| Yes/No | Problem or Comment | ||
|---|---|---|---|
CARPARK | |||
| 1. | Is there a level, 3.2 metre wide parking bay? OR is assistance available for unloading/parking? |
Yes | |
RECEPTION | |||
| 1a. | Is there level or ramped access from carpark to reception, if no, number of steps? | Yes | |
| 1b. | Are kerb/steps no steeper than 1:8, longer ramps no steeper than 1:14? | Yes | |
| 2. | Is the entry free of any steps or ledges? | Yes | |
UNIT | |||
| 1. | Is access from carpark to unit free of any steps or ledges? OR is there a ramp (1:8 for ramp up one step, or 1:14 for longer ramp) or lift? |
Yes | More than 1 step = Not Accessible |
| 2. | Does door to unit have a clear opening of 760mm minimum? | Yes | Less than 720mm = Not Accessible |
| 3. | Is there sufficient circulation space outside and inside the door for a wheelchair user to open the door, enter and close the door? (Varies according to the type and size of the door - eg 1350mm x 1350mm required for an opening door 760mm width). | Yes | |
| 4. | Is door easy to open (no heavy spring or closer), are handles at 900-1100mm, and can door be opened with one hand? | Yes | |
BEDROOM | |||
| 1. | Is there a minimum of 800mm beside the bed to allow transfer? OR can bed be moved to achieve this? |
Yes | |
| 2. | Is space sufficient to turn a wheelchair? (2000x1600mm) | Yes | |
| 3. | Is top mattress 480-500mm from the floor, or can bed be adjusted? | Yes | 500mm |
| 4. | Are switches (light, TV) and phone within reach of the bed? | Yes | |
| Note: It is desirable that facilities such as coat hanging, tea making, air-conditioner switch etc are within reach. | Yes | ||
BATHROOM | |||
| 1. | Does door have a clear opening at 760mm minimum? | Yes | Less than 720mm = Not Accessible |
| 2. | Is door easy to open (type & position of handle, weight)? | Yes | |
| 3. | Is there sufficient space at doorway (outside and inside) to manoeuvre a wheelchair, open the door, enter, close the door?. (Space requirements vary with size of doorway, and whether door slides, or opens inward or outward.) | Yes | |
| 4. | Is there space to manoeuvre - min overall dimensions 2400x1900mm? | Yes | 2350x2450mm |
| 5. | Is there 800mm beside the toilet to back in for transferring? | Yes | |
| 6. | From transfer positions beside and/or in front of toilet, can you reach across to grabrails? | Yes | |
| 7. | Are grabrails positioned at 800-810mm height beside and behind toilet? | Yes | |
| 8. | Is toilet seat between 460-480mm height? | Yes | 460mm |
| 9. | Are switches, power points, mirrors etc usable from seated position (900-1100mm)? | No | 1200mm |
| 10. | Is there knee space under the basin | Yes | |
SHOWER | |||
| 11. | Is the shower free of hob, step or floor tracks? | Yes | Shower over bath = Not Accessible |
| 12. | Is there space to manoeuvre a wheelchair? (1100x1160mm in shower, +
space outside shower) OR if fixed screen, is opening a minimum of 760mm, and circulation space as above? |
Yes | |
| 13. | Are there grabrails? | Yes | |
| 14. | Are grabrails at height 800-810mm? | Yes | |
| 15. | Are grabrails at height 800-180mm? | Yes | |
| 16. | Is there a seat, folding or freestanding? | Yes | |
| 17. | Are taps between 900-1100mm height, and of lever, capstan or sensor type? | Yes | |
RESTAURANT | |||
| 1. | Is access from unit to restaurant free of steps or raised thresholds? | Yes | |
| 2. | Is there an accessible toilet in or nearby? | Yes | |
| 3. | Does door have a clear opening of 760mm? | Yes | |
| If no restaurant, or if not accessible, is room service available? | Yes | ||