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Restaurant audit instrument of select accessiblity indicators
The Audit Instrument of Select Accessibility Indicators was developed Betty Dion Enterprises Ltd for the accessibility audit of select restaurant chains in Ontario undertaken for the Ontario Human Rights Commission. It can also be used directly by restaurants as an indicator to assist them in reviewing the accessibility of their facilities and services. The instrument is intended to provide a quick and limited test of compliance of selected items to the requirements in CAN/CSA B651-M95 - Barrier Free Design Standard and the Ontario Building Code. It was designed to be used easily and discreetly. All measurements are to be taken using metric measurements.
This is not a comprehensive accessibility checklist for evaluating the accessibility of an entire facility for all users with disabilities.
Signage
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1. Is there an exterior sign identifying the name and address of the facility? |
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2. Is the sign noticeable as you approach the facility? |
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3. Are the characters on a contrasting background? |
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Exterior Route (Exterior to Interior)
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4. Is there a sidewalk leading from the street to the entrance? 5. Is there a curb ramp at the sidewalk? 6. Is there a level route from outside the exterior door to the interior of the building? |
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7. If not, is there a ramp or lift to accommodate the change in elevation? |
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8. What is the % of the slope of the ramp? (8.33% or lower is good, 10% or 11% is too steep - use a “smart tool”) |
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9. Is the width of the ramp 920 mm or greater? |
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10. Is the threshold at the entrance less than 13 mm? |
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Entrance Doors
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11. Is the clear opening of the entrance door at least 810 mm? (measured from the door stop to the face of the open door) |
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12. Does the main entrance door have an automatic door opener? 13. Where an exterior door to a vestibule is automatic, is the interior door also equipped with an automatic door opener? |
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Parking
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14. Are there designated accessible parking spaces associated with the facility? 15. Is the designated parking space 3900 mm or larger? |
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16. Is the parking space level? |
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17. Is there a vertical sign indicating that the parking space is for vehicles for persons with disabilities? 18. Is there a curb ramp from the parking onto the sidewalk? |
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Interior Route
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19. Are there stairs leading to an area of the restaurant, where there is no ramp provided? 20. Do all routes of travel meet the minimum 810 mm width requirement? |
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21. Do all interior doorways meet the 8l0 mm clear opening (measured from door stop to face of door open at 90E)? |
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22. Are all doors equipped with opening devices such as lever handles that are operable by one hand without requiring fine finger control? |
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23. Do all doors have at least 600 mm of unobstructed wall space on the latch side of the doors that PULL open? |
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24. Do all doors have at least 300 mm of unobstructed wall space on the latch side of the doors that PUSH open? |
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25. At each point where the headroom is less than 1980 mm, is there a guardrail or barrier to prevent one from hitting ones head? 26. Are there protrusions sticking out (more than 100 mm) into the pedestrian route that are at a height of 680 mm or higher? 27. Is the flooring slip-resistant? 28. Is the height of the counter less than 1000 mm? 29. Is the amount owing displayed on the cash register? 30. Is there a Braille Menu available? 31. Is the menu displayed overhead? 32. Is the menu also displayed where close reading can be done? 33. Are the characters in a sans serif font, well contrasted and in large print? Overhead Other 34. Are tables provided where wheelchairs users can sit? (height of 700-810 mm and a depth of 480 mm)? 35. Are there a variety of seating options available? |
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36. Can the chairs at the tables move? |
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Washrooms
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* EVALUATE BOTH MALE AND FEMALE WASHROOMS |
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37. Are there raised letters or a raised symbol on the washroom door? |
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38. Do all doors have at least 600 mm of unobstructed wall space on the latch side of the doors that PULL open? |
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39. Do all doors have at least 300 mm of unobstructed wall space on the latch side of the doors that PUSH open? |
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40. Does the toilet stall door swing outwards? |
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41. Is the clear opening for the toilet stall door at least 810 mm. |
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42. Is there a grab bar beside the toilet? |
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43. Is there at least 810 mm of clear floor space beside the toilet for a lateral transfer? |
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44. Is the faucet operable with closed fist or automatically controlled? 45. What are the height, depth and width of the knee space at the sink? |
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Telephones
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46. Is there a telephone available equipped with volume control for people with are hearing impaired? |
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Other
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47. Are there any other accessibility components of note or interest? |
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