City of Miami Beach


Special Events Disability Access Punch List

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.

8. All vendor spaces shall be located on an accessible route that is a minimum of 44 inches wide.

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.

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