps
been provided wherever there is a change in level along pedestrian routes?
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| A.1.4* | Have all obstructions and hazards
been eliminated from normal pedestrian routes? (e.g. poles, planting boxes,
garbage containers, newspaper vending machines, bicycle racks, etc.) |
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| A.1.5 | Are all pedestrian routes to each
accessible entrance clearly marked with the International Symbol of Accessibility?
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| A.1.6* | Has all building and route signage
been provided in large, high contrast lettering e.g. |
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| a) name and street number of the
building? |
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| b) directional signage to entrances
and parking? |
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| c) informational signage? |
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| A.2 | Parking Areas | |
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| A.2.1 | Have designated accessible parking
spaces been provided within 100'-0" (30m) of an accessible entrance?
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| A.2.2* | Are the accessible parking spaces
clearly marked with the International Symbol of Accessibility? |
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| A.2.3 | Have at least two accessible parking
spaces 12'-0" (3660 mm) wide with headroom clearance of at least 9'-0"
(2475mm), to accommodate both cars and wheelchair vans, been provided for
every 200 car parking spaces? |
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| A.2.4 | Does the entrance to underground
parking have headroom clearance of at least 7'-3" (2200mm) for modified
vehicles used by persons with disabilities? |
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| A.2.5* | Where accessible underground parking
is provided, is a call bell or two way communication system located near
those parking spaces for persons who may require assistance? |
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| A.2.6 | Is the lighting level at exterior
accessible parking locations at least 3 ft. candles (30 lux) measured at
grade level? |
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| A.2.7 | Is the lighting level at interior
accessible parking locations at least 5 ft. candles (50 lux), measured at
grade? |
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| A.2.8* | Is there a safe, clearly marked
accessible pedestrian route from the designated parking area to an accessible
building entrance or elevator lobby? |
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| A.2.9 | Is the accessible pedestrian route
made of firm, level material? |
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| A.2.10 | Where curbs or changes in level
occur in the pedestrian route, have accessible curb cuts been provided?
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| A.3 | Passenger Loading Zones | |
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| A.3.1 | Is there an accessible passenger
loading zone for taxis, buses, or adapted/accessible vehicles within 100'-0"
(30m) of an accessible entrance? |
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| A.3.2* | Is the accessible loading zone
at least 22'-4" (6800mm) long by 8'-0" (2440mm) wide, with a clear
headroom of 9'-6" (2895mm), for adapted/accessible vehicles, including
special parallel transit buses? |
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| A.3.3 | Is the lighting level at passenger
boarding locations at least 3 ft candles (30 lux) measured at grade level?
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| A.3.4* | Is the pavement level, or has
a suitable curb cut been provided at the accessible passenger loading zone?
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| A.3.5 | Are curb cuts no steeper than
1 in 8 (12%)? |
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| A.3.6 | Are all curb cuts clearly defined
by colour, and easily detected with texture or changes of material? |
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| A.3.7 | Where level changes of greater
than >7" (180mm) occur has a suitable ramp been provided between
the two levels, as well as steps? |
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| A.3.8 | Where awnings or canopies extend
over exterior walkways, is the clear headroom at least 7'-3" (2200
mm)? |
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| A.4 | Exterior Ramps and Steps | |
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| A.4.1* | Where exterior ramps are provided,
are the sloping sections no longer than 30'-0" (10m)? |
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| A.4.2 | Is the gradient on exterior ramps
no greater than 1 in 12 (i.e. 1'-0" rise for each 12'-0" length)
or 8%? |
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| A.4.3 | Do exterior ramps and stairs have
a non slip finish? |
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| A.4.4 | Are all ramps at least 3'-0"
(915mm) wide between handrails? |
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| A.4.5* | Have level intermediate landings
at least 5'-0" deep (1525mm) by the width of the ramp been provided
between sloping sections? |
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| A.4.6 | Are landings at the top and bottom
of all ramps at least 5'-0" by 5'-0" (1525mm by 1525mm) for easy
use by wheelchair and scooter users? |
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| A.4.7 | Where exterior steps, stairs or
ramps are provided, are they kept clear of snow and ice in winter weather?
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| A.4.8* | On exterior steps, are the nosings
(forward edges) highly colour contrasted from the balance of the tread?
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| A.5 | Handrails and Guards | |
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| A.5.1* | Are continuous handrails provided
on both sides of each ramp and around all intermediate landings? |
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| A.5.2 | Are continuous handrails provided
on both sides of exterior stairs including at landings? |
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| A.5.3 | Are the handrails mounted between
2'-9" and 3'-3" (840mm - 990mm) above the step or ramp surface?
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| A.5.4 | Do the handrails extend at least
12" (305mm) beyond the top and bottom edge of the ramps or stairs?
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| A.5.5* | Is the grasping section of the
handrail no wider than 1¾" (45 mm), and easy to use? |
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| A.5.6* | Is there a 2" (50mm) high
stand up curb or guard at the side of the ramp to prevent the front wheels
of the wheelchair from tipping over the edge? |
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| A.5.7 | Where guardrails are provided,
is the top of the guardrail mounted between 3'-0" to 3'-7" (915mm
to 1090mm) above the landing or platform? |
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| A.5.8 | Are sufficient intermediate horizontal
or vertical rails provided to prevent persons slipping through the side
of the railing? |
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| A.5.9 | Are the guardrails highly visible
e.g.: painted in a bright contrasting colour? |
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| “With the permission of Canadian Standards Association, material is reproduced from CSA Standard CAN/CSA -B651 -95 (R2001), Barrier-Free Design, which is copyrighted by Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, M9W 1R3. While use of this material has been authorized CSA shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is Presented, nor for any interpretation thereof.” | |
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| “With the permission of Canadian Standards Association, material is reproduced from CSA Standard CAN/CSA -B651 -95 (R2001), Barrier-Free Design, which is copyrighted by Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, M9W 1R3. While use of this material has been authorized CSA shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is Presented, nor for any interpretation thereof.” | |
| “With the permission of Canadian Standards Association, material is reproduced from CSA Standard CAN/CSA -B651 -95 (R2001), Barrier-Free Design, which is copyrighted by Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, M9W 1R3. While use of this material has been authorized CSA shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is Presented, nor for any interpretation thereof.” | |
| “With the permission of Canadian Standards Association, material is reproduced from CSA Standard CAN/CSA -B651 -95 (R2001), Barrier-Free Design, which is copyrighted by Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, M9W 1R3. While use of this material has been authorized CSA shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is Presented, nor for any interpretation thereof.” | |
| “With the permission of Canadian Standards Association, material is reproduced from CSA Standard CAN/CSA -B651 -95 (R2001), Barrier-Free Design, which is copyrighted by Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, M9W 1R3. While use of this material has been authorized CSA shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is Presented, nor for any interpretation thereof.” | |
| “With the permission of Canadian Standards Association, material is reproduced from CSA Standard CAN/CSA -B651 -95 (R2001), Barrier-Free Design, which is copyrighted by Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, M9W 1R3. While use of this material has been authorized CSA shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is Presented, nor for any interpretation thereof.” | |
| “With the permission of Canadian Standards Association, material is reproduced from CSA Standard CAN/CSA -B651 -95 (R2001), Barrier-Free Design, which is copyrighted by Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, M9W 1R3. While use of this material has been authorized CSA shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is Presented, nor for any interpretation thereof.” | |
| “With the permission of Canadian Standards Association, material is reproduced from CSA Standard CAN/CSA -B651 -95 (R2001), Barrier-Free Design, which is copyrighted by Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, M9W 1R3. While use of this material has been authorized CSA shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is Presented, nor for any interpretation thereof.” | |
| “With the permission of Canadian Standards Association, material is reproduced from CSA Standard CAN/CSA -B651 -95 (R2001), Barrier-Free Design, which is copyrighted by Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, M9W 1R3. While use of this material has been authorized CSA shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is Presented, nor for any interpretation thereof.” | |
| “With the permission of Canadian Standards Association, material is reproduced from CSA Standard CAN/CSA -B651 -95 (R2001), Barrier-Free Design, which is copyrighted by Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, M9W 1R3. While use of this material has been authorized CSA shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is Presented, nor for any interpretation thereof.” | |
