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QUESTIONS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS <br /> Yes No <br /> Entrance,continued <br /> Is the threshold edge 1/4-inch high or less, or ❑ ❑ ❑ If there is a single step with a rise of <br /> if beveled edge,no more than 3/4-inch high? [--1 6 <br /> 16 inches or less,add a short ramp. <br /> ❑ If there is a threshold greater <br /> than 3/4-inch high,remove it or <br /> modify it to be a ramp. <br /> • If provided, are carpeting or mats a maximum ❑ ❑ ❑ Replace or remove mats. <br /> of 1/2-inch high? <br /> heieht <br /> Are edges securely installed to minimize ❑ 0 ❑ Secure carpeting ormatsatedges. <br /> tripping hazards? <br /> e Is the door handle no higher than 48 inches ❑ ❑ ❑ Lower handle. <br /> and operable with a closed fist? ❑ Replace inaccessible knob with <br /> a lever or loop handle. <br /> The"closed fist" test for handles and "''gl" 0 Retrofit with an add-on lever <br /> controls:Try opening the door or operat- extension. <br /> ing the control using only one hand,held <br /> in a fist.If you can do it,so can a person <br /> who has limited use of his or her hands. <br /> e Can doors be opened without too much force El ❑ ❑ Adjust the door closers and <br /> (exterior doors reserved;maximum is 5 lbf for oil the hinges. <br /> interior doors)? L.-J ❑ Install power-assisted or <br /> force <br /> automatic door openers. <br /> You can use an inexpensive force meter 0 Install lighter doors. <br /> or a fish scale to measure the force re- <br /> quired to open a door.Attach the hook <br /> end to the doorknob or handle.Pull on <br /> the ring end until the door opens,and <br /> read off the amount of force required.If <br /> you do not have a force meter or a fish <br /> scale,you will need to judge subjectively <br /> whether the door is easy enough to open. <br /> e If the door has a closer, does it take at least ❑ El ❑ Adjust door closer. <br /> 3 seconds to close? <br /> seconds <br /> Checklist for Existing Facilities version 2.1 ©revised August 1995,Adaptive Environments Center,Inc.for the National Institute on <br /> Disability and Rehabilitation Research.For technical assistance,call 1-800-949-4ADA(voice/TDD). <br /> Attachment 2-4 <br />