Environmental Assessment

Question 1

Stairs height

Answer 1

7 inches

Question 2

Stairs depth

Answer 2

11in

Question 3

Handrail Height

Answer 3

34in (min); 38in (max)

Question 4

Handrail Extensions

Answer 4

12in (min)

Question 5

Handrail diameter

Answer 5

1.25in (min); 2.0in (max)

Question 6

Handrail Clearance from Wall

Answer 6

1.5in (min)

Question 7

Ramp Grade (ratio)

Answer 7

1:12 (every degree of height: 12in ramp)

Question 8

Ramp Width

Answer 8

36in (min)

Question 9

Overall rise (limit)

Answer 9

no greater than 30in

Question 10

Vertical Platform Lift & Stairway Inclined lifts

Answer 10

8 ft. straight up and down Dimensions with lengths 54-60in & widths of 34-42in 30X40in (76 x 102 cm)

Question 11

Entrance clearance

Answer 11

5x5 ft. with door swinging out

Question 12

Door swing away clearance

Answer 12

3ft x 5ft

Question 13

Weighted door to aid in closing (weight?)

Answer 13

not greater than 8 pounds

Question 14

Kickplate

Answer 14

12in from bottom of door

Question 15

Standard outlet height

Answer 15

12in from floor

Question 16

Accessible Outlet Height

Answer 16

18in from floor

Question 17

Height of wall switches?

Answer 17

36-48in

Question 18

Deep joints between floors

Answer 18

not wider than 0.75in

Question 19

Doorway (width)

Answer 19

at least 32in

Question 20

how much more space can Offset Hinges/Swing-clear hinges provide for the doorway?

Answer 20

additional 2in

Question 21

Side of Bed clearance for w/c clearance

Answer 21

3ft. (min)

Question 22

Bathroom seat height

Answer 22

17-19in (elevated toilet)

Question 23

Bathroom Grab bars height

Answer 23

33-36in

Question 24

Height for countertops for w/c users

Answer 24

not greater than 31in

Question 25

Counter depth (countertop of kitchen)

Answer 25

at least 24in