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155274.22P, p. 10 3/1/2022 • Building entrance and exits to common areas • Interior accessible routes • Exterior and interior stairs which are part of the means of egress • Elevators and platform lifts (wheelchair lifts) • Entrances and exits to common areas • Handrails and grab bars • Space allowance and reach ranges • Public restrooms • Alarms (visual and audible) and warnings • Signage • Public telephones • Switches and outlets • Residential units • Employee only areas Barrier Priorities The scope of this assessment is limited to exterior site and interior common features and amenities. BV prioritizes each of the captured barriers. The prioritization can be based on modified, published Department of Justice (DOJ) criteria focusing on the primary scope of work, or prioritization can be modified based on client preferences. Per DOJ Guidelines, people with disabilities should be able to arrive on the site, approach the building or facility and its amenities, and enter as freely as everyone else. The DOJ guidelines provide the following suggested prioritization of existing barriers. • Priority 1: Accessible Van Parking – Access to a facility begins with accessible parking. Van accessible parking is deemed an important barrier for parking. Those with the most severe disabilities tend to require a van accessible space to accommodate their vehicle and mobility device. In addition, a minimum number of van accessible spaces is required. Barriers associated with the compliance of a van accessible space include signage, restriping, constructing or reconfiguring the pavement to accommodate the required number of spaces. Accessible Car Parking –Car accessible parking includes all barriers associated with the compliance of a car accessible space including signage, restriping, constructing or reconfiguring the pavement to accommodate the required number of accessible spaces. Accessible Approach and Entrances – An entity is required to take measures to provide access to a place of from public sidewalks, parking, or public transportation. The DOJ and state building codes dictate the minimum width, cross and running slope, signage, and handrail requirements associated with pedestrian accessible routes of travel. These measures include, for example, installing an entrance ramp, correcting tripping hazards or lessening the slope of a curb ramp. At least one route of travel to each amenity or feature should be safe and accessible for everyone, including people with disabilities. Primary Exterior and Interior Accessible Route and Elements along the Accessible Route- The exterior and interior barriers which occur along the path of travel shall be removed. Examples include placing items within reach range, widening doors, installing accessible door hardware, and removing vertical level changes greater than ½” high which are not ramped, and compliant signage where required. • Priority 2: Secondary Interior Accessible Route and Elements along the Accessible Route- The interior barriers which occur along the path of travel shall be removed, where such a barrier removal is easily accomplishable. Examples include placing items within reach range, widening doors, installing accessible door hardware, and removing vertical level changes greater than ½” high which are not ramped, and compliant signage where required. • Priority 3: Restroom Facilities- Barrier removal may include widening of toilet stalls, installation of grab bars, replacement of sinks, and drinking fountains. • Priority 4: Access to All Other Features and Amenities – Measures are required to provide access to other areas. This priority is for items not required for basic access in the other three priorities. • Priority 5: Employee-Only Areas– Employee-only areas are designated as the lowest priority, as a method of placing public spaces as a higher priority for barrier removals. DocuSign Envelope ID: 7042CA8B-F9BB-4B95-B23F-6DEF6473036D