PRIMARY SCHOOL NO. 2, SECTOR 20 -...

Access Audit Report and Action Plan for

Enhancing Built Environment Accessibility of

PRIMARY SCHOOL NO. 2, SECTOR 20 Gandhinagar

for Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Prepared by-

Universal Design Centre, BNCA, Pune

OUR APPROACH

“Successful Creation of an Accessible Environment is Possible only by Giving Attention to Detail” MAIN CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Comprehensive Study and Graphical Summary of Key findings. 2. Stress on assessment of finer details of Site planning, Architectural design of building elements, Materials and Finishes . 3. Usability of Built Environment keeping in mind PwD’s as Visitors as well as Staff . 4. Disaster Preparedness and Evacuation Provisions.

METHODOLOGY: 1. The audit consisted of Physical survey of the External and Internal Environment of the Building, recording Observations in the

form of notes and checklists, Photographic documentation, Measurements of some building elements and a brief survey with the Nodal officer.

2. A group of 5-6 team members including atleast one architect and one PwD, headed by an Access Auditor, conducted this study.

TOOLS USED: RECOMMENDATIONS ENLISTED AT THE END OF THIS REPORT WITH PRIORITY RATING HIGHEST PRIORITY - Action to be implemented as soon as practicable; MODERATE PRIORITY - Actions to be considered in the long term; LOWEST PRIORITY – Recommended but optional

Ar. Kavita Murugkar Head, Universal Design Centre, BNCA, Pune Address: Row House No.7, Ishan Sanskruti, Warje, Pune- 411 058 Contact: 09767439947 Email ID: [email protected] Core Team Members: Ar. Abhijit Murugkar, Shantanu Ladkat (PwVI), Ar. Rajvi Mehta, Snehal Khatavkar, Prajwal Kulkarni, Ar. Jui Atre, Manasi Bhuskute.

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NAME OF THE BUILDING : PRIMARY SCHOOL NO.2 BUILDING TYPE AND USE : EDUCATIONAL BUILDING ADDRESS : SECTOR 20, GANDHINAGAR DATE OF AUDIT : 11th April 2016

INTRODUCTION Primary School No.2 in Sector 20 of Gandhinagar is a ground floor structure . It is built in brickwork and Jack arch roof slab

Audit Team : Ar. Kavita Murugkar, Ar. Abhijeet Murugkar, Ar. Rajvi Mehta, Prajwal Kulkarni, Shantanu Ladkar (PwVI)

INDEX

EXECUTIVE AND GRAPHICAL SUMMARY

FIELD SURVEY FINDINGS WITH PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE AND OBSERVATIONS

A. EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT

1. Access route and Entrance gate 2. External pathways

3. Parking 4. Alighting

B. INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT

5. Accessible Entrance 6. Reception/Front Office and Lobby 7. Steps/Stairs 8. Ramps 9. Handrails 10. Elevators/Lifts

11. Escalators 12. Corridors 13. Doors and Doorways 14. Toilet facilities 15. Cafeteria/Pantry/Canteen/Dining 16. Drinking water facilities

17. Control and operating mechanisms 18. Signage 19. Emergency evacuation 20. Classrooms

C. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

D. EVALUATION OF SERVICES

E. RECOMMENDATIONS WITH PRIORITY RATING

F. STANDARDS AND ILLUSTRATIONS

1. External pathways 2. Kerb and Kerb ramp 3. Bollards 4. Gratings 5. Accessible parking

bays 6. Drop off point 7. Protruding elements 8. Reception counter 9. Maneuvering space

for wheelchair users

10. Wheelchair parking space

11. Corridor 12. Steps/stairs 13. Ramps 14. Landing 15. Edge protection 16. Doors 17. Knob type handle 18. Lever type handle 19. Flushed door mat

20. Glazed doors 21. Kick plates 22. Vision panel 23. Handrails 24. Handrail with Braille

information 25. Accessible toilets 26. Accessible washbasin 27. Clear knee space 28. Hand clearance 29. Lever type taps

30. Mirror 31. Alarm system 32. Control panel/switch

boards 33. Elevator 34. Lift handrails 35. Lift control panel 36. Braille/raised numbers 37. Drinking water

fountain 38. Induction loop

39. Signage 40. International symbol of

accessibility 41. Directional signs 42. Braille and tactile signage 43. Tactile pictographic site

map 44. Tactile guiding path 45. Tactile warning blocks/

Kerbs 46. Tactile floor guidance

G. REFERENCES

H. ANNEXURE – AUDIT CHECKLIST 4

Poor Poor Poor Poor

Satisfactory

Poor

Access routeto the

BuildingEntrance

Externalpathways

Parking Alighting AccessibleEntrance

Entrancelobby

EXECUTIVE & GRAPHICAL SUMMARY

Poor Poor Poor

Not Required

Poor Poor

Steps Ramps Handrails Elevator Corridors Door &Doorways

Poor

Not Provided

Poor Poor Poor

Not Provided

Toilets Cafeteria Drinkingwaterfacility

Controls &Operations

Signage Emergencyevacuation

PRESENT DEGREE OF ACCESSIBILTY

Poor

MANDATORY RECOMMENDATIONS • Accessible Website • Beeper at Entrance gate • Pedestrian pathway • Tactile guiding path • Accessible Parking bay • Covered Ramp at Building Entrance • Handrails for Ramps & Steps • Barrier free corridors • Accessible Toilets • Accessible Drinking water fountain • Accessible furniture in classrooms • Accessible Green board height • Audio-visual, tactile and pictorial

learning aids in classrooms • Vision panel in classroom doors • Accessible Controls and Switches • Directional Signage & Maps • Multi-lingual and tactile Signage • Emergency Evacuation provisions

A. EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 1. ACCESSIBLE ROUTE TO BUILDING PREMISES AND ENTRANCE GATE

Main entrance gate to premises Absence of footpaths outside

No curbs defining walkway/road

Light Pole as barrier at entrance

No separate pedestrian entry Main sign board in local language

A. EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 2. EXTERNAL PATHWAYS

Tar road with building and sparse trees

Dustbins on external pathway

Play ground provided with flag pole

No segregation between vehicular and pedestrian pathway Resting spaces provided

Light pole in between The pathway


ACCESS ROUTE TO PREMISES AND ENTRANCE GATE

1. An accessible route does not connect the approach road to the walkway and entrance gate. 2. The name/signage of the building at the entrance gate is present in local language only 3. There is no footpath on either side of the entrance gate. 4. There is insufficient lighting on the footpath to illuminate the path after sunset 5. It does not have a tactile guiding path including directional, hazard warning and positional tiles directing till the entrance gate. 6. There is no beeper at the entrance gate to guide PwVI. 7. There are no directional signs indicating location of accessible facilities at the entrance gate. 8. There is no rickshaw stand near the entrance gate. 9. There is no multi lingual, tactile pictographic site map of the campus at the entrance gate. 10. There is no security cabin for watchman.

OBSERVATIONS

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EXTERNAL PATHWAYS

1. The external pathways connect the entrance gate with the parking and building entrance. 2. There is no separate pedestrian pathway from entrance gate on any side of vehicular pathway to the building entrance. 3. All external pathways are unleveled and not paved 4. Kerbs are not provided to separate pathways from unused open spaces/ landscape spaces 5. The pathway is not free of any barriers/obstacles like trees, potted plants, light poles, electrical junction box, vehicles, furniture etc 6. No protruding elements like tree branches found below the headroom of 2200 mm. 7. There are no tactile warning blocks/ kerbs around trees/ poles. 8. The pathway is not covered/shaded. 9. There are no gratings and manholes along pathway. 10. There are open resting spaces with benches in the campus but no demarcated wheelchair parking spaces. 11. There is no tactile guiding path including directional, hazard warning and positional tiles provided for independent navigation across

all the chief functions at the building. 12. There is haphazard parking on the pathways/ground. 13. There is inadequate artificial light on the path after sunset. 14. There is no accessible directional signage.

B. INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 5. ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE

Fabricated entrance gate opening on landing

Entrance provided with ramp Ramp not covered and railing on one side

Entrance steps without handrail

B. INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 7. STAIRS

Stairs leading to terrace

Entrance steps without handrail Poor edge condition of steps. No contrast

Rear side steps without handrail, no color contrast

PARKING

1. There is no demarcated parking lot available for visitors and staff. 2. There are no accessible parking lots available. 3. The parking area does not have firm and leveled surface. 4. There is no demarcated drop off point for Persons with disabilities next to the parking 5. There is no covered shelter for the parking .Naturally shaded parking on ground is observed. 6. There is no firm, covered, leveled, step free pathway minimally 1200mm wide connecting the parking bay with the building

entrance. 7. Kerbs are not there to separate pathways from unused open spaces/ landscape spaces. 8. There is no tactile floor guidance including directional, hazard warning and positional tiles in the parking area for independent

mobility for persons with blindness and low vision specifically routes guiding from parking area to entry points of buildings, emergency exits.

9. It is required for the disabled person to cross the traffic lane. 10. There is inadequate artificial light on the path after sunset. 11. There is no multi lingual, tactile pictographic site map of the campus at the parking. 12. Signage of the parking at the entrance gate not present.


ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE

1. The main entrance is accessible to all users as ramp is provided. 2. The entrance is not clearly identifiable. 3. The entrance can be operated independently. 4. The entrance does not have a landing minimum of 1500 x 1500 mm. 5. The entrance area to the building is covered except at ramp 6. The landing surface is non slippery. 7. The gate at building entrance is opening on the landing. 8. There is a rainwater down-take pipe at the entrance which leads to water discharge right at the entrance ramp. 8. There is a clear door width of 1500 mm. 9. The height of the door handle is at 900 mm. 10. There are no protruding objects at the entrance below clear headroom of 2200 mm.

OBSERVATIONS

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ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE

11. There are obstacles on the floor such as potted plants, furniture etc. 12. There are free standing columns cladded in such a way that they create sharp corners. 13. The entrance is not illuminated after sunset if the building is in use at that time. 14. It does not have a tactile guiding path including directional, hazard warning and positional tiles directing from the entrance till inside

the building. 15. The entrance does not have an audio signal. 16. There is no accessible directional signage to identify the accessible entrance. 17. Few signage painted on wall are provided in local language only. 18. No other signage provided.

RECEPTION AND LOBBY

1. There is no reception counter provided. 2. The corridor serves as the entrance lobby. 3. The entrance lobby has barriers like furniture, potted plants, dustbins etc at the building entrance gate.

OBSERVATIONS

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STEPS/STAIRS

1. There are 2 steps at the entrance. 2. There is a staircase block leading to terrace. 3. Steps are uniform in height and width, but have broken edges and without any railings. 4. Staircase leading to terrace has railing on one side. They are uniform in height and width. 5. The floor surface of the steps/stairs is non-slippery and non-glary. 6. There is no color contrasting strip or grooves at the edge of the steps/stairs 7. The landing provided is less than 1500mm x 1500mm and non slippery 8. The gate of building entrance is opening on the landing. 9. The steps/stairs are not covered. 10. There are no tactile warning tiles provided at the beginning and end of flight. 11. There are no free potted plants on the steps. 12. The steps are continuous without any abrupt breaks and gaps. 13. No signage present.

B. INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 8. RAMPS AND 9.HANDRAILS

Water discharge on the ramp. Circular handrail provided on one side only

Low maintenance of ramp

HANDRAILS

1. Handrails are provided only on one side of the ramp 2. Handrails are not provided on any side of steps 3. Handrails at ramp are provided at the height between 600mm-700mm 4. Handrails contrast in color from the background wall and the floor 5. Handrails are securely attached 6. Handrails are circular and non-slippery 7. Handrails have an uninterrupted and easy grip 8. Handrails are maintained and kept free from dust 9. There are no tactile strips/Braille plate identifications on the handrails for emergency stairs and floor levels

OBSERVATIONS

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RAMP

1. There is ramp provided at the building entrance 2. There is a ramp provided at rear side. It is in damaged condition. 3. There is no ramp provided to access the terrace floor 4. The location of the ramp is clearly identifiable 5. The ramp gradient is steeper than 1:12 6. Ramp width is 1800mm 7. The ramp is not sheltered 8. Handrail is provided only on one side of the ramp and are not continuous on the landing 9. Handrails are provided at the height between 600mm-700mm 10. The surface of the ramp is non-slippery 11. There is no edge protection on both sides of the ramp 12. There is landing of 1800 mm x 1000 mm 13. The landing surface is non-slippery 14. The ramps does not have tactile warning tiles at the beginning and end of each ramp run 15. The ramp is not well illuminated 16. There is a rainwater down-take pipe at the entrance which leads to water discharge right at the entrance ramp.

B. INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 12. CORRIDORS

Corridor with potted plants and dustbins, maps painted on wall

Secured with metal grills Level difference at collapsible gate

Dark corridor

Minor level difference in corridor

CORRIDORS

1. The corridor is minimally 1500mm wide 2. The corridor width allows maneuvering through doors located along its length 3. There are level differences in the corridors 4. There are no tactile warning blocks at all level differences 5. There are no protruding objects such as display boards, notice boards, control panels, switch boards in the pathway below a clear

headroom of 2200 mm 6. The floor finish is non-slip, non-reflective and without any heavy patterns 7. The doors and windows are not opening in the corridor 8. Few corridor are not well illuminated 9. There is a security metal grill provided on one side of corridor 10. There are no handrails provided on both sides of the corridor 11. There is color contrast between the floor, walls, doors and the ceiling 12. The clear circulation space in corridors are not maintained and not kept free of unwanted barriers such as furniture, potted plants,

floor mats ,drinking water fountain, seating, etc 13. There are maps, information boards painted on walls of corridor 14. There is no tactile floor guidance in the corridor for independent mobility for persons with blindness and low vision specifically

routes guiding from corridors to the various of rooms, emergency exit 15. There is no accessible directional signage directing to various building facilities like toilets, drinking water fountain, emergency exits

etc in the corridors

OBSERVATIONS

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B. INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 13. DOORS AND DOORWAYS

Grill door provided in corridor

Timber paneled door at toilet

Metal door with D-shape handle and aldrop No color contrast

Collapsible door provided

B. INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 14. TOILET FACILITIES

Narrow toilet passage Level difference at Door. Only Indian WC provided Basin at accessible height. Exposed pipelines Urinals stilted on platform Drinking water facility outside toilet not in use

OBSERVATIONS

DOORS AND DOORWAYS

1. Metal doors are provided in the building except in toilet. The clear width of the door is minimally 900 mm. 2. There are timber paneled doors provided in toilet. The clear width is 750mm-900mm 3. It does not take too much energy to open the door. 4. The doors have a D shaped handle installed at a height of 1000 mm. 5. The color of the door contrasts with the background wall. The color of door hardware does not contrast from the door. 6. There are no thresholds present on the door. 7. There are no floor mats, door closures or door stoppers provided to the doors. 8. There is adequate space available to open the door even by a wheelchair user. 9. Vision panel and Kick plates have not been provided on the doors. 10. Signage is provided on some of the doors in local language only.

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TOILET FACILITIES

1. There are no separate unisex accessible toilets for Persons with Disabilities. 2. There are no accessible toilet cubicles in existing toilets also. 3. The toilets are not easily identifiable. 4. The toilet blocks are naturally and artificially well illuminated and ventilated. 5. It is not kept clean and not well-maintained 6. The passage outside and inside the toilet block is less than 1200mm wide 7. The floor tiles are skid proof and well drained 8. There are no broken tiles/damaged flooring in the toilet blocks. 9. All plumbing and drainage lines are exposed. 10. There are level differences at urinals and toilet entrance door. 11. Toilet door has inward opening. It can be locked from inside but not releasable from outside under emergency situations 12. There are thresholds at the WC opening 13. There is only Indian WC pan provided in the toilet block. There are no western WC provided. 14. There is no color contrast between the floor, wall and sanitary fittings 15. There is hand wash basin provided at accessible height in the toilet block. 16. Taps are of knob type 17. No mirror, no grab bars , no alarm system provided. 18. No signage provided.

B. INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 16. DRINKING WATER FACILITY

Drinking water facility is provided Collapsible gate at drinking water facility. Level differences at the gate. Drinking water fountain with lever type taps Area is wet. Slippery tiles provided. Water tanks provided. Taps at inaccessible height. No glasses provided.

B. INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 17. CONTROLS AND OPERATING MECHANISMS

Switch boards at inaccessible height. No color contrast between wall and switch board. Exposed wiring Speaker / mike system in classrooms

DRINKING WATER FACILITY

1. Sufficient number of drinking water fountains not available. 2. The drinking water facility provided inside the building at two locations. 3. There is a water tank provided. Taps are at inaccessible height. 4. There is a collapsible gate at drinking water facility. 5. There is a level difference at the gate. 6. The drinking water facility is not easily accessed by persons with disabilities as there is level difference present. 7. Area is wet and has slippery floor tiles. 8. There are lever type taps provided only at drinking water fountain. All other taps are of knob type. 9. There is insufficient maneuvering space in front of drinking water facility. 10. There are no glasses available to drink water. 11. There are no directional signage to identify the drinking water fountain.

CONTROLS AND OPERATING MECHANISM

1. The operable part of controls such as electrical switches, wall sockets are located adjacent to the clear floor space with dimensions of at least 900 mm x 1200mm at some places only. Furniture seen in front at many places.

2. They are not located at the height of between 400mm and 1200mm, measured from the floor, with the exception of vending machines where the upper limit is relaxable to 1300 mm.

3. The control panels /switch boards are not flushed to the wall and the electrical wiring is not concealed. 4. Electrical sockets are not placed at a height lower than 400mm from the floor. 5. Controls are placed at not less than 400mm from room corners . 6. No control or switch has a touch panel to operate. 7. There is little pressure required to operate the switches or controls. 8. Controls is not color-contrasted, with the surrounding face plate panel and the face plate contrasting with the background wall on

which they are mounted. 9. Information on controls and switches is not in relief.

OBSERVATIONS

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B. INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 18. SIGNAGES

Signage only in local language Maps, information boards painted on wall No multi-lingual or tactile signage

B. INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 20. CLASSROOMS

No desks/benches provided for children Table and chair provided for teachers Blackboards at the height of 900 mm Non-slippery flooring. Adequately illuminated Speakers provided for announcements/prayers

OBSERVATIONS

EMERGENCY EVACUATION

1. There is no emergency evacuation provision in the building 2. The emergency evacuation provision does not take into account people with disabilities 3. There are no emergency exits identified in the building 4. There are no fire extinguishers provided

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CLASSROOMS

1. Typical classroom has no desks/benches provided. Children sit on the floor. 2. Only black slate boards provided, starting at a height of 900 mm. 3. No level difference/dias in the classroom. 4. There is a table and chair provided for teacher 5. Alternative means of teaching through audio-visual aids not observed in classroom. 6. There is a speaker / mike system provided for announcements and prayers 7. Good illumination levels 8. Non-Slippery and non-reflective floor

SIGNAGE

1. There is no prominent visible signage using the international symbol of accessibility, identifying/advertising/signifying accessible entrance and exit, reserved car parking, presence of toilets for persons with disabilities, drinking water fountain, stairs, lifts and availability of special services

2. There are no directional signs in the reception/lobby/corridors/stairs indicating the location of accessible facilities like drinking water fountain, toilets and emergency exits

3. Maps, information panels and wall-mounted signs are painted at a height between 900mm and 1800mm 4. There are few signage provided only in local language 5. There are no signage protruding outside the wall below clear headroom of 2200 mm 6. There are no Audio Braille and Tactile signage provided

C. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION The website providing information about the building/service complies with web accessibility standards. NO

There is information detailing the accessible facilities in the building with photographs NO

All publications/brochures are available is also available in alternate accessible formats such as: -Braille -Large Print -Audio -Pictorial (wherever possible) -Easy-to-read -Plain language -Available in Hindi& English -Accessible Electronic formats that can be shared over email or mobile platforms.

NO NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

Printed service related documents such as forms, menu cards, etc. are in accessible formats NO

Forms can be filled electronically through an accessible software. NO

Additional support is available to fill written forms if required. YES

Staff members are trained in Indian Sign Language interpretation. If not, then Sign language interpreters are available on call.

NO

Assistive technology such as Loop hearing systems, Audio orientation tools, interpretative video’s or audio tours in with captioning or sign language, wheelchairs etc. are available

NO

There is adequate lighting and no glare for persons with low vision NO

Adequate support is available for persons from different cultures, learning disabilities, those not formally educated, in all the above provisions

NO

D. EVALUATION OF SERVICE

Disability sensitization sessions are part of the staff induction program NO

Staff are trained to assist persons with disabilities, including persons with learning disabilities NO

Staff are trained in basic Indian sign language NO

Staff are aware of the accessible facilities that are available and know how to operate them NO

All accessibility equipment is checked regularly and maintained well. NO

There is a procedure for a client with disabilities to lodge a complaint or make suggestions NO

Guide dogs are allowed in the premises NA

Trained live assistance is available in premises for all disability constituencies where it may be required NO

There is a plan to improve accessibility over a set timeframe NO

There is an equal opportunities policy within the organisation to promote the employment of staff with disabilities

NO

Policy also includes commitment to reasonable adjustment of work place environment to accommodate new staff and clients with disabilities

NO

Organisation has a disability focal person in charge who manages the concerns of employees and clients with disabilities

NO

HIGHEST PRIORITY



1. An accessible route should connect the approach road to the footpath and entrance gate. 2. There should be a beeper at entrance gate. 3. There should be footpath on both sides of the entrance gate. 4. The width of the footpath should be 1800mm. 5. The footpath should have firm, leveled and non-slippery flooring. 6. The footpath should be free of any barriers/obstacles like trees, protruding drainage chamber, light poles, electrical junction box,

vehicles, stalls, etc. 7. There should be sufficient signage on the footpath to guide towards the building. 8. There should be sufficient lighting on the footpath to illuminate the path after sunset. 9. It should have a tactile guiding path including directional, hazard warning and positional tiles directing till the entrance gate. 10. The name/signage of the building at the entrance gate should be present and it should be multi lingual and tactile. 11. There should be directional signs indicating location of accessible facilities at the entrance gate. 12. There should be no parking right at the entrance gate. 13. There should be multi lingual, tactile pictographic site map of the campus at the entrance gate. 14. The maps, information panels and wall mounted signs at the height between 900mm and 1800mm. 15. There should be a security cabin/covered shelter for watchman. 16. The security cabin should be step free and accessible to PwD. 17. The counter height at the security cabin should be not more than 800mm. 18. There should be multilingual and tactile signage provided at security cabin. 19. All signage should be uniform, clear and easy to read.

E. RECOMMENDATIONS

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HIGHEST PRIORITY

EXTERNAL PATHWAYS

1. There should be a pedestrian pathway of minimum 1200 mm wide from entrance gate to building entrance on atleast one side of the vehicular road.

2. The pedestrian pathway should connect the entrance gate, parking, alighting point all other external facilities with the accessible entrance.

3. The pedestrian pathway should be non-slippery, hard and should have leveled surface suitable for walking and wheeling. 4. The pathway 5. Kerbs should be provided to separate pathways from unused open spaces/ landscape spaces. 6. The pathway should be free of any barriers/obstacles like trees, light poles, electrical junction box, vehicles,etc . 7. There should be a tactile guiding path including directional, hazard warning and positional tiles provided for independent

navigation across all the chief functions at the building. 8. There should be tactile warning blocks/ kerbs around trees/ poles/covered gratings. 9. The pathway should be shaded by planting trees along it’s length. 10. A kerb ramp should be provided where there should be level changes between the traffic lane and the accessible path. 11. There should be accessible resting spaces and wheelchair parking spaces outside the minimum required width of pathway 12. The seat height for resting benches should be between 450 mm-500 mm, should have a backrest and hand rests at 700 mm height. 13. There should be no parking on the pathways. 14. There should be adequate artificial light on the path after sunset. 15. The accessible directional signage should be directing to the accessible entrance. 16. The signage along the pathway should be multi lingual and tactile.

E. RECOMMENDATIONS

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HIGHEST PRIORITY

PARKING

1. There should be a demarcated parking lot for visitors and staff. 2. There should be at-least 1 accessible parking bays reserved for persons with disabilities (see following page) 3. The size of the bay should be 3600mm x 5000mm. 4. The accessible parking bays should be monitored to ensure rightful use of the space. 5. The parking bay should have firm and leveled surface. 6. Parking should be located within 30m from the accessible entrance. 7. There should be a drop off point next to the accessible parking . 8. The drop off point should be leveled, covered and out of the traffic lane. 9. The drop off point should be signposted. 10. There should be a firm, covered, leveled, step free pathway minimally 1200mm wide connecting the parking bay with the building

entrance. 11. Kerbs should be there to separate parking from unused open spaces/ landscape spaces. 12. There should be a tactile floor guidance including directional, hazard warning and positional tiles in the parking area for

independent mobility for persons with blindness and low vision specifically routes guiding from parking area to entry points of buildings, emergency exits.

13. It should not be required for the disabled person to cross the traffic lane 14. There should be adequate artificial light on the path after sunset 15. There should be a multi lingual, tactile pictographic site map of the campus at the parking 16. The accessible parking spaces should be marked by international symbol of accessibility 17. Signage of the parking at the parking should be multi lingual and tactile 18. All signage should be uniform, clear and easy to read

E. RECOMMENDATIONS

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PROPOSED LOCATION FOR ACCESSIBLE PARKING AND ALIGHTING AREA

HIGHEST PRIORITY

E. RECOMMENDATIONS

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HIGHEST PRIORITY


ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE

1. The entrance ramp should be covered.(see following page) 2. Gate at building entrance should not open on the landing 3. The fabricated gate at the entrance should be modified such that the shutters of gate should fold on each other by using

parliamentary hinge 4. The rainwater down-take pipe at the entrance should be shifted to avoid water discharge right at the entrance ramp. 5. The entrance should be illuminated after sunset if the building is in use at that time. 6. There should be no obstacles on the floor such as furniture, potted plants etc. 7. It should have a tactile guiding path including directional, hazard warning and positional tiles directing from the entrance till inside 8. There should be a accessible identification signage to identify the accessible entrance. 9. Signage at the entrance should be multi lingual and tactile. 10. All signage should be uniform, clear and easy to read.

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RECEPTION AND LOBBY

1. A reception area and waiting lobby should be provided by reconfiguring the present layout, if possible. 2. The reception counter should be identifiable from the entrance. 3. There should be tactile floor guidance in the reception area for independent mobility for persons with blindness and low vision

specifically routes guiding from reception to the various points of buildings, emergency exit. 4. The counter top should be adequately illuminated. 5. A part of the counter should be between 760 mm to 800mm from the floor with a 400mm to 600mm clear recess below. 6. There should be a 900mm wide and 1200mm deep clear space in front of the reception counter. 7. There should be a tactile pictographic map of the building near the counter. 8. There should be accessible directional signage directing to various building facilities at the reception. 9. Signage at the reception should be multi lingual and tactile. 10. All signage should be uniform, clear and easy to read. 11. The lobby should be free of barriers like furniture, water tanks, dustbins etc. 12. The lobby should have adequate seating for waiting, based on the function of and human traffic in the building. 13. There should be a wheelchair parking space provided near the seating at the waiting area.

HIGHEST PRIORITY

PROPOSED MODIFICATION FOR ENTRANCE RAMP AND STEPS

E. RECOMMENDATIONS

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Proposed shelter for ramp and step

HIGHEST PRIORITY

STEPS /STAIRS

1. There should be a color contrasting strip at the edge of the steps/stairs 2. The steps should be covered (see previous page) 3. The steps/stairs should have handrails at two levels on both sides that should be continuous on the landing 4. The handrails should project beyond the end of the flight and curve back in accordance with section on handrails 5. The broken steps should be replaced. 6. There should be tactile warning tiles provided at the beginning and end of each flight 7. There should be accessible directional signage directing to various building facilities like toilets, drinking water fountain,

emergency exits etc at the steps/stairs 8. Signage should be multi lingual and tactile 9. All signage should be simple, clear and easy to read

E. RECOMMENDATIONS

RAMP

1. The ramp at entrance should be sheltered (see previous page) 2. Handrails have been provided on both sides of the ramp at two levels and should be continuous on the landing 3. Handrails should be provided at the height between 600mm -750mm 4. There should be a landing of at least 1500 mm x 1500 mm 5. The landing surface should be non-slippery 6. The ramps should have tactile warning tiles at the beginning and end of each ramp run 7. There should be accessible directional signage directing to various building facilities like toilets, drinking water fountain, emergency

exits etc at ramp 8. Signage at the ramp should be multi lingual and tactile 9. All signage should be simple, clear and easy to read

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HIGHEST PRIORITY

HANDRAILS

1. Handrails should have been provided on both sides of the stairs and ramp. 2. Handrails should have been provided at the height of 600 mm and 750 mm (See following page) 3. The handrails extend horizontally 300mm at the top and bottom of every staircase or ramp. 4. Handrails contrast in color from the background wall and the floor. 5. Handrails should be securely attached and should have an uninterrupted and easy grip. 6. Handrails should be circular and non-slippery. 7. There should be atleast 50mm hand clearance between the wall and the handrail.

E. RECOMMENDATIONS

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CORRIDORS

1. There should be tactile warning blocks at all level differences. 2. All level differences should be bridged by ramp / slope 3. The clear circulation space in corridors should be maintained and kept free of unwanted barriers such as furniture, water tank,

dust bins, seating, etc. 4. The corridors should be well maintained. 5. There should be tactile floor guidance in the corridor for independent mobility for persons with blindness and low vision

specifically routes guiding from corridors to the various of rooms, emergency exit . 6. There should be accessible directional signage directing to various building facilities like toilets, drinking water etc in the corridor. 7. Signage at the corridor should be multi lingual and tactile. 8. All signage should be uniform, clear and easy to read.

DOORS AND DOORWAYS

1. Door handles should be placed at height of 700mm 2. Door stoppers should be provided to all the doors. 3. There should be a color contrast between door hardware and door 4. There should be vision panel from 700 mm to 1500 mm in the existing doors specially for classrooms 5. Signage should be provided on all the doors. 6. Signage should be multi lingual and tactile. 7. All signage should be uniform, clear and easy to read.

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HIGHEST PRIORITY

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TOILET FACILITIES

1. Accessible toilets of dimensions 2000mm x 2200mm should be provided in each existing ladies and gents block by reconfiguring them.

2. The toilets should be easily identifiable by providing directional signs and signage. 3. It should be kept clean and well-maintained. 4. All plumbing and drainage lines should be concealed and not exposed. 5. There should be at least one western commode in each of the toilet blocks. 6. There should be no level differences at urinals in toilet blocks. 7. Urinals should be mounted at a height of 500mm -600mm for children 8. The accessible wash basin should be installed at a distance of at least 400mm from the side wall. 9. There should be a mirror and lower edge of the mirror should be positioned at a height not exceeding 800 mm. 10. The wash basin should have lever type taps. 11. Basin taps should be placed at the centre of the basin. 12. Doors should be lockable from inside and releasable from outside under emergency situations. In the accessible toilet - 16. Water closet (WC) should be mounted at a height between 450mm – 480mm. 17. There should be 800mm of clear transfer space next to the WC. 18. The WC should be installed in a corner with centerline of the WC at a distance of 450mm to 500mm from the adjacent wall. 19. Water jets should be on the right or left side of the WC. 20. Flushing arrangements, dispensers and toilet paper should be mounted between 300mm and 800mm. 21. Flushing equipments should be easy to operate and level type. 22. Grab bars must be provided in the accessible toilet. 23. The grab bars should have a diameter of 38 mm 24. Wall mounted grab bars should have knuckle space of 50 mm 25. A horizontal grab bar should be installed on the adjacent wall, at a height of 200mm from the WC seat.

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HIGHEST PRIORITY

TOILET FACILITIES

26. The grab bars should be installed near WC at a height between 700 – 800 mm. 27. Grab bars should be non slippery. 28. There should be an alarm system within easy reach to alert persons outside, in case of emergency . 29. There should be signage using the international symbol of accessibility to identify the accessible toilets. 30. All signage should be uniform, clear and easy to read. 31. Signage should be multi lingual and tactile.


1. There should be sufficient number of new drinking water fountains available with height suitable for children, by replacing the current facility.

2. The drinking water facility should be easily accessed by persons with disabilities too 3. The level difference at the collapsible gate near drinking water facility should be sloped 4. There should be sufficient maneuvering space in front of drinking water fountain. 5. The area should be kept dry and clean. 6. The Water tap should be accessible (800 mm height). The tap should be of lever type. 7. There should be glasses available to drink water .Glasses should be kept at accessible height not higher than 900mm. 8. There should be directional signage to identify the drinking water fountain. 9. Signage should be multi lingual and tactile. 10. All signage should be uniform, clear and easy to read.

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1. The operable part of controls such as vending machines, electrical switches, wall sockets should be located adjacent to the clear floor space with dimensions of at least 900 mm x 1200mm at all places

2. They should be located at the height of between 400mm and 1200mm 3. The control panels /switch boards should be flushed to the wall and the electrical wiring should be concealed

HIGHEST PRIORITY

SIGNAGE

1. There should be prominent visible signage using the international symbol of accessibility, identifying/advertising/signifying accessible entrance and exit, reserved car parking, presence of toilets for persons with disabilities, drinking water fountain, and availability of special services.

2. There should be directional signs in the reception/lobby/corridors indicating the location of accessible facilities like drinking water fountain, toilets and emergency exits.

3. Signs should be clear, uniform and easy to read. 4. The color of signs should be clearly distinguishable. 5. There should be no signage protruding outside the wall below clear headroom of 2200 mm. 6. All signage should be multi lingual and provided in English, Hindi and local language. 7. All visual signage should be in the facility provided with Braille and Tactile supplements. 8. All Braille and tactile signage placed between the height of 700 mm and 1200mm, with ideal location at 900 mm above the

finished floor level.

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EMERGENCY EVACUATION

1. There should be an emergency evacuation provision in the building. 2. The emergency evacuation provision should take into account people with disabilities. 3. There should be a step free or ramped accessible evacuation route identified leading to the exit or the ramp. 4. The emergency exits should be clearly marked with directional arrow signs. 5. Fire extinguishers should be provided . 6. The fire extinguishers should be provided at the height between 1000mm and 1500mm 7. The alerting system should be both visual and audible. 8. The alerting buttons should be between 600 mm and 1200mm from the floor and should have a high contrast with the background

wall. 9. All emergency and directional signage should be accessible. 10. The Staff should have been trained to assist persons with disabilities in evacuation. 11. There should be evacuation chairs available.

HIGHEST PRIORITY

CLASSROOMS

1. Classrooms should be provided with modular working tables with storage spaces and adjustable chairs ,if possible to offer more flexibility.

2. White board also to be provided, adjacent to the green slate board at a height of 700 mm.(see following page) 3. Extra furniture blocking doors and switchboards to be removed. 4. Alternative means of teaching through audio-visual aids to be provided by making provision of computer and projector in each

classroom , if possible. 5. Speaker / mike system to be provided in every classroom 6. Additional notice / pinup boards to be provided on walls for displaying information in alternative formats like Braille / tactile /large

print etc. at a height of 900mm from floor. 7. Arrange for a suitable writer for children with writing difficulties 8. Visual, tactile and pictorial learning aids should be available and accessible 9. Seating of the child should be such that s/he gets a clear view of teacher’s face (for lip reading) as well as the black board 10. There should be availability and use of embossed and tactile TLM (maps, globes, charts, models, diagrams, etc) 11. Training in daily living skills, orientation & mobility (like- human guide technique) should be provided to children with seeing

difficulties, as per the needs

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HIGHEST PRIORITY

PROPOSED HEIGHT OF GREEN BOARD

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700 mm

MODERATE PRIORITY

EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT


1. The footpath should the entrance gate to the nearest bus stop 2. There should be a zebra crossing at the gate connecting footpaths on both sides of the road

E. RECOMMENDATIONS

EXTERNAL PATHWAYS

1. The proposed pedestrian pathway should be not more than 150mm high 2. The pathway should have well defined edges by use of different colors and textures

PARKING

1. The parking should have a shelter


ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE

1. The entrance should have an audio signal 2. The entrance area to the building should be covered

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HANDRAILS

1. There should be tactile strips/Braille plate identifications on the handrails

CORRIDORS

1. There should be handrails provided on both sides of the corridor

MODERATE PRIORITY

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DOORS AND DOORWAYS

1. Lever type handle should be used with a horizontal bar 800 mm from the floor and a vertical bar in the opening side with its lower edge at 800 mm from the floor

2. The color of the doorframe should contrast in color with the door and the background wall 3. Kick plates should have been provided on the doors

TOILET FACILITIES

1. There should be a color contrast between the floor, wall and sanitary fittings 2. Soap dispensers should be provided either at the immediate right or left side of the basin 3. Lever type flush control should be installed at a height of 1100mm from the floor surface, or on the transfer side of the WC 4. All toilet accessories, soap dispensers, coat hooks should be at accessible reach

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1. Controls should be color-contrasted, with the surrounding face plate panel and the face plate contrasting with the background wall on which they should be mounted

2. Information on controls and switches should be in relief


1. Drinking water facility should be provided adjoining the play ground with taps at different heights.( see following page)

LOWEST PRIORITY



1. There should be resting seats/areas provided along the footpath 2. There should be a rickshaw stand near the entrance gate

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MODERATE PRIORITY

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

1. The website should provide information about the building/service and should comply with web accessibility standards 2. There should be the information detailing all the accessible facilities in the building with photographs 3. All publications/brochures should be available in alternate accessible formats such as: 4. Braille, large Print, audio, pictorial (wherever possible), easy-to-read, plain language, available in Hindi& English, accessible

electronic formats that can be shared over email or mobile platforms. 5. Printed service related documents such as forms, menu cards, etc. should be in accessible formats. 6. There should be an option of filling forms electronically through an accessible software. 7. Staff members should be trained in Indian Sign Language interpretation. If not, then Sign language interpreters should be available

on call. 8. Assistive technology such as Loop hearing systems, Audio orientation tools, interpretative video’s or audio tours in with captioning

or sign language, wheelchairs etc. should be available 9. Adequate support should be available for persons from different cultures, learning disabilities, those not formally educated, in all the

above provisions

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EVALUATION OF SERVICE

1. Disability sensitization sessions should be part of the staff induction program. 2. Staff should be trained to assist persons with disabilities, including persons with learning disabilities 3. Staff should be trained in basic Indian sign language 4. Staff should be aware of the accessible facilities that are available and know how to operate them 5. All accessibility equipment should be checked regularly and maintained well. 6. There should be a procedure for a client with disabilities to lodge a complaint or make suggestions 7. Guide dogs should be allowed in the premises 8. There should be a plan to improve accessibility over a set timeframe 9. Trained live assistance should be available in premises for all disability constituencies where it may be required 10. There should be an equal opportunities policy within the organization to promote the employment of staff with disabilities 11. Policy should include commitment to reasonable adjustment of work place environment to accommodate new staff and clients

with disabilities 12. Organization should have disability focal person in charge who manages the concerns of employees and clients with disabilities

F. STANDARDS AND ILLUSTRATIONS Figure 1: External Pathways

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Figure 4: Gratings

Figure 4.1: Details for grating

Figure 4.3: Installation guide

Figure 2: Kerb And Kerb Ramp

Figure 4.2: Preferred design of gratings

Figure 3: Bollards

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F. STANDARDS AND ILLUSTRATIONS Figure 5: Accessible Parking Bays

Figure 6: Drop Off Point Figure 7: Protruding Elements

1500 MM WIDE

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F. STANDARDS AND ILLUSTRATIONS Figure 8: Reception Counter

Figure 9: Maneuvering Space For Wheelchair

Figure 10: Wheelchair Parking Space

Figure 11: Corridors 49


A textural marking strip should be placed at the top and bottom of the stairs and at intermediate landings to alert PwVI

Guardrail under staircase

Figure 12: Steps/Stairs

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Figure 12: Steps/Stairs Dimensions are in Meters

Nosing detail

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Figure 14: Landing Figure 15: Edge Protection

Figure 13: Ramps Dimensions are in Meters

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F. STANDARDS AND ILLUSTRATIONS Figure 16: Doors

Figure 17: Knob Type

Figure 18: Lever Type

Figure 20: Glazed Doors With Color Band

Figure 21: Kick Plate

Figure 19: Flushed Door Mat Detail

Figure 22: Vision Panel 53

Figure 23: Handrails

Grab bar details

Handrails for steps

Figure 24: Handrail With Braille Information


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Unisex public toilet

Minimum plan dimensions as per turning radius of wheelchair

Figure 25: Accessible Toilets


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Figure 26: Accessible Washbasin

Placement of signage for public toilet doors


Figure 27: Knee Clearance Space

Figure 28: Hand Clearance

Figure 29 : Lever Type Taps

Figure 30 : Mirror

Figure 31 : Alarm System 56

F. STANDARDS AND ILLUSTRATIONS Figure 32: Control And Switches

Figure 33: Elevator Figure 34: Lift Handrails

Figure 35: Elevator Control Panel

Figure 36: Braille/ Raised Numbers

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Switch board in Contrast with the background

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Figure 37 : Drinking Water Fountain


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Figure 38: Induction Loop

Figure 39: Signage

Figure 40: Internal Symbol Of Accessibility

Figure 41:Directional signage Figure 42: Tactile Signs

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Preferred coloured contrast

Tactile and audio map

Destination signage


Figure 43: Pictographic Site Map

Preferred Location Of Signage

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Tactile around manhole

Figure 44 : Tactile floor guidance


Figure 45: Warning Blocks

Figure 46 : Tactile Guiding Path

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G. REFERENCES

1. Harmonized Guidelines and Space Standards for Barrier Free Built Environment for Persons with Disabilities and Elderly Persons, Government of India, Ministry of Urban Development.

2. A Design Manual for a Barrier Free Environment, P.H.O.S. 3. Guidelines and Space Standards for Barrier Free Built Environment for Disabled and Elderly

Persons, CPWD. 4. Design Manual for a Barrier-free built Environment, UNNATI. 5. Handbook on Barrier free and Accessibility, CPWD.

EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 1. ACCESS ROUTE TO BUILDING ENTRANCE AND 2. EXTERNAL PATHWAYS

An accessible route connects the entrance gate, parking, alighting point all other external facilities with the accessible entrance The accessible path is: -Minimally 1200mm wide . -The surface of the pathway must be firm non-slip and preferably covered -There should not be a gradient of more than 1:12 or a cross slope of 1:50 in the pathway -Is free of any barriers or obstacles. Grating if any is perpendicular to the direction of the path -Has a kerb ramp in case there are and level changes between the traffic lane and the accessible path. -Has tactile guiding path including directional, hazard warning and positional tiles provided for independent navigation across all the chief functions at the building -Has resting spaces and wheelchair parking spaces outside the line of traffic in cases where the walking distance is more than 30m -Has accessible directional signage directing to the accessible entrance -Is there adequate artificial light on the path after sunset?

NO YES NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

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EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 3. PARKING

Is there a parking lot available for visitors and staff? -Are there accessible parking bays reserved for persons with disabilities? If yes, -How many bays are reserved? -Is the size of the bay 3600 x 5000mm? -Are they located within 30m from the accessible entrance? -Does it have signage as per requirement? -Does the parking have a shelter? -Is there a firm, covered, leveled pathway minimally 1200mm wide connecting the parking bay with the building entrance? -Is the accessible parking bays monitored to ensure rightful use of the space? -Is there tactile floor guidance in the parking area for independent mobility for persons with blindness and low vision. Specifically routes guiding from parking area to entry points of buildings, emergency exits.

YES NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

Is there an alighting point for persons with disabilities next to the entrance? If yes -Is the space leveled, covered and out of the traffic lane? -Is it signposted? -Have a step free route leading to entrance? -Does not require the disabled person to cross the traffic lane? -Does it have a tactile guiding path including directional, hazard warning and positional tiles directing till the entrance?

NO NO NO NO NO NO

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INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 5. ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE

-The main entrance is accessible to all users, if not there is an alternate accessible entrance to the front of the building and into the entrance lobby -The accessible entrance has a landing 1500 x 1500 mm -The entrance door is usable by disabled persons -There is a difference in floor finish that is identifiable by blind users at the door entrance -There is accessible identification signage to identify the accessible entrance -The entrance is illuminated after sunset if the building is in use at that time. -The entrance has an audio signal

YES NO YES NO NO NO NO

-Is the reception counter identifiable from the entrance? -Is there 900mm wide and 1200mm deep clear space in front of the reception counter? -Is a part of the counter between 760 mm to 800mm from the floor with a 400mm to 600mm clear recess under the counter? -Does the counter contrast in colour with the background wall and the floor? -Is the counter top adequately illuminated? -Is the counter to surface non-reflective? -Is there accessible identification signage for the reception? -Is there accessible directional signage directing to various building facilities at the reception? -In case of glass empaneled receptions there is a microphone that is used by the receptionist -Is there an induction loop available at the reception counter? -Is there live assistance available at the counter to guide persons to their destination? -The lobby is at one level with adequate maneuvering space for wheelchair users.

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NA NO NO YES

INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 6. RECEPTION AND LOBBY

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INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 6. RECEPTION AND LOBBY

-Is printed information available in accessible alternate formats? -Can any of the staff members’ communicate in sign language? -Does staff policy require the staff to assist people with disabilities in filling forms if required? - The lobby has adequate seating for waiting, based on the function of and human traffic in the building

NO NO NO NO

-Are the step risers 150 mm high and tread 300mm wide? -Is there a colour contrasting strip at the edge of the steps? -Do the stairs have handrails at two levels on both sides that are continuous on the landing? -Do the handrails project beyond the end of the flight and curve back in accordance with section on handrails. -Is there tactile warning tiles provided at the beginning and end of each flight? -Is there adequate illumination on the stairs? -Is the floor surface of the steps non-slippery and non-glary? -Is the under-stair area cordoned off to avoid accidents? -Are steps uniform in width and height? -The staircase is not circular and not sharp? -Are the stairs continuous without any abrupt breaks and gaps?

YES NO NO NO NO YES YES YES YES YES

INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 6. STEPS / STAIRS

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INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 8. RAMPS

-Is a ramp is provided as an alternate route to the stairs? -Is the ramp gradient not steeper than 1:12. In case of higher height difference the gradient may be gentler -Ramp width is not less than 1500mm -Handrails have been provided on both sides of the ramp and are continuous on the landing -Landings have been provided at specified internals and at the beginning and end of the ramp. -Tactile warning blocks have been installed 300mm from the top, bottom and landings of each ramp run in external environments. -The ramp is well illuminated -The floor surface is non-slippery and non-glary -Do the ramps have tactile warning tiles at the beginning and end of each ramp run

YES YES YES NO NO NO YES YES NO

INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 9. HANDRAILS

-Handrails have been provided on both sides of the stairs and ramp? -Handrails have been provided at the height of 900 mm and 760 mm. -Handrails contrast in colour from the background wall and the floor? -Handrails are circular and non-slippery. -Have an uninterrupted grip? -The end of the handrail is either grouted or turned downwards. -There is adequate hand clearance between the wall and the handrail? -Handrails are maintained and kept free from dust, especially if they are provided externally? -Accessible Signage for directional arrow and floor number provided on all floors at designated location

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

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INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 10. ELEVATOR / LIFT

There exists an elevator that connects all floors of the building? -If yes, it has – -Step free access from the entrance to the lift? -The elevator car has a internal space of 1500mm x 1500 mm wide? -The elevator door width is 1000mm wide? -There is a visual and an audio floor announcement system in the lift. -The elevator controls in the lift (including alarms /speakers/phones)are between 800mm to 1200mm. They have a good contrast and the buttons are self-illuminating, in raised numbers and Braille? -The elevator call buttons and floor numbers outside the lift on each floor are in Braille and Raised Lettering. -There is no use of only touch panels for lift controls in the lift as also at the floor level -Door opening/closing time is at least 30 seconds -The floor finish of the car is non-slippery. The walls of the car are non-reflective? -There are handrails on both the sidewalls and the rear wall of the lift car? -A rear mirror is present in the car? -There is no level difference between the landing and the lift? -Horizontal gap if any between the lift and the landing, is no more than 12 mm? -There is a landing 1500 mm x 1500mm in front of the lift? -There is signage directing to the accessible lift? -The control panel has buttons and not a touch panel -There is floor number and floor directory signage on the lift lobby which is visible from all lift cars? -The Emergency information given inside the lift car is mounted at eye level and is in accessible format (Braille / font size). -The lift has a live attendant when required and at all times for public buildings with a heavy footfall

NO NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

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INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 11. ESCALATORS

Tactile warning strips are provided at the top and bottom end of the escalator and passenger conveyers NA

The speed of the escalator or the passenger conveyer is slow NA

Angle of inclination of the escalator is not more than 30 degrees NA

There is adequate landing space on top and bottom of the escalator and passenger conveyer for safe alighting and getting off.

NA

Each step edge in the escalator has a colour contrasted band. NA

There are colour contrasted moving handrails provided on both sides of the escalator and passenger conveyer.

NA

There is an audio indicator indicating moving up or down or moving forward with the escalator or passenger conveyer respectively.

NA

INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 12. CORRIDORS

-The corridor is minimally 1500mm wide? -There are no protruding objects or barriers on the corridor? -If there are protruding objects then they are guarded? -There is 1500 mm x 1500mm space to allow a wheelchair user to turn around at some point on the corridor? -The floor finish is non-slip and non-reflective? -The corridor is well illuminated? -There are handrails provided on both sides of the corridor? -There is a colour contrast between the floor, walls, doors and the ceiling? -Are the corridors maintained and kept free of unwanted barriers such as furniture, plants etc?

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INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 13. DOORS AND DOORWAYS

-The clear width of the door is minimally 900 mm? -It does not take too much energy to open the door? -Lever type handle is used with a horizontal bar 800 mm from the floor and a vertical bar in the opening side with its lower edge at 800 mm from the floor. -The colour of the doorframe contrasts in colour with the door and the background wall? And the colour of door furniture contrast from the door? -The doors have a lever type handle and not a knob type handle? -There are no thresholds present on the door? If yes they are less than 12 mm high? -The doors are double hinged and swing both ways. -The doors have a timed-release spring for shutting -There is adequate space available to open the door even by a wheelchair user? -No other door opens in the corridor, except the accessible toilet door -If there are two doors in a series, there is at least 1500mm deep space between the two doors? -If a vision panel is provided, it is comfortable for both wheelchair users and for standing persons? -Kick plates have been provided on the doors? -If glass doors are present, then do they have manifestations to make them prominent and at what heights? -Are there door closures? If any, they should be avoided. -Automatic doors should preferably be provided at the building entrance. The automatic door must remain open for at least 5 seconds -The door must have a guardrail where it opens into a route of travel -Sliding automatic door must have an overhead sensor-operating device or manual large button control.

YES YES NO NO NO NO NO NO YES YES YES NO NO NA NO NO NO NA

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INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 14. TOILET FACILITIES

-Is there an accessible cubicle with dimensions 2000 mm x 2200 mm in the ladies and gents toilet block? -Is there a unisex accessible toilet in the building? -If a unisex accessible toilet or an accessible cubicle are present then: -Are they present on all floors of the building? -Toilet door must be outward opening, double hinged or sliding type. -The WC should be installed in a corner with centerline of the WC at a distance of 450mm to 500mm from the adjacent wall. The front edge of WC should project 750mm of/from the rear wall. -There is a backrest for the WC? -The seat height of the WC is 450mm? -Lever type flush control is installed at a height of 1100mm from the floor surface, or on the transfer side of the WC? The force required to flush should be comfortable -There is 800mm of clear transfer space next to the WC? -A horizontal grab bar is installed on the adjacent wall, at a height of 200mm from the WC seat. -A fold up grab bar is installed at a centerline distance of 320 m-200mm from the WC seat? -A wash basin is installed at a distance of at least 400mm from the side wall.

NO NO NO NO NA NA NA NO NO NO NO NO NO

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INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 14. TOILET FACILITIES

-The top-edge of the wash is between the height of 700mm and 750mm from the floor level? -There is clear knee space of at least 750mm height x 750mm width x 200mm depth under the wash basin, with additional toe-space of 300mm height x 750mm width x 230mm depth -The wash basin has automatic or lever type faucets -The floor-surface of the toilet is non-slippery? -There is a colour contrast between the floor, wall and sanitary fittings? -Is there an alarm system within easy reach to alert persons outside, in case of emergency? -Visual alarm must be there to alert people with hearing disability in case of emergency -The door can be locked from inside but also released from outside in case of emergency -The accessible toilet is not kept locked or used as a janitor’s room. -It is kept clean and well-maintained. -All toilet accessories, soap dispensers, coat hooks are at accessible reach. -In addition to accessible toilets, do the other toilets following Standardization of placement of utilities? - Basin taps to be placed at the centre of the basin -Soap dispensers must be either at the immediate right or left side of the basin -Water jets on the right or left side of the WC -Flush must be either immediately behind the seat or at the centre. -WC water tap must be either at the right or left of the WC. -Mirror should be at accessible height

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

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INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 15. CAFETERIA / PANTRY

-The cafeteria has a step-free access? -There is adequate circulation space in the cafeteria? -Tables allow easy wheelchair access and have a knee space of 750 mm under them? -Floor is non-slip and without any heavy patterns? -There is colour contrast between the crockery, glassware and the table top? -Cafeteria must have a mix of different kinds of cutlery and glassware to allow ease-of-use for people, based on their needs. (For instance, some people may be unable to use disposable cups and cutlery and some may find use of very heavy glasses and cutlery difficult) -Hand wash area is accessible -All counters , buffet tables and vending machines should be placed at accessible height. -Menus at the cafeteria are available in accessible formats -Staff is trained to assist persons with disabilities. -There is agreed practice to serve food on the table for persons with disabilities.

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 16. DRINKING WATER FACILITY

-Can the drinking water facility be easily accessed by persons with disabilities? -Is the tap of lever type? -Are there glasses available to drink water? Are they kept at accessible height (not higher than 1200 mm). -Is the area around the water cooler mopped frequently and kept dry ?

NO NO NO NO

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INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 17. CONTROLS AND OPERATING MECHANISMS

-The operable part of controls such as vending machines, electrical switches, wall sockets are: -Located adjacent to the clear floor space with dimensions of at least 900 mm x 1200mm -Located at the height of between 400mm and 1200mm, measured from the floor, with the exception of vending machines where the upper limit is relax-able to 1300 mm -Electrical sockets must not be placed at a height lower than 400mm from the floor. -Controls should be placed at not less than 400mm from room corners -No control or switch has a touch panel to operate -There is little pressure required to operate the switches or controls -Controls should be colour-contrasted, with the surrounding face plate panel and the face plate contrasting with the background wall on which they are mounted. -Information on controls and switches is in relief (embossed letters/ symbols accompanied with Braille information) for tactile reading. -There is no use of only touch panel switches.

NO NO NO NO NO NO YES NO NO YES

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INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 18. SIGNAGE

Is there prominent visible signage using the international symbol of accessibility, identifying/advertising/signifying accessible entrance and exit, reserved car parking, presence of toilets for persons with disabilities, cloakrooms, and availability of special services?

NO

Does the signage size comply with not less than 60 mm for doors,110 mm for corridors and 200 mm for external use?

NO

Are all visual signage in the facility provided with Braille and Tactile supplements? NO

Wherever possible, are Audio signage provided along with Braille and Tactile signage? NO

Are all Braille and tactile signage placed at between the height of 900 mm and 1500mm, with ideal location at 1050 mm above the finished floor level?

NO

If braille and tactile signs are provided at a door, are the signs located alongside the door at the latch side? Where tactile signs are provided at double doors with one active leaf, are they located on the inactive leaf? Where tactile signs are provided at double doors with two active leafs, are the signs located at the right hand side of the door?

NO

Are the Braille specifications following the handbook specifications? NA

Are Braille and Tactile floor plans provided, where they are available for use of public? NO

Are all visual signage in the building using high colour contrast NO

Is there adequate illumination of visual signage? NO

Are there both visual and auditory substitutes for public address systems and LED Display board information in the building

NO

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INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 19. EMERGENCY EVACUATION

Is there an emergency evacuation provision in the building? NO

Does emergency evacuation provision takes into account people with disabilities? If yes: -Is there a step free or ramped accessible evacuation route identified leading to the exit or the ramp or to the refuge area? -Is the alerting system both visual and audible? -The alerting buttons are between 600 mm and 1200mm from the floor and have a high contrast with the background wall. -On upper floors not connected by a ramp, a refuge area has been identified and signposted for wheelchair users. (Some buildings have fire lifts, Check if one of it could be made evacuation lift.) -Is there a directional signage leading to the refuge area and the evacuation plans have the refuge area marked on them? -All emergency and directional signage are accessible -The refuge area has minimally a 900 mm x 1200mm space for parking a wheelchair -Are there smoke barriers around the refuge area that can hold the smoke for at least one hour? -Is there an audio and visual two way communication system in the refuge area at the height of 1000mm? -Does the Stairs next to the refuge are minimally 1200mm wide? -Are evacuation plans prominently displayed on all floors? -The evacuation plans and building maps are available in tactile braille formats. -Is the plan of right size and easy to read -Have the accessible evacuation route and the refuge points been shown on the plan? -Does the plan has ‘you are here’ point identified on it? -Does the plan contrasts well with the background wall? -Has the Staff been trained to assist persons with disabilities in evacuation? -Are there evacuation chairs available ?

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