Mobility - Worship Area




[02PA0500]  Entrance to the main worship area (often referred to as the "sanctuary") is accessible. (Select means of accessibility.)

• ____ [02501] Floor level

[02PA0510] Requirements for accessibility of the worship area at the same floor level as the entrance to the building.

            ____ [02511] Accessible from an accessible building entrance through an accessible hallway. 

            ____ [02512] At the entrance, the presence of greeters, a clear view, and/or clear signage indicates the way to the accessible entrance to the worship area.

            ____ [02553] There is at least a 5 foot level platform at the entry door.

            ____ [02554] The doorway entrance into the worship area is at least 3 feet wide.

            ____ [02555] Doorway to worship area has a level threshold of no more than ½ inch.

            ____ [02556] Ushers are available at the doorway to help persons find seating.

• ____ [02502] Ramp

            [02PA0520]  Ramp.  A ramp is provided that meets the following criteria:

            ____ [02521] Ramp is accessible from an accessible building entrance through an accessible hallway.

            ____ [02522] At the entrance, the presence of greeters, a clear view, and/or clear signage indicates the way to the accessible entrance to the worship area.  (If a worship area entrance is not accessible, there should be a clear sign pointing the way to the accessible entrance.)

            ____ [02523] Ramp maximum incline of 1:12 (for 1 in. of rise, 12 in. of length), preferably 1:20.

            ____ [02524] Ramp minimum width is 3 feet.

            ____ [02525] Handrails are provided--on at least one side for shorter ramps and on both sides for rises of more than 6 inches.

            ____ [02526] After each 30 feet of ramp (measured horizontally) at a slope of 1:12 to 1:16 (or 40 feet for a slope of 1:16 to 1:20), there is a level landing. 

            ____ [02527] There is 5 foot level platform at top and bottom of ramp and at any switchbacks.

            ____ [02553] There is at least a 5 foot level platform at the entry door.

            ____ [02554] The doorway entrance into the worship area is at least 3 feet wide.

            ____ [02555] Doorway has a level threshold of no more than ½ inch.

            ____ [02556] Ushers are available at the doorway to help persons find seating.

• ____ [02503] Elevator or lift

            [02PA0530]  Elevator or lift.  Accessible interior paths to worship area entrances that include an elevator or lift meet all of the following criteria:

            ____ [02531] Elevator or lift is accessible from an accessible building entrance through an accessible hallway.

            ____ [02532] At the entrance, the presence of greeters, a clear view, and/or clear signage indicates the way to the accessible entrance to the worship area.  (If a worship area entrance is not accessible, there should be a clear sign pointing the way to the accessible entrance.)

            ____ [02533] Elevator or lift is certified by the company for intended use.

            ____ [02534] Elevator or lift is able to be easily used by standing or wheelchair user.

            ____ [02535] Elevator or lift is large enough to accommodate a wheelchair (preferably, along with a standing attendant). 

            ____ [02536] Elevator or lift is able to bear the weight of a power wheelchair with person in it.

            ____ [02553] There is at least a 5 foot level platform at the entry door.

            ____ [02554] The doorway entrance into the worship area is at least 3 feet wide.

            ____ [02555] Doorway has a level threshold of no more than ½ inch.

            ____ [02556] Ushers are available at the doorway to help persons find seating.

• ____ [02504] No.  Stairs or other barriers are present.

 
____ [02PA0560] Seating.  Seating is provided so that a wheelchair user can sit beside family members. Please indicate the number of spaces provided.
Help:   A space is defined as an area able to accommodate one wheel chair with at least one additional seat by its side.

____ [02561] Front (No. ___________)

____ [02562] Rear (No. ___________)

____ [02563] Middle (scattered site cutouts) (No. ___________)


[02PA0570] Platform.  The podium platform is accessible so that persons with mobility issues can function in roles that require platform use.

____ [02571] Stairs to the podium platform have at least one handrail mounted 34-38 inches above the step.

____ [02572] A ramp or lift is provided for wheelchair accessibility (highly recommended) or provision is made for an alternative accessible speaking location for a person in the wheelchair to be seen and heard.