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CASI Accessibility Construction Inspection Checklist

CASI

ACCESSIBILITY CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION CHECKLIST

The CASI Professional Practice Standards Committee in collaboration with the California Commission on Disability Access (CCDA) checklist committee is pleased to provide this Accessibility Checklist for use by building inspectors as a supplemental tool to assist with on-site inspection of accessibility features and construction elements affecting accessibility compliance. This checklist is based on the 2013 California Building Code (CBC), Part 2, Title 24, California Code of Regulations and should be used in conjunction with the regulations found in Chapter 11B of the CBC.

The purpose of this checklist is to provide building inspectors with a tickler style checklist of the most common accessibility features to be inspected and/or verified during the construction phases of commercial projects. It is important during the progress inspections that the building inspector verify all elements will be able to meet the minimum accessibility requirements of the California Building Code at the time of final inspection. This checklist represents a guide for the building inspector and is not intended to be a complete list for full access compliance or to identify any specific measurements or detailed requirements. This checklist is intended for use by trained building code officials.

The building inspector must assess the elevations and slopes of the existing streets and sidewalks, location of existing buildings, existing drainage and other physical conditions of the property relative to the accessibility improvements on the proposed plans. During construction inspection finish product thicknesses such as flooring materials or wall coverings must be considered when reviewing critical accessibility features, including but not limited to, widths of halls, corridors, door strike side, plumbing locations, built-in cabinets, and shower compartments.

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Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of the elements and spaces required to be accessible per the 2013 California Building Code.  Items included to be inspected for compliance if provided, including but not limited to: outdoor developed areas, bus shelters, amusement rides, recreational boating facilities, fishing piers and platforms, golf and miniature golf facilities, and shooting facilities with firing positions.

ROUGH GRADE SITE INSPECTION

Locate and verify the plan specified accessible routes from existing public sidewalks, accessible parking locations, and other site arrival points to building entrances and exits.

11B-206.1

Identify the plan specified accessible routes from all entrances and exits to common and public use areas on the site.

11B-206.2.2

If site conditions have swamp type lands, steep grades, drainage ditches, flood hazards or other inconsistencies with the approved plans, proper methods of compliance shall be reviewed and approved by the building official/plan checker prior to continuing.

 

Verify that drainage, drainage swales, catch basins and grates do not violate  slope or surface requirements along accessible routes, accessible parking and access aisles, etc.

11B-403

Verify if under-slab plumbing will provide adequate clearances from finished walls.

 

Site Lighting shall be capable of providing a minimum of one foot candle to the surface.

1006

ROUGH FORM AND FOUNDATION INSPECTION

Verify building form elevations are set relative to site features (accessible routes, accessible parking, common and public use areas, and other site arrival points) to ensure correct accessible slopes (5% running slope and 2.08% cross slope).

11B-403

Verify forms for sidewalks, ramps, landings, curb ramps and clear floor spaces are correctly installed so proper slopes, cross slopes, widths and clearances will be maintained at final inspection.

11B, Division 4 Accessible Routes.

Verify no abrupt changes in level will exceed ½” in the path of travel or 4” drop offs along edges.

11B-303.5

Verify forms include guardrail and handrail sleeves if required.

11B-505

Verify planned site lighting sleeves are provided.

1006

ROUGHS/FOUR WAY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

VERIFY FRAMING – remember finish material thicknesses!

Slope, width and headroom of all interior accessible routes.

11B-402

Door opening widths. 

11B-404

Maneuvering clearances/landings at doors.

11B-404

Distance between doors in series.

11B-404.2.6

Grab bar backing in toilet/shower rooms.

11B-604.5, 11B-607.4, 11B-608.3

Backing for grab bars in bathtub/shower rooms. 11B-610
Width and depth of shower stalls. 11B-608.2
Drinking fountain alcoves/wing walls. 11B-602.9
Tread dimensions on stairs including nosings. Verify finish materials for variances 11B-504
Backing for handrails at ramps/stairs. 11B-505
Elevator shaft dimensions. Check plans for Fire Assembly thickness 11B-407.4
Location of controls for operable windows to meet reach range and operation 11B-229
Restroom dimensions. 11B-604.8

VERIFY ELECTRICAL – remember finish material thicknesses!

Heights of all 30 amp or less outlet boxes. Measure to top or bottom of boxes

11B-308.1.1

Heights of all electrical switch boxes. Measure to top or bottom of boxes

11B-308.1.2

Alarm/detector systems.

11B-702

Height of HVAC controls.

11B-308

Location of elevator control/call/notification boxes.

11B-407

Installation of emergency egress lighting if required. High and Low

1011

VERIFY ROUGH PLUMBING – remember finish material thicknesses!

Location of toilet flanges from walls.

11B-604.2

Location of lavatory traps from side walls.

11B-606.6

Location of bathtub controls and drain.

11B-607.5

Installation height and location of shower controls.

11B-608.5

Location of shower drains and floor slope.

11B-608.5

Shower threshold.

11B-608.7

Kitchen or Common use sink plumbing

11B-608.5

11B-804

Plumbing for Drinking Fountains. Both high and low

11B-602

(OPTIONAL INSPECTION Pre-Concrete/Asphalt) Exterior Site sidewalk forms and grading per page 1

FINAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST

EXTERIOR ROUTES

Floor and ground surfaces stable, firm and slip resistant.

11B-302.1

Openings in floor or ground surfaces 1/2 inch maximum with long dimension perpendicular to direction of travel.

11B-302.3

Vertical change in level 1/4 inch high maximum.

11B-303.2

Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch ramped.

11B-303.4

Abrupt changes in level exceeding 4 inches, vertical dimension shall be identified by warning curb.

11B-303.5

Running and cross slopes at walking surfaces. Walks, sidewalks and ramps.

11B-403.3

11B-405

Vertical clearances/protrusions along circulation paths.

11B-307

Site arrival points. An accessible route from parking, passenger loading zones, public streets and sidewalks to building entrance or facility. 

11B-206.2.1

Within a site. One accessible route connecting accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces.

11B-206.2.2

Location of accessible routes coincides with general circulation paths.

11B-206.2.1 Exception 3

Clear width of walking surface.

11B-403.5.1

Contrasting stripe on upper approach and all treads.

11B-504.4.1

No open risers on stairways.

11B-504.3

Handrails on ramps and stairways.

11B-505

Curb ramps, blended transitions and islands.

11B-406

Raised islands in crossings shall be cut through level with the street or have curb ramps at both sides. 11B-406.6
Installation and color of required detectable warnings. 11B-705
Passing spaces along accessible routes with a clear width less than 60 inches. 11B-403.5.3
Walks with continuous gradients have resting areas. 11B-403.7

INTERIOR ROUTES

Floor and ground surfaces stable, firm and slip resistant.

11B-302.1

Carpet pile height 1/2 inch maximum. Exposed edges securely fastened with trim on exposed edge.

11B-302.2

Vertical clearances/protrusions along circulation paths.

11B-307

Running and cross slopes at walking surfaces and ramps.

11B-403.3

11B-405

Handrails on ramps and stairways.

11B-505

Vertical change in level 1/4 inch high maximum.

11B-303.2

Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch ramped.

11B-303.4

Contrasting stripe at upper approach and lower tread.

11B-504.4.1

Accessible route to all functional areas of restaurants and dining facilities.

11B-206.2.5

Accessible route to performance area from an assembly area.

11B-206.2.6

Common use circulation paths within employee work areas.

11B-206.2.8

Accessible route to both sides of court sports.

11B-206.2.12

Clear width of walking surfaces.

11B-403.5.1

Width of accessible route at 180 degree turns.

11B-403.5.2

PARKING

Location and number of van parking and standard parking spaces. 11B-208

Dimensions of accessible parking spaces and access aisles.

11B-502.2

11B-502.3

Marking at access aisles.

11B-502.3.3

Slope of accessible parking spaces and access aisles.

11B-502.4

Identification at accessible spaces and/or lot entrances.

11B-502.6

11B-502.8

Vertical clearance at parking spaces, access aisles and vehicular routes.

11B-502.5

Location, number and dimensions of passenger drop-off zones.

11B-503

Vertical clearance at vehicle pull-up spaces, access aisle, vehicular route.

11B-503.5

Passenger loading zone, accessible parking spaces and access aisles in valet lots.

11B-209.4

REACH RANGES AND OPERABLE PARTS

Forward and side reach

11B-308.2/3

Over projections

11B-308.2.2/3.2

Clear floor space at controls

11B-309.2

5lbs operating force

11B-309.4

Reach ranges

11B-309.3

No tight grasping, pinching, twisting of wrist

11B-309.4

Top and bottom of switches and outlets AFF

11B-308.1.1&2

DOORS

32” clear width

11B-404.2.3

Maneuvering clearances

11B-404.2.4.1

Level landings each side of doors

11B-404.2.4.4

Thresholds

11B-404.2.5

Doors in series

11B-404.2.6

Hardware

11B-404.2.7

Closing speed

11B-404.2.8.1

5lbs opening force

11B-404.2.9

10” smooth surface on push side of door

11B-404.2.10

Signs – Tactile/Braille

11B-703

VERTICAL ACCESS

Elevators: Controls; visual and audio signals

11B-407.2

Elevators: Symbols

11B-407.4.7.1

Elevators: Support rail

11B-407.4.10

Platform Lifts

11B-410

Destination-oriented Elevators (July 2015)

11B-411

Stairs

11B-504

PLUMBING/RESTROOMS

Turning space within the room

11B-603

Door swing not in clear floor space of any fixture (except single-user)

11B-603

Mirrors and accessories

11B-603

Clear floor space requirements at fixtures

11B-604

Compartment configuration side and end entry, toe clearances

11B-604

Side and rear wall grab bars

11B-609

Ambulatory compartments

11B-604.8.2

Urinals

11B-605

Accessible lavatories, heights, knee clearances

11B-606

Restroom symbols on door

11B-703.7.2.6

Shower compartments

11B-608

Bathtubs

11B-607

Drinking fountains

11B-211, 11B-602

BUILT-IN ELEMENTS

Dining/work surfaces

11B-226, 11B-902.2

Benches

11B-903.2

Check out aisles

11B-904.3.2

Sales/service counters

11B-227, 11B-904.4.1

Food service lines

11B-904.5.1

Accessible sinks

11B-212, 11B-606

MISCELLANEOUS ELEMENTS

Fire alarm systems: visible alarms

11B-215, 11B-702

Assistive Listening Systems

11B-219, 11B-706

ATMs, POS Machines, Fare Machines

11B-220, 11B-707

Windows

11B-229

Exercise Machines and Equipment

11B-236

Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms

11B-222

Assembly areas: companion seats; wheelchair seats; semi-ambulant seats

11B-221, 11B-802

Storage

11B-225, 11B-811

Signs

11B-216, 11B-703

Variable Message Systems (July 2015)

11B-703.8

Exit Signs

1007.6

Areas of Rescue

Chapter 10

Telephones and TTYs

11B-217, 11B-704

Vending Machines, Mail Boxes, Change Machines

11B-228

Play Areas

11B-240, 11B-1008

Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas

11B-242, 11B-1009

Sauna and Steam Rooms

11B-241, 11B-612

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of the elements and spaces required to be accessible per the 2013 California Building Code.  Items included to be inspected for compliance if provided, including but not limited to: outdoor developed areas, bus shelters, amusement rides, recreational boating facilities, fishing piers and platforms, golf and miniature golf facilities, and shooting facilities with firing positions.

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