1. Hannah Ehresman, Kelsey Russell, Kaitlyn Higgins, Lynette Akai
Creighton Administration Building 2/1/2018  Architectural Barrier Survey
Hannah Ehresman, Kelsey Russell, Kaitlyn Higgins, Lynette Akai

2. Off street Parking/Passenger Loading
Findings
10 Total Spaces, 4 Accessible Spaces 
46" route width
Cement pavement ramps, sidewalks, and parking lot
Grass on both sides of ramps that does not impede ramp path
One railing on side (36.5" height)
No van accessible space

3. Off street Parking/Passenger Loading
Recommendations 
Reconstruct parking area in order to accommodate van-accessible spaces  
Add signs for van-accessible spaces
Add an access aisle for van accessible spaces

4. Approach To Selected Entrance
Findings
Inaccessible entrances do not have signs indicating inaccessible or nearest accessible entrance
Slope
1:12 
50 feet from the accessible parking spot to entrance of facility

5. Approach To Selected Entrance
Recommendations
Provide signage indicating inaccessible entrances and signs that identify the nearest accessible entrance
Ensure all ramps have stable railings on both sides 

6. Entrance Findings Threshold into facility 1/8" and carpeted areas 1/8"
Cement pavement into entrance 
No glare
Double doors, each door is 38”, w/c and walker accessible
Automatic door openers, 6 s until door closes
Door handles open with closed fist, 39” from ground

7. Entrance Recommendations
Oil and adjust door hinges to ensure doors can be opened without exerting a considerable amount of force
Install lighter doors

8. Access to Essential Areas
Findings
Public services (restroom, offices, cafeteria) accessible on two different routes, stairs with no ramps on ground level
> 5’ T-space (w/c reverses direction) area 
All public spaces at least 46” to 72” wide to find toilet/eating areas on ground level
Restrooms entrance not fully accessible (only 27”)
Emergency exit accessible on ground level with signs for EXIT 

9. Access to Essential Areas
Recommendations
Provide access to all public services within the building on one accessible route
Emergency systems should be equipped with audible and visible alarms 
Install lifts or ramps to provide access to all public areas
Apply non-slip surfaces to stair treads

10. Public Restrooms Findings
Public restrooms on ground level have signage for men and women
No accessible/door directional signage or signs where accessible restrooms are located
Door 27” width, accessible with closed fist, >5 lb door force
Stalls
< 5’ by 5’ T space clearance area, 23” height/55” width stall
No grab bars
15” toilet seat height
Faucets
19” clear space under sink
Single lever handle faucet, operable with closed fist ”
Paper towels/soap >38” from floor
Sink 32” height

11. Public Restrooms Recommendations
Reconstruct restroom entrances to make them accessible
Provide accessible signs for restrooms on the side of the doors
Widen the restroom doorways to at least 32" and adjust door closers
Remove any existing obstructions in the path of restroom fixtures
Make at least one stall larger with grab bars around the commode 

12. Public Telephones and Water Fountains
Findings
No public telephone on ground level
Water fountain
> 30” x 48” clear floor space
Spout 32” from floor
Controls mounted on the front and both sides, operable with closed fist

13. Public Telephones and Water Fountains
Recommendations
Install a public telephone that is accessible and provide signage to indicate where public telephone is located  
Install a hearing-aid compatible phone with volume controls
Add a cane-detectable barrier on each side of water fountain on floor level.

14. Access for the Visually Impaired
Findings
Braille signage available for restrooms, elevators, and office rooms.
Voice activated assistance not found on ground level or for emergency assistance.
No audible door opening/closing and floor indicators on elevator. 

15. Access for the Visually Impaired
Recommendations 
Install voice activated assistance around doorways and other busy areas in the building
Install voice assistance in elevator indicating which floor level it is on or is going as well as when the doors open and close  

16. Assistance/Physical Aids Available
Findings
Automatic door openers for outside entrances (not inside building)
No other current assistive technology on ground level

17. Assistance/Physical Aids Available
Recommendations 
Install a ramp by the stairs going from the first floor to the second, this would provide better wheelchair access to allow those to move from the first floor to the second without having to go outside to the other entrance. 
Automatic door sensors that open the door without having to press a button, this could aid those who have less range of motion, lack functional use of their upper extremities, or have high tone. 

18. Recommendations Prioritized Recommendations
Reconstruct parking area in order to accommodate van-accessible spaces 
Provide adequate space to transfer out of vans with wheelchairs.
Install a ramp by the stairs going from the first floor to the second  
Providing access to all areas of the first level without having to go outside to another accessible entrance without stairs.
Widen the restroom doorways to at least 32" and adjust door closers
Widen doorways/stalls so it is wheelchair accessible.

19. General Floor Plan