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Mobility Accessibility


Mobility - Interior





Hallways and other interior sections of the building are accessible to people who use wheelchairs and others who have difficulty walking.

Help:   All of the criteria are required unless otherwise indicated.

Hallways.  Hallways are level or have an incline of no more than 1:12, have a barrier-free width of at least 48" (60" preferable) to allow one wheelchair and one person walking to pass each other.

Hallway with coat racks

Coat Racks.  At least one section of coat racks is low enough to be accessible by persons in wheelchairs and small children. 


Steps up to podium have accessible hand railing
Stairs with railing

Stairs.  All stairs have at least one handrail mounted 34-38 inches above the step.  (This should include the podium platform; please see the Worship Area section.)


Carpets and rugs.  Carpets and rugs are securely attached with a firm backing and have a pile level no more than 1/2-inch thick.

Door handles.  (Required for doors on restrooms, worship area, and classrooms labeled accessible, and highly recommended for others.)   Room doors are able to be opened and closed with minimum effort and have handles that do not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting wrist (generally lever handles).

Sample Door Handles
Lever-type door handle
Lever type door handle

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