2004 ADA Checklist for Polling Places

Voting Area Checklist

1. Is there an accessible entrance to the voting area?

Yes _____ No _____

2. Within the voting area, is adequate space available on the accessible level for check-in tables, a voting demonstration area (if provided), and at least one accessible voting station?

Yes _____ No _____

3. Is the voting area free of objects that protrude from the side more than 4 inches into the route with the bottom of the object more than 27 inches above the floor? [ADA Stds. 4.4]

Note: These objects may be wall mounted or free standing. Items to check include wall-mounted fire extinguishers, light fixtures, coat hooks, shelves, and display cases.

Yes _____ No _____

4 Is the voting area free of overhead objects that voters may pass under with the bottom edge lower than 80 inches above the floor?

Yes _____ No _____