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1. Ensure
curb cuts and cross walks are kept free and clear for usage,
with a continuous accessible route of 44 inches in width. 2. The
Event Producer must ensure that any nearby accessible on-
or off-street parking (“handicapped parking”) is not obstructed
by vehicles loading/unloading equipment, etc. If such obstructions
occur, the Event Producer must see that such obstructions
are removed immediately. Accessible parking spaces shall be
connected to the site’s continuous accessible route, with
no obstructions between the accessible parking spaces and
the curb ramps that serve those spaces. 3. Any
and all accessible routes created and/or installed by the
Event Producer, or under the Event Producer’s supervision,
must have no abrupt change in level in excess of ¼
inch. Where such changes in level are present, properly bevel
the change in level at a 1:2 ratio or provide a ramp with
a slope not to exceed a 1:12 ratio. This is necessary to allow
passage of wheelchairs or strollers and prevent tripping or
the catching of walkers and canes. Any ramps provided must
be in compliance with all Florida Accessibility Code requirements,
including, but not limited to, requirements regarding edge
protection, handrails, and surface. 4. Provide
a smooth transition between temporary pathways and any ramps,
sidewalks, streets, or parking lots. This means no change
in level exceeding ¼ inch. Any change exceeding ¼
inch requires beveling at a 1:2 ratio or the installation
of a ramp with a slope not to exceed a 1:12 ratio. Any ramps
provided must be in compliance with all Florida Accessibility
Code requirements, including, but not limited to, requirements
regarding edge protection, handrails, and surface. 5. All
cashier counters (counters where money transactions occur)
must be no higher than 36 inches maximum above finish floor,
for a minimum length of 36 inches. 6. Maintain
an accessible route for access to merchandise that is both
within a vendor space, as well as merchandise not contained
within a vendor space. If the overflow of merchandise for
patron viewing is placed behind a booth, then provide adjacent
access to the merchandise via a curb ramp, as well as the
placement of a pathway with a stable and firm surface necessary
for the use of wheelchairs and mobility aids. 7. Merchandise
for display should be within a line of sight no higher than
48 inches for persons of short stature or wheelchair users.
If merchandise is displayed higher than 48 inches, merchant
must provide assistance to disabled customers in order to
reach items. 9. If
tables and seating are provided for the consumption of food,
all aisles adjacent to accessible fixed seating shall provide
30 inch by 48 inch clear floor space for wheelchairs. Where
there are open positions along both sides of such aisles,
the aisles shall be not less than 52 inches wide. 10. For
wheelchair seating spaces provided at tables or counters,
knee spaces at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 19
inches deep shall be provided. The tops of accessible tables
and counters shall be from 28 inches to 34 inches above the
finish floor or ground. 11. Where
food or drink is served at counters exceeding 34 inches in
height for consumption by customers seated on stools or standing
at the counter, a portion of the main counter which is 60
inches in length minimum shall be provided in compliance with
the requirements of Items #9 and #10 above, or service shall
be available at accessible tables within the same area. 12. Where
portable toilets are provided, an accessible route shall be
provided to the toilets. Five percent of the total number
of toilets must be accessible. If clusters of portable toilets
are distributed throughout the site, then each cluster must
have accessible units. 13. If
general assembly seating or standing space is provided for
audience members attending a public performance at a special
event, reserved wheelchair seating must be provided. Such
seating must be provided in a location that allows wheelchair
users an unobstructed line of sight to the stage. If seating
capacity accommodates greater than 300 persons, then accessible
seating shall be dispersed throughout the venue. |