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Learn about accessibility for passenger elevators based on the ComSOP Standard Accessibility Inspection Report for Existing Commercial Buildings. Section 8 lists the checkpoints inspectors should verify for elevator accessibility:
8.1___The passenger elevators are located on an accessible path of travel.
8.2 ___The passenger elevator doors have a clear opening of not less than 36 inches.
8.3 ___The passenger elevators have wheelchair-turning spaces that are at least 68 inches wide by 51 inches deep.
8.4___The passenger elevators have controls that are not higher than 54 inches for side approach, and not higher than 48 inches for front approach.
8.5___The passenger elevators have controls that are labeled in raised Braille.
8.6___The passenger elevators serve all public levels of the building.
The accessibility features of an elevator in the Accessibility Inspection Report only refer to passenger elevators, not freight elevators. Passenger elevators must be located on an accessible route, travel to all public levels of a building, permit people with disabilities to safely get on and off cars, and maneuver within reach of controls.
The Standard Accessibility Inspection Report for Existing Commercial Buildings is available in the ancillary document section of the ComSOP. Review the Commercial Inspection Standards of Practice to view the full reporting tool.
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