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ADA Checklist for New Lodging Facilities

Note: This document, portion of document or referenced document was published prior to the 2010 ADA Standards, and all or part of this information may only apply to Safe Harbored elements.

N. Accessible Guestroom Bathroom Issues:

1. Do bathroom doors in accessible guestrooms allow at least 32" of clear passage width to accommodate persons who use wheelchairs, walkers and other mobility aids? [ADA Stds. 9.2.2(3); 4.13.5]

Yes __ No __ N/A __ Comments: _____________________________________

2. Is the bathroom door hardware (levers, pulls, etc.) easily operable with one hand, without tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist, since many persons with disabilities may not have high manual dexterity or use of both hands? [ADA Stds. 9.2.2(3); 4.13.9]

Yes __ No __ N/A __ Comments: _____________________________________

3. Is the accessible toilet in each accessible guestroom bathroom centered 18" from the adjacent side wall, which is the distance that will permit a person with a mobility impairment to use the grab bars? [ADA Stds. 9.2.2(6)(e); 4.23.4; 4.16.2]

Yes __ No __ N/A __ Comments: _____________________________________

4. Does the toilet in each accessible guestroom bathroom have a horizontal grab bar along the adjacent side wall that is at least 42" long and mounted 33"-36" above the floor for stabilization and assistance during transfer from a wheelchair? [ADA Stds. 9.2.2(6)(e); 4.23.4; 4.16.2]

Yes __ No __ N/A __ Comments: _____________________________________

5. Does the accessible toilet in each accessible guestroom bathroom have a horizontal grab bar along the wall behind the toilet that is at least 36" long and mounted 33"-36" above the floor for stabilization and assistance during transfer from a wheelchair? [ADA Stds. 9.2.2(6)(e); 4.23.4; 4.16.2]

Yes __ No __ N/A __ Comments: _____________________________________

6. Is the toilet seat in each accessible toilet room between 17"-19" above the floor? [ADA Stds. 4.16.3]

Yes __ No __ N/A __ Comments: _____________________________________

7. Is the lavatory (wash basin) in each accessible guestroom bathroom no more than 34" high with at least 29" high clearance under the front edge to allow persons who use wheelchairs to pull under the lavatory and use the faucet hardware? [ADA Stds. 9.2.2(6)(e); 4.23.6; 4.19.2]

Yes __ No __ N/A __ Comments: _____________________________________

8. Does the lavatory in each accessible guestroom bathroom have drain and hot water pipes that are insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact? [ADA Stds. 9.2.2(6)(e); 4.23.6; 4.19.4]

Yes __ No __ N/A __ Comments: _____________________________________

9. Does the lavatory in each accessible guestroom bathroom have a faucet that is easily operable (i.e.: levers, wrist blades, single arm, etc.) and usable with one hand, without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist? [ADA Stds. 9.2.2(6)(e); 4.23.6; 4.19.5]

Yes __ No __ N/A __ Comments: _____________________________________

10. Is there clear floor space in each accessible guestroom bathroom where persons who use wheelchairs can turn around - either a 60" diameter circle or a "T"-turn area as shown in Figure 3 on page 15? [ADA Stds. 9.2.2(6)(e)]

Yes __ No __ N/A __ Comments: _____________________________________

11. Is there adequate room for a person who uses a wheelchair to approach the bathroom door in each accessible guestroom bathroom from the pull side and pull it open without it hitting the wheelchair? (Note: this requires at least 18" of wall space on the latch side of the door.) [ADA Stds. 9.2.2(3); 4.13.6]

Yes __ No __ N/A __ Comments: _____________________________________

12. Are there towel racks or bars placed within 54" of the floor for side approach or 48" of the floor for forward approach so persons who use wheelchairs can approach and use the towel racks? [ADA Stds. 9.2.2(4); 4.2.6]

Yes __ No __ N/A __ Comments: _____________________________________

13. Are all of the bathroom floors in the accessible guestrooms slip-resistant so persons who use crutches and walkers do not fall? [ADA Stds. 4.5]

Yes __ No __ N/A __ Comments: _____________________________________

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