CF-TownC CHR2-CS 981014 P.O. Box 478
Coppell, Texas 75019
The City With A Beautiful Future 214-462-0022
October 14, 1998
Mr. Greg Schon ~[
Phillip Swager & Associates ~ ~ ~0 O 0 ~; (~_~,v~ ~ ~ ~
7557 Rambler Road
Suite 670
Dallas, Texas 75231-2302
RE: Coppell Town Center Renovations; TDLR Inspection Report
Dear Greg,
Enclosed is a copy of the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulations inspection report for Coppell
Town Center outlining the non-compliant issues associated with this facility. We have requested an
extension from the state in order for us to review this matter with PSA and initiate the necessary
improvements.
Your urgent attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.
Sheri Moino
Facilities Manager
Cc: Clay Phillips, Deputy City Manager
Ken Griffin, P.E., Director of Engineering & Public Works
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, Texas 75019
The City With A Beautiful Future 214-462-0022
October 14, 1998
Mr. Juan C. Schoenstein
Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation ,'
Dallas Regional Office
3650 North Buckner
Ste 106
Dallas, Texas 75228
RE: Coppell Town Center Renovations; Project No: EABPRJ95003327
Dear Mr. Schoenstein,
I am in receipt of your letter dated October 8, 1998 regarding the above reference project
inspection. The City of Coppell respectfully requests a 90 day deadline extension for
bringing all non-complying items into compliance. Written notification will be submitted
to your office immediately upon completion.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Shed Moino
Facilities Manager
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION
Lubbock Office (Inspector Lamborn) ~ Odessa Office (Inspector Pudlo)
916 Main St. Suite 408 Lubbock, TX 79401 ~~ 620 N. Grant Suite 1202 Odessa, Texas 79761
(806)749-5863 FAX: (806)763-0852 ~=~. (915)335-0272 FAX: (915)335-8826
Phone: (214)328-5081 Dallas Regional Office FAX: 214/328-5286
STEVE GORHA# 0CT-09-1998
CiTY OF COPPELL
P 0 BOX 4?8
COPPELL, TX 75019
Re: COPPELL TOWN CENTER EABPRJ95003327 ~
COPPELL TOWN CENTER RENOVATIONS
255 PARKWAY BLVD
COPPELL, TX 75'019
Dear Sir / #adam
The referenced facility has been inspected and found in non-compLiance
with provisions of the Architectural garrJers Act, Article 9102,
Texas Civil Statutes.
The non-compLying items noted on the enclosed inspection report must
be brought into compliance and verification (in writing) furnished to
this office ~ithin thirty (30) days. If compliance can not be
accomplished within the specified time, please contact this office
immediately. FaiLure to respond to this request ,itl result in this
matte~- being reforred to the department's Enforcement Division, which
may result in a maximum $1,000 administrative penalty per violation,
per day, in accordance with ArticLe 9100, Texas Civil Statutes.
The results of this inspection do not address the requirements of the
Americans ~ith DisabiLities Act (ADA), (P. L. 101-336), or any other
state or federal requirements. For information on the ADA, contact
the United States Department of Justice, Civi[ Rights Division at
202-514-0301.
If yOU have any questions, cat[ inspector JUAN C. $CHOENSTEIN
PLease refe~'ence the EABPRJ number in alt future correspondence
pertaining to this project.
cc: PHILLIPS S~AGER ASSOCIATES
:JCS
3650 North Buckner, Ste. 106 Dallas, Texas 75228
TEXAS DEPARTHENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION
T.A.S. INSPECTION WORKSHEET PROJECT NO.: EABPRJ95003327
Article 9102, T.C.S. INSPECTION :
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PROJECT: COPPELL TOWN CENTER RENOVATIONS
FACILITY: COPPELL TOWN CENTER
OWNER: CITY OF COPPELL
ARCHITECT: PHILLIPS SWAGER ASSOCIATES
INSPECTOR: SCHOENSTEIN, JUAN C. DATE: 10/08/98
UNACCEPTABLE 4 ACCESSIBLE ELENENTS AND SPACES: TECHNICAL REGUIREHENTS
ACCEPTABLE &.3 ACCESSIBLE ROUTE
ACCEPTABLE 4.4 PROTRUDING OBJECTS
ACCEPTABLE 4.5 GROUND AND FLOOR SURFACES
UNACCEPTABLE 4.6 PARKING AND PASSENGER LOADING ZONES
4.6.3 Parking Spaces
Accessible parking spaces shat[ be at least 96 in (2440 mm) wide.
Parking access aisles shatl be part of an accessible route to the
building or facitity entrance and shall comply with 4.3. Two
accessible parking spaces may share a common access aisle (see Fig.
~_0~/) p~ 9b). Parked vehicle overhangs shat[ not reduce the clear ,idth of an
accessible route. Parking spaces and access aisles shall be [eve[
with surface stopes not exceeding 1:50 (2%) in att directions.
~ ***VIOLATION: CURB RAHP IS BUILT ON ACCESS AISLE
-~. 4.6.4 Signage
Each accessible parking space shatl be designated as reserved by a
vertically mounted or suspended sign showing the symbol of
accessibility (see 4.30.7). Spaces comptying with 4.1.2(5)(b) shall
have an additional sign "Van-Accessible" mounted be[ow the symbol of
accessibility.
(1) Height
Characters and symbots on such signs shall be [orated 60" (1525 mm)
minimum above the ground, froot, or paving surface so they cannot be
obscured by a vehicte parked in the space.
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ACCEPTABLE 6.7 CURB RAHPS
ACCEPTABLE 4.8 RAHPS
ACCEPTABLE 4.9 STAIRS
ACCEPTABLE 4.10 ELEVATORS
ACCEPTABLE 4.11 PLATFOR# LIFTS (Wheetchair Lifts)
ACCEPTABL~ 4.12 WINDOWS
UNACCEPTABLE 4.13 DOORS
4.13.1 Genera[
Doors required to be accessible by 4.1 shall comply with the
requirements of 4.13.
4.13.9 Door Hard,are
Hand[es, putts, [atchesl 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 t~isting
of the ~rist to operate. Lever-operated mechanisms, push-type
mechanisms, and U-shaped hand[es 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 shat[
be mounted no higher than 48 in (1220 mm) above finished
****IOLAT[ON: DOOR HANDLES ON 2ND FLOOR REQUIRE GRASPING AND
TWISTING OF THE WRIST
ACCEPTABLE 4.14 ENTRANCES
UNACCEPTABLE 4.15 DRINKING FOUNTAINS AND WATER COOLERS
4.15.1 Genera[
(1) Drinking fountains or water coo[ers required to be accessible by
4.1 shat[ comply with 4.15.
(2) For mounting heights suitabte in schoots and other facilities used
primarily by chitdren see section 2.1.1.
4.15.2 Spout ~eight
Spouts shat[ be no higher than 36 in (915 mm)~ measured from the
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or ground surfaces to the spout outlet (see Fig. 27(a)).
***VIOLATION: 1 ORINK1NG FOUNTAIN PROVIDED AT 36~ TO SPOUT ON 1ST
FLOOR
***VIOLATION: 2 OR%NKING FOUNTAINS PROVIDED ON 2ND FLOOR AT 36" AND
36~ TO THE SPOUT.(ON EACH FLOOR 1 SHALL BE PROVIOED AT
UNACCEPTABLE 6.16 WATER CLOSETS
6.16.1 General
(1) AccessibLe water closets shat[ comply with 6.16.
(2) For mounting heights suitable in schools and other facilities used
primarily by children see section 2.1.1.
6.16.2 CLear FLoor Space
CLear floor space for water closets not in starts shaLL comply with
Fig. 28. CLear floor space may be arranged to aLLow either a
Left-handed or right-handed approach.
***VIOLATION: WATER CLOSET MOUNTED AT 14" FROM WALL IN MENS AND
WOMENS 2ND FLOOR RESTROOMS AND AT 16~ FROM WALL IN MENS AND WOMENS ON
1ST FLOOR
UNACCEPTABLE 6.17 TOILET STALLS
6.17.3 Size and Arrangement
The size and arrangement of the standard toilet staLL shaLL comply
with Fig. 30(a), Standard Stat[. Standard toilet staLLs with a
minimum depth of 56 in (1620 mm) (see Fig. 30(a)) shaLL have
~at[-mounted water closets. If the depth of a standard toilet stat[
is increased at Least 3 fn (?S mm), then a fLoor-mounted water closet
may be used. Arrangements shown for standard toilet starts may be
reversed to aLLow either a Left- or right-hand approach. Additional
staLLs shaLL be provided in conformance with 4.22.~.
EXCEPTION: in instances of alteration work ~here provision of a
standard staLL (Fig. 30(a)) {s technicaLLy infeasible or ~here toca(
plumbing code requirements prevent combin{ng existing staLLs to
provide space, either alternate staLL (Fig.
Lieu of the standard
***VIOLATION: ALTERNATE STALLS PROVIDED IN ALL RESTROOMS
UNACCEPTABLE 6.18 URINALS
6.18.1 Genera[
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(1) AccessibLe urinals shaLL comply with 4.18.
(2) For mounting heights suitable in schools and other facilities used
primarily by children see section 2.1.1.
4.18.2 Height
UrinaLs shaLL be staLL-type, or ~aLL-hung with a tapered elongated rim
mounted at a maximum of 17 in (430 mm) above the finish floor.. A
tapered elongated rim is one that narrows toward the front to aLLow a
wheelchair user to straddle the basin and which extends at Least 14"
from the vertical surface on ~hich the fixture is mounted.
***ViOLATiON: URINALS MOUNTED WiTH THE RiM AT 20# ABOVE FLOOR iN
MENS RESTROOMS
ACCEPTABLE 4.19 LAVATORIES ANO MIRRORS
ACCEPTABLE 4.20 BATHTUBS
ACCEPTABLE 4.21 SHOWER STALLS
ACCEPTABLE 4.22 TOILET ROOMS
ACCEPTABLE 4.23 BATHROOMS, BATHING FACILITIES, AHD SHOWER ROOMS
UNACCEPTABLE 4.24 SINKS
4.24.1 General
(1) Sinks required to be accessible by 4.1 shaLL comply with 4.24.
(2) For mounting heights and faucet reach-ranges suitable in schools
and other facilities used primarily by children see section 2.1.1.
4.24.2 Height
Sinks shaLL be mounted with the counter or rim no higher than 34 in
(865 mm) above the finish floor.
/.~ ,~j~ ***VIOLATION: BREAKROOM SINKS MOUNTEO WITH THE TOP OF THE COUNTER AT
*~ ~ t~~'/~,.'~ 36'~ ABOVE FLOOR
4.24.~ Knee CLearance
Knee clearance that is at Least 27 in (685 mm) high, 30 in (760 mm)
wide, and 19 in (485 mm) deep shaLL be provided underneath sinks.
***VIOLATION: NONE PROVIOEO AT BREKROOM SINKS
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ACCEPTABLE 4.25 STORAGE
ACCEPTABLE 4.26 HANDRAILS, GRAB BARS, AND TUB AND SHOWER SEATS
ACCEPTABLE 4.27 CONTROLS AND OPERATING MECHANISMS
UNACCEPTABLE 4.28 ALARMS
4.28.1 General
ALarm systems required to be accessible by 4.1 shaLL comply with 4.28.
At a minimum, visual signal appliances shall be provided in buildings
and facilities in each of the foLLowing areas: restrooms and any
other general usage areas (e.g., meeting rooms), hallways, Lobbies,
and any other area fop common use.
4.28.3 Visual ALarms
Visual alarm signal appliances shaLL be integrated into the building
or facility alarm system. If single station audible alarms are
provided then sinBte station visual alarm siBnaLs shaLL be provided.
v,~ Visual alarm siBnaLs shaLL have the fottowin9 minimum photometric and
· Location features:
~,~ ***VIOLATION: NO VISUAL ALARM PROVIDED IN ALL RESTROOMS,AND 2ND
FLOOR BREAKROOM,TRAINING ROOM AND CONFERENCE ROOM
ACCEPTABLE 4.29 OETECTABLE WARNINGS
UNACCEPTABLE 4.30 SIGNAGE
4.30.1 General
Signage required to be accessible by 4.1 shaLL comply with the
applicable provisions of 4.30.
4.~0.6 Mounting Location and Height
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 ~aLL 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 centeriine of the sign. Mounting Location for such signage
shaLL be so that a person may approach ~ithin 3 in (r6 mm) of signage
~ithout encountering protruding objects or standing within the swing
of a door (see Fig.
***VIOLATION: RESTROM SIGNS ARE NOT MOUNTED ON THE LATCH SIDE OF
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THE DOORS
ACCEPTABLE 4.31 TELEPHONES
ACCEPTABLE &.32 FIXED OR BUILT-IN SEATING AND TABLES
ACCEPTABLE 4.33 ASSEHBLY AREAS
ACCEPTABLE 4.34 AUTOHATED TELLER HACHINES
ACCEPTABLE 4.35 DRESSING AND FITTING ROOHS
ACCEPTABLE 5 RESTAURANTS, CAFETERIAS~ SNACK BARS, AND VENDING AREAS
ACCEPTABLE 5.1 GENERAL
ACCEPTABLE 5.2 COUNTERS AND BARS
ACCEPTABLE 5.3 ACCESS AISLES
ACCEPTABLE 5.4 DINING AREAS
ACCEPTABLE 5.5 FOOD SERVICE LINES
ACCEPTABLE 5.6 TABLEWARE ~ND CONDIHENT AREAS
ACCEPTABLE 5.7 RAISED PLATFORHS
ACCEPTABLE 5.8 VENDING HACHINES AND OTHER EQUIP#ENT
ACCEPTABLE 5.9 QUIET AREAS (Reserved)
ACCEPTABLE 6 NEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
ACCEPTABLE 6.1 GENERAL
ACCEPTABLE 6.2 ENTRANCES
ACCEPTABLE 6.3 PATIEHT BEDROOH$
ACCEPTABLE 6.4 PATIENT TOILET ROOHS
ACCEPTABLE 6.5 SIZE OF AREAS OF RESCUE ASSISTANCE
ACCEPTABLE 6.6 INFORHATION COUNTERS AND NURSES STATIONS
ACCEPTABLE ? BUSINESS AND HERCANTILE
ACCEPTABLE ?.1 GENERAL
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FACILITY: COPPELL TO~H CENTER
INSPECTOR: SCHOENSTEIN, JUAN C. DATE: 10/08/98
ACCEPTABLE 7.2 SALES AND SERVICE COUNTERS, TELLER UINDOUS, INFORHATION COUNTERS
ACCEPTABLE 7.3 CHECK-OUT AISLES
ACCEPTABLE 7.& SECURITY BOLLARDS AND TURNSTILES
ACCEPTABLE 8 LIBRARIES
ACCEPTABLE 8.1 GENERAL
ACCEPTABLE 8.2 READING AND STUDY AREAS
ACCEPTABLE 8.3 CHECK-OUT AREAS
ACCEPTABLE 8.4 CARD CATALOGS AND HAGAZINE DISPLAYS
ACCEPTABLE 8.5 STACKS
ACCEPTABLE 9 ACCESSIBLE TRANSIENT LODGING
ACCEPTABLE 9.1 HOTELS, HOTELS, INNS, BOARDING HOUSES, DORHiTORIES, RESORTS, ETC
ACCEPTABLE 9.2 REGUIREHENTS FOR ACCESSIBLE UNITS, SLEEPING ROOHS AND SUITES
ACCEPTABLE 9.3 VISUAL ALARHSw NOTIFiCATiON DEVICES AND TELEPHONES
ACCEPTABLE 9.4 OTHER SLEEPING ROOHS AND SUITES
ACCEPTABLE 9.5 SHELTERS, HALF~AY HOUSES, GROUP HOHES, OTHER ESTABLISHHEHTS.
ACCEPTABLE 10 TRANSPORTATION FACiLiTIES
ACCEPTABLE 10.1 GENERAL
ACCEPTABLE 10.2 BUS STOPS AND TERHINALS
ACCEPTABLE 10.3 FIXED FACiLiTIES AND STATIONS
ACCEPTABLE 10.4 AIRPORTS
ACCEPTABLE 10.5 BOAT AND FERRY DOCKS (Reserved)