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ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Compliance

A ready-to-use checklist with 33 items in 6 sections, covering Parking & Passenger Loading, Exterior Routes & Ramps, Entrance & Interior Doors, Interior Circulation, Restrooms & Toilets, Amenities & Signage. Use it as-is in Bindy, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 33 Items
  • 26 Yes / No checks
  • 6 Scored ratings
  • 1215 Points

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1. Parking & Passenger Loading 5 items

  1. Is there at least one van-accessible space (132" wide min)? Yes / No 50 pts
  2. Are accessible spaces on the shortest accessible route to the entry? Yes / No 40 pts
  3. Is the slope of accessible spaces/aisles no steeper than 1:48? Yes / No 35 pts
  4. Is there a "Van Accessible" sign mounted 60" min above the floor? Yes / No 25 pts
  5. Parking Accessibility: Rating
    • Fully Compliant 40 pts
    • Minor Markings Missing 20 pts
    • Inaccessible 0 pts

2. Exterior Routes & Ramps 5 items

  1. Is the accessible route at least 36 inches wide? Yes / No 45 pts
  2. Are ramps steeper than 1:20 equipped with handrails on both sides? Yes / No 50 pts
  3. Do ramps have level landings (60" min) at top and bottom? Yes / No 40 pts
  4. Are curb ramps located where the route crosses a curb? Yes / No 45 pts
  5. Exterior Approach: Rating
    • Smooth/Compliant 50 pts
    • Steep Slopes Found 25 pts
    • Blocked/Missing Ramp 0 pts

3. Entrance & Interior Doors 6 items

  1. Is the clear opening width of the door at least 32 inches? Yes / No 50 pts
  2. Can the door be opened with 5 lbs of force or less? Yes / No 30 pts
  3. Is door hardware operable without tight grasping or twisting? Yes / No 35 pts
  4. Are thresholds no higher than 1/2 inch and beveled? Yes / No 30 pts
  5. If there is a vestibule, is there 48" min between open doors? Yes / No 40 pts
  6. Entry Compliance: Rating
    • Fully Accessible 40 pts
    • Heavy/Narrow Doors 20 pts
    • Barrier Present 0 pts

4. Interior Circulation 5 items

  1. Are all interior accessible routes at least 36 inches wide? Yes / No 40 pts
  2. Is there a 60-inch diameter turning space in dead-end corridors? Yes / No 35 pts
  3. Do wall-mounted objects protrude 4" or less into the path? Yes / No 30 pts
  4. Are floor surfaces stable, firm, and slip-resistant? Yes / No 25 pts
  5. Maneuverability: Rating
    • Open/Compliant 30 pts
    • Narrow Bottlenecks 15 pts
    • Inaccessible 0 pts

5. Restrooms & Toilets 6 items

  1. Is there a 60-inch clear turning space inside the restroom? Yes / No 60 pts
  2. Are grab bars installed behind and on the side of the toilet? Yes / No 50 pts
  3. Is the toilet seat height between 17 and 19 inches? Yes / No 40 pts
  4. Is the sink rim no higher than 34 inches from the floor? Yes / No 35 pts
  5. Are pipes under the sink insulated or otherwise protected? Yes / No 30 pts
  6. Restroom Accessibility: Rating
    • 100% Compliant 50 pts
    • Non-Compliant Fixtures 25 pts
    • Total Barrier 0 pts

6. Amenities & Signage 6 items

  1. Are service counters no higher than 36 inches? Yes / No 40 pts
  2. Is Braille signage provided for permanent rooms (e.g. Exit)? Yes / No 30 pts
  3. Are signs mounted on the latch side of the door? Yes / No 20 pts
  4. Are drinking fountains accessible (spout height 36" max)? Yes / No 25 pts
  5. Amenity Compliance: Rating
    • High 30 pts
    • Average 15 pts
    • Low 0 pts
  6. Final summary Comments

About this template

This checklist is part of the Bindy template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In Bindy you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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