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Range Accessibility Checklist

The questions/information herein is sourced from Americans with Disabilities Act source materials available free of charge at ADA.gov

Section 1:  Accessible Approach and Entrance

People with disabilities should be able to arrive on the site, approach the building, and enter with ease, just as everyone else.  At least one route of travel should be safe and accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.
1.Is there a route of travel that does not require the use of stairs?
2.Is the route at least 36 inches wide?
3.Do curbs on the route have curb cuts at drives, parking and drop-offs?
4.If ramps are a feature on the route of travel from the parking area to the entrance of the range or clubhouse, are the slopes of ramps no greater than 1:12?
5.Do all ramps longer than 6 feet have railings on both sides?
6.Are railings sturdy, and between 34 and 38 inches high?
7.Is the width between railings and curbs at least 36 inches?
8.Are ramps non-slip?
9.Is there a 5 foot long level landing at every 30 foot horizontal length of ramp, at the top and bottom of ramps and at switchbacks?
10.Are there an adequate number of accessible parking spaces available?
11.Are 8 foot wide spaces, with minimum 8 foot wide access isles, and 98 inches of vertical clearance, available for lift-equipped vans?
12.Are accessible spaces marked with the International Symbol of Accessibility?
13.Are there signs reading "Van Accessible" at van spaces?
14.If there are stairs at the main entrance, is there also a ramp or lift, or is there an alternative accessible entrance?
15.Does the entrance door have at least 32 inches clear opening (for a double door, at least one 32 inch leaf)?
16.Is the door handle no higher than 48 inches and operable with a closed fist?
17.Can doors be opened without too much force (exterior doors reserved; maximum is 5 pounds of force for interior doors)?
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