2022.03.31 EPL_Facility Assessment Report

24 A7.04 Relocate gas canisters and other hazardous materials to a properly ventilated, detached storage location or install a flammables cabinet. A7.05 Provide panic hardware for doors at rooms where occupancy levels may exceed 49 persons. B. Handicapped Access As mentioned in the Site section, the accessibility concerns begin with the parking lot. There are no curb cuts at the sidewalk adjacent to the accessible spaces, so this condition forces wheelchair-bound patrons to travel through the parking lot to access the ramp near the main entry. Once they reach that ramp, they encounter an uneven transition between the pavers and the pavement that not only does not meet accessibility requirements, but it is also a tripping hazard. The raised flooring in the south west corner of the building also poses a tripping hazard to patrons, especially those with mobility limitations. All of the facilities restrooms are not ADA-compliant: the approach to the doors and the width of the stalls do not meet the necessary requirements. While some sinks may be accessible, they lack pipe insulation at the exposed piping. Several drinking fountains are in recessed, inaccessible openings and are not the proper height/equipment to meet requirements. Furthermore, the sink located in the staff break room is not accessible to those with mobility issues. Photo 47 Staff breakroom does not have an accessible sink Photo 48 The "accessible" stalls in the restrooms are typically too narrow

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