| The County will make the following modifications within one year of the effective date of this Agreement, except as otherwise noted, to the
Courthouse Annex, located at 101 Mulberry Street, Loudon, TN, constructed in 1996:
a. Assistive Listening Systems and Devices. None of the facilities’ meeting or assembly rooms is equipped with an assistive listening system. Provide
permanent assistive listening systems or an adequate number of electrical outlets or other supplementary wiring in the meeting and assembly rooms necessary to
support portable assistive listening systems, with a minimum number of receivers provided equal to 4% of the total number of seats, but no less than 2
receivers, and signage indicating the availability of assistive listening devices, including the International Symbol of Access for Hearing Loss. Standards
§§ 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(19)(b), 4.33.7, Fig. 43(d).
b. Elevator. There is no elevator linking the upper and lower levels of this facility. The Department’s title II regulation specifically provides that the
elevator exemptions contained in Standards § 4.1.3(5) do not apply to title II facilities. 28 C.F.R. § 35.151(c). Within three years of the effective date of
this Agreement, provide an elevator to ensure an interior accessible route between both floors of this facility and ensure that all elevator elements comply
with the Standards. Standards §§ 4.1.3(5), 4.10.
c. Permanent Room Signage. The permanent room number signs throughout the facility do not comply with the Standards. Provide room number signs that have
raised and Brailled characters, appropriate finish and contrast, and are mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door with the centerline of the
sign 60 inches above the finished floor. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6.
d. Stair Hand Rails. The hand rails at the top and bottom of the interior stairs do not extend beyond the top and bottom of the stairs. Provide hand rails
that extend 12 inches beyond the top and bottom of the stairs. Standards §§ 4.1.3(4), 4.9.4(2), 4.26.
e. Upper Parking Lot. There are 30 total parking spaces, 2 of which are designated for persons with disabilities. Both of the designated spaces lack
adjoining access aisles, have slopes varying between 1:16 and 1:14, and lack vertical signage. Provide at least one van-accessible parking space served by an
access aisle at least 96 inches wide and a second space served by a minimum 60-inch wide access aisle (or the 2 accessible spaces may share an access aisle).
For the space served by the 96-inch wide access aisle, provide a "van-accessible" sign mounted below the International Symbol of Accessibility in a location
that cannot be obscured by a vehicle parked in the space. Provide appropriate signage for the other accessible parking space in a location that cannot be
obscured by a vehicle parked in the space. Ensure that the slopes and cross-slopes of the access aisles do not exceed 1:50 in any direction. Standards
§§ 4.1.2(5)(a)(b), 4.6.3, Fig. 9, 4.6.4, Fig. 43(b).
f. Entrance from Upper Parking Lot
The slope of the curb cut from the upper parking lot to the sidewalk outside the building entrance is 1:9.5. Provide a curb cut with maximum slope of 1:12.
Standards §§ 4.1.2(1), 4.7.2, 4.8.2.
The slope of the concrete leading to the front entrance from the upper parking lot exceeds 1:11. Provide a ramp to the entrance with a slope no more than
1:12 and containing all elements required by the Standards, including handrails. Standards §§ 4.1.2(1), 4.3, 4.8, 4.26.
This entrance lacks signage indicating that it is the only route for persons with disabilities to the upper level, until the required elevator is installed.
Standards § 4.1.2(7)(c).
This entrance lacks signage directing persons with disabilities who wish to go to the lower level that they have to enter through the lower level entrance
off ____ Street (please provide the name of the appropriate street), until the required elevator is installed.
g. Lower Level Entrance off _______ Street (please provide the name of the appropriate street).
This entrance lacks signage indicating that it is the only route for persons with disabilities to the lower level, until the required elevator is installed.
Standards § 4.1.2(7)(c).
The route to the lower entrance varies between 1:12 and 1:11, exceeding in part the maximum allowable slope for a ramp, and it lacks handrails. Provide a
ramp to the entrance with a slope no more than 1:12 and containing all elements required by the Standards, including handrails. Standards §§ 4.1.2(1), 4.3, 4.8,
4.26.
h. Exterior Signage at Base of Steps Leading to Upper Level from Mulberry Street (please provide the appropriate name of the street). This
inaccessible entrance up a flight of stairs to the upper level lacks signage directing persons with disabilities to the alternate entrance to the upper level
from the upper parking lot. Standards § 4.1.2(7)(c).
i. Women’s Toilet Room - Lower Level
The signage is located on the door. Provide a sign on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door so that the centerline is 60 inches above the ground
and so that a person can approach within 3 inches of the signage without encountering obstructions or standing within a door swing. Standards §§ 4.1.3(16)(a),
4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6.
The pressure required to open the toilet room door is 8 pounds. Ensure that the force required to open the door is no more than 5 pounds. Standards
§§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).
The paper towel dispenser control requires tight grasping to operate. Provide a control that is operable with one hand and does not require tight grasping,
pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate. Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.22.7, 4.27.4.
The right-hand lavatory is obstructed by a waste paper can and the approach to the left-hand lavatory is obstructed by the location of the paper towel
holder. Provide and maintain an unobstructed access to one of the lavatories. Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.22.6, 4.19.3.
The flush valve control of the toilet room is located on the narrow side of the toilet. Provide a flush control on the toilet that is located on the side of
the toilet facing the open (wide) side of the toilet or provide an automatic control. Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.16.5.
The side grab bar in the designated accessible stall is 36 inches long. Provide a side grab bar so that the end nearest the back wall begins no more than 12
inches from the wall, is at least 40 inches long, and the end farthest from the back wall is located at least 52 inches from the back wall. Standards
§§ 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.17.6, Fig. 30(a), 4.26.
The door coat hook in the toilet stall designated for persons with disabilities is located 56 inches above the finished floor. Provide a hook that is no more
than 54 inches above the floor for a side reach or 48 inches above the floor for a front reach. Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.2.5, 4.2.6.
The toilet paper dispenser is located at 18 inches above the finished floor. Provide a dispenser that is at least 19 inches above the finished floor.
Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.16.6, and Fig. 29(b).
j. Men’s Toilet Room - Lower Level
i. The toilet room identification sign in mounted on the door. Provide a sign with raised characters and Braille on the wall adjacent to the latch side of
the door so that the centerline of the sign is 60 inches above the finished floor and a person can approach within 3 inches of the sign without encountering
protruding objects or standing within the swing of the door. Standards §§ 4.1.3(16)(a), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6.
ii. The pressure required to open the door to the men’s toilet room is 11 pounds. Ensure that the force required to open the door is no more than 5 pounds.
Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).
iii. The paper towel dispenser control requires tight grasping to operate. Provide a control that is operable with one hand and does not require tight
grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate. Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.22.7, 4.27.4.
iv. The side grab bar in the designated accessible toilet stall is only 36 inches long. Provide a side grab bar so that the end nearest the back wall begins
no more than 12 inches from the wall, is at least 40 inches long, and the end farthest from the back wall is located at least 52 inches from the back wall.
Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.17.6, Fig. 30(a), 4.26.
v. The urinal in the toilet room lacks an elongated rim. Provide an accessible urinal with an elongated rim that is mounted no higher than 17 inches above
the finished floor. Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.22.5, 4.18.2.
k. Upper Level Women’s Toilet Room
i. The pressure required to open the door to this toilet room is 8 pounds. Ensure that the force required to open the door is no more than 5 pounds.
Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).
ii. The paper towel dispenser control requires tight grasping to operate. Provide a control that is operable with one hand and does not require tight
grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate. Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.22.7, 4.27.4.
iii. A trash can obstructs the clear floor space in front of the lavatory designated for persons with disabilities. Provide and maintain clear floor space in
front of and under the lavatory that is at least 30 inches wide by 48 inches deep. Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.22.6, 4.19.3.
iv. The flush control of the toilet in the stall designated for persons with disabilities is on the closed or narrow side of the stall. Provide a flush
control on the toilet that is located on the side of the toilet facing the open (wide) side of the toilet or an automatic flush device. Standards §§ 4.1.3(11),
4.22.4, 4.16.5.
v. The coat hook in the stall designated for persons with disabilities is 57 inches above the finished floor. Provide a hook that is no more than 54 inches
above the floor for a side reach or 48 inches above the floor for a front reach. Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.2.5, 4.2.6.
l. Upper Level Men’s Toilet Room
i. The toilet room identification sign is mounted on the door. Provide a sign with raised characters and Braille on the wall adjacent to the latch side of
the door so that the centerline of the sign is 60 inches above the finished floor and a person can approach within 3 inches of the sign without encountering
protruding objects or standing within the swing of the door. Standards §§ 4.1.3(16)(a), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6.
ii. The pressure required to open the door to the men’s toilet room is 8 pounds. Ensure that the force required to open the door is no more than 5 pounds.
Standards §§ 4.1.6(b)(1), 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).
iii. The door coat hook in the toilet stall designated for persons with disabilities is located 61 inches above the finished floor. Provide a hook that is no
more than 54 inches above the floor for a side reach or 48 inches above the floor for a front reach. Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.2.5, 4.2.6.
iv. The urinal in the toilet room lacks an elongated rim. Provide an accessible urinal with an elongated rim that is mounted no higher than 17 inches above
the finished floor. Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.22.5, 4.18.2.
m. Upper Level Drinking Fountain. This drinking fountain is inaccessible to persons who have difficulty bending or stooping. Provide a fountain that is
accessible to persons who have difficulty bending and stooping. Standards §§ 4.1.3(10)(a).
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