Grocery Outlet on N. Division


7810 N. Division St., Spokane, WA 99208
509-484-4850
www.GroceryOutlet.com

The main entrance to Grocery Outlet is an automatic double door. There are large glass windows on both sides of the door.

ACCESSIBILITY
FEATURES:

PARKING ON STREET
ACCESS TO TRANSIT
EXTERIOR PATHWAY &
SEATING

ENTRANCES
INTERIOR
SEATING
RESTROOM
COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGIES & CUSTOMER SERVICE

PARKING

This establishment has the following types of parking: free lot, shared with several other businesses

  • There is a total of 50 + spaces on the premises
  • A total of 7 are marked ‘reserved’, ‘handicapped’, ‘disabled’, etc.
  • 7 accessible parking spaces have 5’ access aisles
  • 5 ‘van accessible’ parking spaces have 8’ access aisle
  • Accessible parking spaces have signs that are not obstructed when a vehicle is parked there
  • Surface is level, unbroken, firm, slip resistant, free of obstacles

ROUTE FROM NEAREST ACCESSIBLE PARKING AREA TO ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE:

  • Distance from nearest accessible parking to wheelchair accessible entrance is 60+ feet.
  • Route is at least 44 inches wide
  • Surface is level, unbroken, firm, slip resistant, free of obstacles
  • Route has curb ramps and curb cuts where needed
  • Route is partially covered
  • Lighting level is bright in daytime, and is adequate for mobility and reading signs

PARKING NOTES:

The reserved accessible parking spaces are grouped to the left of the entrance. The pedestrian route across the traffic area is painted with white striping and has yellow tactile warning strips where route meets traffic.

Passenger Loading Zone

  • There is no designated Passenger Loading Zone for the
    establishment

ACCESS TO TRANSIT

  • Establishment is located within the STA Service Area for
    Paratransit

Access to STA Fixed Bus Route(s)

Route Number: 25

Stop ID: 1507 (Northbound)

Intersection: Division St. at Lincoln Rd.

There is a bench at this bus stop

  • Distance from nearest bus stop to wheelchair accessible entrance is 500+ feet
  • Route is at least 44 inches wide
  • Surface is level, unbroken, firm, slip resistant, free of obstacles
  • Route has curb ramps and curb cuts where needed
  • Route is not covered
  • Lighting level is bright in daytime, and is adequate for mobility and reading signs

TRANSIT NOTES:

Best route would be to use the sidewalk on the south side of Lincoln Rd., then cross the parking lot to the north end of the strip mall building.

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EXTERIOR

  • Pathway is minimum 44 inches wide
  • Surface is level, unbroken, firm, slip resistant
  • Pathway has curb ramps and curb cuts where needed
  • Pathway is covered
  • Lighting level is bright in daytime, and is adequate for mobility and reading signs
  • There are tactile warning strips with high contrast paint at curb ramps, building entrances, parking areas and pedestrian crossings

EXTERIOR NOTES:

  • Steps and ramps are not needed to enter this building
  • Edge of sidewalk curb is painted yellow to alert patrons with low vision

RAMPS/STAIRS

No ramps or stairs are needed to enter the establishment

MAIN ENTRANCE

  • The establishment has one public entrance
  • The main entrance is wheelchair accessible
  • Ground or floor is level inside and outside entrance door
  • Threshold of door is level.
  • Door threshold is no more than ½” high
  • As you enter, door opens side to side
  • Door has at least 32” clearance when door is open 90 degrees
  • Doors operate automatically
  • Lighting level is medium in daytime, adequate for mobility and reading signs

ENTRANCE NOTES:
Accessible public entrance is centered on the west side of building.

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INTERIOR

  • Hallways and aisles are at least 36” wide, or not less than 28” for 4 foot intervals
  • There are locations that allow 60” space for a wheelchair to turn around
  • Hallways and aisles are clear of obstacles, tripping hazards, objects protruding more than 4” or lower than 80”
  • Lighting level is medium, and is adequate for mobility and reading signs
  • All checkout counters are no higher than 38” with a clear view from a sitting position and a check writing surface is no higher than 34” (actual 29”)

INTERIOR NOTES:

  • The only interior doors are for the restrooms

ELEVATORS AND LIFTS

  • No elevator or lift is needed as this business is on the ground
    levelEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS:

    • Emergency alarms are both audible and visible
    • Fire alarm pull boxes are no higher than 48”
    • Fire extinguishers are mounted no higher than 48”

SEATING

  • There is no seating in the store

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RESTROOM

    • There is a total of 2 public restrooms in the establishment
    • Users do not need to ask someone for a key to use the restroom
    • 1 restroom has ‘wheelchair accessible’ signs
    • Doors, handles, and levers can be operated with a closed fist
    • Each restroom has one toilet, so no stalls

    WOMEN’S RESTROOM

    • Room door has at least 32” clearance when open 90 degrees
    • Room door is easy to open, requiring 5 lbs or less force to open (actual = 5 lbs)
    • Room is at least 60” wide from side to side
    • Room is at least 56” deep, front to back wall
    • Room door can be closed once a wheelchair is inside
    • Grab bars are easily reachable behind toilet and on side wall nearest toilet
    • Height of toilet seat is at least 17” from the floor
    • Toilet flush can be operated with a closed fist
    • The height of the sink/counter top is no more than 34” from the floor
    • The faucet controls are no more than 17” from front edge of sink or counter top
    • The faucets can be operated with a closed fist
    • There is room for a wheelchair to roll under the sink (27” min clearance, 8” overhang, 9” toe space)
    • Height of soap dispenser control is no more than 48” from floor, and can be reached from a chair
    • Hand dryer or towel dispensers can be operated automatically
    • Hand dryer or towel dispenser controls are no more than 48” from floor
    • The bottom edge of the lowest mirror is no more than 40” from floor
    • Trash receptacles are positioned so they do not block the route of the door
    • Lighting level is low, and is adequate for mobility and reading signs

     

    MEN’S RESTROOM

    • Room door has at least 32” clearance when open 90 degrees
    • Room door is easy to open, requiring 5 lbs or less force to open (actual = 5 lbs)
    • Room is at least 60” wide from side to side
    • Room is at least 56” deep, front to back wall
    • Room door can be closed once a wheelchair is inside
    • Grab bars are easily reachable behind toilet and on side wall nearest toilet
    • Height of toilet seat is at least 17” from the floor
    • Toilet flush can be operated with a closed fist
    • The height of the sink/counter top is no more than 34” from the floor
    • The faucet controls are no more than 17” from front edge of sink or counter top
    • The faucets can be operated with a closed fist
    • There is room for a wheelchair to roll under the sink (27” min clearance, 8” overhang, 9” toe space)
    • Height of soap dispenser control is no more than 48” from floor, and can be reached from a chair
    • Hand dryer or towel dispensers can be operated automatically
    • Hand dryer or towel dispenser controls are no more than 48” from floor
    • The bottom edge of the lowest mirror is no more than 40” from floor
    • Trash receptacles are positioned so they do not block the route of the door
    • Lighting level is low, and is adequate for mobility and reading signs

     

    RESTROOM NOTES:

    • Restrooms can be accessed by going into the stock room, through the double doors at the back of the store, next to the produce

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COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES &
CUSTOMER SERVICE

  • Acoustics are comfortable (no echoing, loud music, etc). Noise level = Low
  • If a customer is unable to hear, other forms of communication include: writing pad
  • Auditory information is presented visually (checkout counters have large screens to display prices of scanned merchandise)
  • Visual information is presented audibly (servers will read menus, etc.)
  • The following alternate means are available for patrons to order, contact, or schedule: Phone
  • The establishment offers shopping assistance or delivery.
  • Wheelchairs or scooters are available for customer use. There is not a fee.
  • All items are within reach, or assistance is offered to reach them
  • If goods and services are not accessible, they are provided in alternative manner

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Accessibility Ambassador review conducted by Alisa Alonge and Dave Reynolds on May 31, 2016