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Rolling Oaks MC-CS090504TexasAbility Design • Plan Review • Inspection P.O. Box 729 Gun Barrel City, Texas 75156 (903) 288 -2962 TexasAbility @att.net May 4, 2009 Mike Garza City of Coppell Texas 255 Parkway Boulevard Coppell, TX 75019 -9478 RE: AB Project Number EABPRJA8809546 Rolling Oaks Memorial Center Columbarium and Pavilion Buildings 400 S. Freeport Parkway Coppell, TX 75019 (Dallas Co) TA# 08005 INSPECTION COMPLETED — VIOLATIONS PENDING Mr. Garza: The referenced facility has been inspected and found not to be in compliance with some of the provisions of the Texas Architectural Barriers Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 469 The non - complying items noted on the enclosed inspection report must be corrected and verification of completed corrections (in writing) must be furnished to this office within 90 calendar days from the date of this letter. If compliance cannot be accomplished within the specified time, please contact this office as soon as possible. Please note, this determination does not address the applicability of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), (P.L. 101 -336), or any other state, local, or federal requirement. For information on the ADA, please contact the United States Department of Justice at (202) 514 -0301. If you have any questions concerning the results of the inspection, or the requirements of the Architectural Barriers Act, or if you are not the owner of record of this facility, contact me at 214.532.0386. Please reference the Department assigned project number in all future correspondence pertaining to this project. Respectfully, A. Martin Mullins III, LC, RAS, LEED AP Registered Accessibility Specialist #0291 CC: Ken Baxter - JST Enclosures: Inspection Report dated 05/04/09 Inspection Response Form TDLR AB 029 03 -07 Proof of Inspection Form TDLR AB 044 03 -07 The information herein and related documents are provided by a Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, upon completion of training and certification provided by TDLR. It is based upon plans and specifications submitted and information available at the time of review and inspection. This shall not imply nor warrant complete compliance of the referenced project to the Texas Accessibility Standard. The RAS and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shall be indemnified and held harmless by all parties from and against liability arising from the performance of the work. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION COMPLIANCE: DIVISION - ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS P.O. Box 12157 •Austin, Texas 78711 • (512) 463 -3211 • (877) 278 -0999 - FAX (512) 475 -2886 L, architectural. barriers2l icense. state.tx. us • www.license.state.tx.us PROOF OF INSPECTION The inspection of the referenced construction project was performed on 04.30.09 (Date) The inspection was performed by (Check One): 0 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation N 0 Contract Provider Name: E1 Registered Accessibility Specialist Name: Martin Mullins RAS #: 0291 "IMPORTANT INFORMATION" This form is issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) for the purpose of providing proof of inspection to the owner and is not intended to imply that a Registered Accessibility Specialist or contract provider is an employee of the department of tnai tri•_, been hired by the department to perform this inspection. PROJECT INFORMATION 1. Project Name: Rolling Oaks Memorial Center 3. Project Address: 400 S. Freeport Parkway city: Coppell I County Dallas IIUQDPrTnR 1NF:nRMATI0N PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE 2. EABPRJ #: A8809546 Suite #: zip: 75019 4. Name: _ Martin Mullins 5. RAS # (if applicable): 0291 6. Company /Agency: TexasAbitity 14. Address: 25s��*��iti� B 7. Address: P.O. Box 729 Suite #: Suite #: City: Gun Barrel City State: TX Zip: 75156 8. Phone: 214 - 532 -0386 9 Fax: 10. " " Email: texasabilityLa:. I certify � reg ,rform,ed the tspection of the referenced construction project: 4,/ �'� - 11. Signature of Inspector Date OWNERIOWNER DESIGNEE" PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION 12. Name: 13. Company /Agency: 14. Address: 25s��*��iti� B Suite #: —` City: State: TX Zip: '✓ 15. Phone97�+ 22 16. FaV-71,304,3 1 "Email: I certify that I was present during the inspection of the referenced construction project 18 Sign f Owner /Designee Date co ,n% The designee may be someone other than the owner or designated agent referenced in Admnust anve Rule 158. i Qt i 0, TDLR FORM AB044 03 -07 NOTE. An individual who completes and files this form with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (the Dept ) is entitled to the rcLC+rr.L 11 to be informed about the information that the Dept. collects about the individual, upon their request and subject to a few excepticns: 2) to receive and review the information, under Sections 552.021 and 552 023 of the Texas Govt Code, and 3) have the Department correct information about the Individual that is incorrect, under Section 559.004 of the Texas Govt. Code - -The Department will add your address to the Architectural Barriers email notification list, which automatically provides information from the Department on matters effecting Architectures your email address is confidential pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act and the Department will not share it with the public. See additional information at the following ,ir.re hit. 1M vw license state.lx usl newslettes fTrDLRnotifcationLisls aso TexasAbility Design • Plan Review • Inspection P.O. Box 729 Gun Barrel City, Texas 75156 (903) 288 -2962 TexasAbility@att.net Site Inspection Report Texas Government Code, Chapter 469 ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS -TEXAS ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS TAS Project: Rolling Oaks Memorial Center TA Project: 08005 Project Scope 4.1.3 Facility: Rolling Oaks Memorial Center Project Description: Phase 1 of 3 Phases. Project includes Columbarium and Pavilion Buildings Columbarium, Pavilion, sidewalks, 400 S. Freeport Parkway roadways, parking, flagpole / Coppell, Texas 75019 (Dallas Co.) feature wall areas. shall be provided from public transportation stops, accessible Project Notes: 1. Construction was not complete at the time of the Site Inspection. The areas when completed must comply with TAS. 2. Accessible routes into future phases streets or sidewalks to the accessible building entrance they will be provided in the construction of the corresponding phase. 3. Accessible routes located in the Rights of Ways are being inspected by the City and not addressed in this report. Owner: Mike Garza, City of Coppell, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, TX 75019, 972.462.0022 Designer: John Gary, J. Stuart Todd, Inc. Architects, 2919 Welborn, Dallas, TX 75219, 214.522.4033 By: TexasAbility Site Inspection Date: April 30, 2009 Report Date: May4, 2009 RAS #0291- Martin Mullins EABPRJ #A8809546 DEFINITION OF SYMBOLS: C =Complies RR = Response Required X =Violation NA = Not Applicable Accessible Elements & Spaces: Technical Requirements Comments: 4.3 Accessible Route 4.3.2 Location (1) Exterior Routes X At least one accessible route within the boundary of the site shall be provided from public transportation stops, accessible parking and accessible passenger loading zones, and public streets or sidewalks to the accessible building entrance they serve. The accessible route shall, to the maximum extent feasible, coincide with the route for the general public unless that route would violate 4.3.2(5). Refer to 4.3.7, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7 (2) Connecting Routes X At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, facilities, elements, and spaces that are on the same site. Refer to 4.3.7, 4.3.8, 4.5.1, 4.7 (3) Interior Routes C Except as noted in 4.3.8 & 4.5.2. (4) Dwelling Units NA (5) Vehicle Hazards X RR Accessible routes shall be located so that users are not required to wheel or walk behind parked vehicles (except the Page 1 of 9 Page 2 of 9 one they operate or in which they are a passenger) or in traffic lanes. Refer to Project Note 1. Refer to 4.6 4.3.3 Width C 4.3.4 Passing Space C 4.3.5 Head Room C 4.3.6 Surface Textures C 4.3.7 Slope X RR An accessible route with a running slope greater than 1:20 is a ramp and shall comply with 4_8. Nowhere shall the cross slope of an accessible route exceed 1:50. Slopes very at DG path. Refer to Project 1. Entry walk to Columbarium has a 6.1% running slope. 5% max slope is permitted. Refer to 4.6. 4.3.8 Changes In Levels X RR Changes in levels along an accessible route shall comply with 4.5.2 If an accessible route has changes in level greater than 1/2 in (13 mm), then a curb ramp, ramp, elevator, or platform lift (as permitted in 4.1.3 and 4.1.6 shall be provided that complies with 4.7, 4.8, 4. 10, or 4.11, respectively. An accessible route does not include stairs, steps, or escalators. See definition of "egress, means of in 3.5. Changes in level at DG path. Refer to Project Note 1. 4.3.9 Doors X Doors along an accessible route shall comply with 4.13. Refer to 4.13 4.3. 10 Egress C 4.3.11 Areas Of Rescue Assistance NA 4.3.11.1 Location and Construction NA 4.3.11.2 Size and Number NA 4.3.11.3 Stairway Width NA 4.3.11.4 Two Way Communication NA 4.3.11.5 Identification NA 4.4 Protruding Objects 4.4.1 General I RR Objects projecting from walls (for example, telephones) with their leading edges between 27 in and 80 in (685 mm and 2030 mm) above the finished floor shall protrude no more than 4 in (100 mm) into walks, halls, corridors, passageways, or aisles (see Fi . 8 a ). Objects mounted with their leading edges at or below 27 in (685 mm) above the finished floor may protrude any amount (see Fig. $ a and >; b ). Free - standing objects mounted on posts or pylons may overhang 12 in (305 mm) maximum from 27 in to 80 in (685 mm to 2030 mm) above the ground or finished floor (see Fig. 8(c) and �). Protruding objects shall not reduce the clear width of an accessible route or maneuvering space (see Fig. 8 e )). Page 2 of 9 eeltx wid t h I I Mw AM.LInJ Amax bobby ............. 2 4, Fig 8(a) Walking Perpendicular to a Wall cane range Fig 8(b) Walking Perpendicular to a Wall greater than PI gr ater than 27 Fig 8(c) Free-standing Overhanging Objects protect shaded area from croas traffic Pr ar r protect gh from "..,J,,,d c ad 0 co 10 Cane t , Detect Area Fig 8(c-1) Overhead Hazards Page 3 of 9 Page 4 of 9 12 max 3Cv i th.e overhang can be greater than 1 2(3D61 because no one can ,,,, Preach the object Plan from this detection rn N A Gene hit. peat or ,,Non befo +e person hit. object 0 r`s i r a '-- ne rsnpa Elevefron 1 1 I 05 —.. 13 nux Fig 8(d) Objects Mounted on Posts or Pylons � C A corridor or otMr m j� E. m circulation space j m a „ ' 24 max .5 c » at0 E u c 02. CL E L win wells down Oaor eddnionel Oratecuan prouudnp nt >jrtrto not required b.tween "— henpnp on well with vnop wMl. IaeNnp edges ,,nave 27(66&) Fig 8(e) Example of Protection around Wall Mounted Objects and Measurements of Clear Widths Fig. 8 Protruding Objects Toilet Room heaters not installed. Heaters must not rotrude more than 4 ". Refer to Project Note 1. 4.4.2 Head Room C 4.5 Ground and Floor Surfaces 4.5.1 General X RR Ground and floor surfaces along accessible routes and in accessible rooms and spaces including floors, walks, ramps, stairs, and curb ramps, shall be stable, firm, slip- resistant, and shall comply with 4.5. Soft or loose materials such as sand, gravel, bark, mulch or wood chips are not suitable. Cobblestone and other irregular surfaces having a texture that constitutes an obstacle or hazard, such as improperly laid flagstone, shall not be apart of accessible routes, spaces and elements. DG Dath not firm and stable. 4.5.2 Changes In Level X RR Changes in level up to 1/4 in (6 mm) may be vertical and without edge treatment (see Fig. 7(c)). Changes in level between 1/4 in and 1/2 in (6 mm and 13 mm) shall be Page 4 of 9 Page 5 of 9 beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2 (see Fig. 7(d)). Changes in level greater than 1/2 in (13 mm) shall be accomplished by means of a ramp that complies with 4_7 or 4_8. ''Y? change in level between tile and slab at doorway between the Columbarium Atrium and Future Space. Beveled edge treatment is required. 4.5.3 Carpet C 4.5.4 Gratings NA 4.6 Parking And Passenger Loading Zones 4.6.1 Minimum Number C 4.6.2 Location C (1) Parallel Parking NA 4.6.3 Parking Spaces X RR Accessible parking spaces shall be at least 96 in (2440 mm) wide. Parking access aisles shall be part of an accessible route to the building or facility entrance and shall comply with 4_3. Two accessible parking spaces may share a common access aisle. Parked vehicle overhangs shall not reduce the clear width of an accessible route. Parking spaces and access aisles shall be level with surface slopes not exceeding 1:50 (2 %) in all directions. Parking space and access aisle not striped. Refer to Project Note 1. Running slope of the parking space and access aisle is at 4 %. 2% max is permitted. 4.6.4 Signage X RR Each accessible parking space shall be designated as reserved by a vertically mounted or suspended sign showing the symbol of accessibility (see 430.7 Spaces complying with 4.1.2 (5)(b) shall have an additional sign "Van- Accessible" mounted below the symbol of accessibility. Sin not installed. Refer to Project Note 1. (1) Height X RR Characters and symbols on such signs shall be located 60" (1525 mm) minimum above the ground, floor, or paving surface so they cannot be obscured by a vehicle parked in the space. Refer to 4.6.4 (2) Accessible Routes X RR Signs located within an accessible route shall comply with 4.4.2 Refer to 4.6.4 (3) Overhead NA 4.6.5 Vertical Clearance C 4.6.6 Passenger Loading Zones NA 4.7 Curb Ramps Refer to Project Note 3. 4.7.1 Locations C Refer to Project Note 2. 4.7.2 Slope X RR Slopes of curb ramps shall comply with 4.8.2 The slope shall be measured as shown in Fig. 11 . Transitions from ramps to walks, gutters, or streets shall be flush and free of abrupt changes. Maximum slopes of adjoining gutters, road surface immediately adjacent to the curb ramp, or accessible route shall not exceed 1:20. Page 5 of 9 Page 6 of 9 e!Ops . Y:X where X is • f"t plans X Adlom ,p stape chap Y noI exceed 1;20 Adiainp elope shes ­f 0"W 1:90 .01K et FFiRT Fig. 11 Measurement of Curb Ramp Slopes Parallel curb ramp landing exceeds 2% near the curb. 4.7.3 Width C 4.7.4 Surface (1) Texture X RR Textures shall consist of exposed crushed stone aggregate, roughened concrete, rubber, raised abrasive strips, or grooves extending the full width and depth of the curb ramp. Surfaces that are raised, etched, or grooved in a way that would allow water to accumulate are prohibited. Texture does not extend the full width and depth of the curb ram s (2) Contrast X RR For purposes of warning, the full width and depth of curb ramps shall have a light reflective value and texture that significantly contrasts with that of adjoining pedestrian routes. Contrast does not extend the full width and depth of the curb ramps 4.7.5 Sides of Curb Ramps C 4.7.6 Built -up Curb Ramps NA 4.7.8 Obstructions NA 4.7.9 Location at Marked Crossings NA 4.7. 10 Diagonal Curb Ramps NA 4.7.1 1 Islands NA 4.8 Ramps NA 4.9 Stairs NA 4.10 Elevators NA 4.11 Platform Lifts(Wheelchair Lifts) NA 4.13 Doors 4.13.2 Turnstiles NA 4.13.3 Gates NA 4.13.4 Double Leaf Doorways C 4.13.5 Clear Width C 4.13.6 Maneuvering Clearances at Doors C 4.13.7 Two Doors in Series NA 4.13.8 Thresholds at Doorways C 4.13.9 Door Hardware X RR Handles, pulls, latches, locks, and other operating devices on accessible doors shall have a shape that is easy to grasp with one hand and does not require tight grasping, tight pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate. Lever - operated mechanisms, push -type mechanisms, and U- shaped handles are acceptable designs. When sliding doors are fully open, operating hardware shall be exposed and usable from both sides. Hardware required for accessible door passage shall be mounted no higher than 48 in (1220 mm) above finished Page 6 of 9 Page 7 of 9 floor. Hardware not installed on Women's Toilet Room Door. Refer to Project Note 1. 4.13. 10 Door Closers NA 4.13.11 Door Opening Force C 4.13.12 Automatic Doors and Power Assisted Doors NA 4.14 Entrances 4.14.1 Minimum Number C 4.14.2 Service Entrances C 4.15 Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers NA 4.16 Water Closets 4.16.2 Clear Floor Space C 4.16.3 Height C 4.16.4 Grab Bars C 4.16.5 Flush Controls C 4.16.6 Dispensers X RR Toilet paper dispensers shall be installed within reach, as shown in Fig. 29(b). Dispensers that control delivery, or that do not permit continuous paper flow, shall not be used. Toilet paper dispensers are located at 39" from the back wall to the first roll. Toilet paper dispensers are to be within 36" of the back wall and 19" min above the floor. Relocate sanitary napkin dispenser within reach. 4.17 Toilet Stalls NA 4.18 Urinals NA 4.19 Lavatories and Mirrors 4.19.2 Height and Clearance C 4.19.3 Clear Floor Space C 4.19.4 Exposed Pipes and Surfaces X RR Hot water and drain pipes under lavatories shall be insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact. There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under Piping protection not installed at Pavilion Toilet Room lavatories. Refer to Project Note 1. 4.19.5 Faucets C 4.19.6 Mirrors C 4.20 Bathtubs NA 4.21 Shower Stalls NA 4.22 Toilet Rooms Refer to Project Note 1. 4.22.1 Minimum Number C 4.22.2 Doors C 4.22.3 Clear Floor Space C 4.22.4 Water Closet C 4.22.5 Urinals NA 4.22.6 Lavatories and Mirrors C 4.22.7 Controls and Dispensers C 4.23 Bathrooms, Bathing Facilities, and NA Page 7 of 9 Shower Rooms 4.24 Sinks NA 4.25 Storage NA 4.26 Handrails, Grab Bars, & Tub and Shower Seats 4.26.2 Size and Spacing of Grab Bars and C Handrails 4.26.3 Structural Strength C 4.26.4 Hazards and Edges NA 4.27 Controls and Operating Mechanisms 4.27.2 Clear Floor Space C 4.27.3 Height C 4.27.4 Operation C 4.28 Alarms NA 4.29 Detectable Warnings 4.29.2 On Walking Surfaces C 4.30 Signage 4.30.1 General X RR Signage required to be accessible by 4.1 shall comply with the applicable provisions of 4.30. Signage not provided. 4.30.2 Character Proportion X RR Letters and numbers on signs shall have a width -to- height ratio between 3:5 and 1:1 and a stroke- width -to- height ratio between 1:5 and 1:10 using an upper -case 'W "for measurement. Lower case letters are permitted. Refer to 4.30.1 4.30.3 Overhead Signs NA 4.30.4 Raised and Brailed Characters and X RR Letters and numerals shall be raised 1/32 in, upper case, sans Pictograms serif or simple serif type and shall be accompanied with Grade 2 Braille. Raised characters shall be at least 5/8 in (16 mm) high, but no higher than 2 in (50 mm). Pictograms shall be accompanied by the equivalent verbal description placed directly below the pictogram. The border dimension of the pictogram shall be 6 in (152 mm) minimum in height. Refer to 4.30.1 4.30.5 Finish and Contrast X RR The characters and background of signs shall be eggshell, matte, or other non -glare finish. Characters and symbols shall contrast with their background -- either light characters on a dark background or dark characters on a light background. Refer to 4.30.1 4.30.6 Mounting Location and Height X RR Where permanent identification is provided for rooms and spaces, signs shall be installed on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door. Where there is no wall space to the latch side of the door, including at double leaf doors, signs shall be placed on the nearest adjacent wall. Mounting height shall be 60 in (1525 mm) above the finish floor to the centerline of the sign. Mounting location for such signage shall be so that a person may approach within 3 in (76 mm) of signage without encountering protruding objects or standing within the swing of a door (see Fig. 43(e)). Page 8 of 9 Additional Comments: The requirements shown in this list may be viewed on the internet at " www .license.state.tx.us /ab /ab.htm" . Page 9 of 9 8 max has • -- Msn fl n b n and Height Fig. 43 (e) Signage Refer to 4.30.1 Mounting Location 4.30.7 Symbols of Accessibility (1) Facilities and Elements NA (2) Volume Control Telephones NA (3)Text Telephones NA (4) Assistive Listening Systems NA 4.31 Telephones NA 4.32 Fixed or Built -in Seating and Tables NA 4.33 Assembly Areas NA 4.34 Automated Teller Machines NA 4.35 Dressing and Fitting Rooms NA 5 Restaurants, Cafeterias, Snack Bars, Etc. NA 6 Medical Care Facilities NA 7 Business and Mercantile NA 8 Libraries NA 9 Accessible Transient Lodging NA 10 Transportation Facilities NA Additional Comments: The requirements shown in this list may be viewed on the internet at " www .license.state.tx.us /ab /ab.htm" . Page 9 of 9