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Access Audit Report –

Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering & Technology, Jhansi

May 2016


Introduction

Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) has launched Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan -

http://accessibleindia.gov.in/) as a nation-wide Campaign for achieving universal accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).

DEPwD has commissioned v-shesh Learning Services Private Limited (v-shesh) to conduct accessibility audit of 9 buildings/ locations in Jhansi:

1. Office of Joint Development Commissioner, Jhansi Division

2. Department of Irrigation, Jhansi

3. Zilla Panchayat, Jhansi

4. Rural Engineering Department, Jhansi block

5. Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jhansi

6. Office of Assistant Divisional Transportation Officer, Jhansi

7. Office of Deputy Collector, Sadar

8. Office of Deputy Collector, Tahrauli

9. Office of Deputy Collector, Garautha

These audits were conducted to identify barriers to access for people with physical and sensory impairments as a pre cursor to improving

accessibility at these locations. Audits have been conducted and reports are being provided using checklist provided to maintain consistency

across departments/ locations. Scope of this audit includes both physical environment but also of information and services provided. Approach to

the audit was participatory and included discussions with management as well as visitors/ users/ people with disabilities on needs and suggestions

related to changes in internal and external environment to eliminate barriers.

http://accessibleindia.gov.in/

Access Audit Report for

Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jhansi

TABLE OF CONTENT FOR PART A -

PART A (A) –REGIONAL TRANSPORT OFFICE ……..…………….….………………………………………………………………………………………....1

PART A (B) - INFORMATION ABOUT AUDIT …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2

PART A (C) - SUMMARY OF RATINGS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4

TABLE OF CONTENT FOR PART B -

SECTION 1-ACCESSIBILITY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION RELATING TO SERVICES …………………………………………………9

SECTION 2-EVALUATION OF SERVICES ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12

SECTION 3-AUDIT OF PHYSICAL ASPECTS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15

SECTION 3.1 -EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...............13

Pathways ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………16

Parking and Alighting ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………….19

SECTION 3.2 -INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………................28

Entry to BIET Office - Main Entrance, Reception , Lobby ………………………………………………………………………………………………28

Vertical Circulation - Staircase, Handrail, Ramp, Lift, Escalator……………………………………………………………………………………….41

Inside the Premises - Corridors , Rooms ,Doors , Toilet , Cafeteria ………………………………………………………………………………..51

Building Facility - Water Unit , Control Mechanism ……………………….……………………………………………………………………………....79

Signage ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………84

Fire , Safety and Evacuation …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...90

ANNEXURE


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Part A

This access audit report for Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jhansi is organized in 2parts:

1. Part A - Introduction - provides:

a. Information about the Institute being audited

b. Information about audit

c. Summary of ratings for various elements covered during access audit

2. Part B - Audit report based on checklist provided and includes:

a. Section 1 - Accessibility of information and communication relating to services

b. Section 2 - Evaluation of services

c. Section 3 - Audit of physical aspects- this includes both external and internal environment



Part A (a) - Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering and Technology (BIET), Jhansi

Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jhansi (BIET) was established on an area encompassing 240 acres in 1986 with

an objective to develop Bundelkhand region, a back ward region of state of Uttar Pradesh, through growth of technical education and

industrial research. At present the institute runs 7 Under Graduate courses, 7 M.Tech courses and a Post Graduate management course

M.B.A with a total intake of more than 500 students.

Part A (b) - Information about audit

Dates of visits by audit team 23rd – 31st May , 2016

Team conducting access audit Audit Team (left to right) –

Harish Khushwaha , Neha Kulshreshtha , Pradeep

Kumar, Rashi Soman PrashantKakade

Persons without disability Ms Rashi Soman, Ms Radhika Agarwal,

Ms. Neha Kulshreshtha and Mr. Prashant

Kakade

Persons with Disabilities Mr Harish Kushwaha (wheelchair user)

Mr Pradeep Kumar (person with vision

impairment; white cane user)

Officer from department Dr Rajendra Kaushal (Ast. Professor , Department of Civil Engineering) ;

Mr Mahendra Khurd , JE (Civil)

Feedback from



Persons with Disabilities - visiting During our audit, no disabled visitor was seen at BIET

Persons with Disabilities -

employed

There are no persons with disabilities employed in this department



Part A (c) - Summary of ratings

Information and communication and others

Element Evaluation Observation Symbol

Information relating to building

website

2/ Inaccessible and

Unsatisfactory/

High

BIET website - http://www.bietjhs.ac.in/

is not in compliance with web accessibility standards and

hence cannot be accessed by persons with disability

Information relating to services

being provided

2/ Inaccessible and

Unsatisfactory/

High

Documents, publications, forms are available in print only.

Forms can be filled online as well but there is no accessible

interface for the same

Communication (reception,

announcements etc)

2/ Inaccessible and

Unsatisfactory/

High

There is no reception or visitor registration facility.

Sensitization - security/ service staff,

team mates etc.

2/ Inaccessible and

Unsatisfactory/

High

Staff has not undergone any disability awareness/ sensitization

training

Assistive devices 2/ Inaccessible and

Unsatisfactory/

High

Assistive devices and equipment (as per standards) have not

been procured by BIET



External Environment


External Pathways including

Access route

2/ Inaccessible and

Unsatisfactory/ High

There is no accessible route connecting the entrance gate,

parking, alighting point and all other external facilities

across the - AAU and RSU. Surface of the pathway is not

firm and even. Presence of open drains , wide gratings and

steep thresholds, insufficient lighting across the campus

(post sunset) and absence of Maps at the entrance,

Directional and Informational signage, as well as tactile

markings, makes independent navigation difficult for first

time user and especially persons with vision impairment

Parking 2/ Inaccessible and


No parking bay has been designated for persons with

disability across the a) AAU and b) RSU.

Alighting Point 2/ Inaccessible and


While covered alighting point was observed at the entrance

of a few buildings , it is not used for alighting vehicles and is

instead used for parking vehicles.

Outdoor facilities if any 2/ Inaccessible and


NA



Internal Environment


Entrance 2/ Inaccessible and

Unsatisfactory/

High

Entrances leading into the buildings in the AAU are being

made accessible by construction of ramps adjoining the

stepped entrance. Absence of handrails ( to be installed) and

tactile markings makes entrance inaccessible at this stage.

There are plans to make all entrances to RSU accessible in

the near future. At present , presence of staircase , kerb

ramps and inappropriately designed ramps , makes all

hostels inaccessible

Reception and lobby 2/ Inaccessible and

Unsatisfactory/

High

No reception desk seen. Having a reception desk will

facilitate access for visitors/ persons with disability.

Alternatively, signage with contact information of person

providing assistance is recommended

Horizontal circulations (corridors,

doors)

2/ Inaccessible and

Unsatisfactory/

High

Corridors are wide with sufficient space for movement and

maneuverability of wheelchairs. Some of the points of

inaccessibility noted during the audit AAU and RSU include



(1) presence of obstacle and protruding objects (2) missing

tactile warning strips to demarcate obstacles in the travel

path (3) inadequate lighting in some parts of the corridor,

Doors are wide (1) In some rooms door width has been

reduced due to stacking of furniture behind the doors or

furniture extending beyond the door entrance. (2) presence

of thresholds and/or thick mats restrict entry for wheelchair

users (3) Door frames do not contrast well with the

surrounding (4) Door indication is not accessible

Vertical circulation (stairs, elevator,

ramp, escalator)

2/ Inaccessible and

Unsatisfactory/

High

Staircases in the building are inaccessible due to (1)

Absence of continuous supporting handrails on both sides,

(2) missing visible color contrast at the edge of the steps, (3)

missing tactile markings at the start and end of the stairs.

Elevators, Ramps and Escalators have not been provided in

the building

Building facilities (work place,

customer counters, ATM, water

facilities, cafeteria etc.)

2/ Inaccessible and

Unsatisfactory/

High

Rooms are spacious, but room furniture (table , chair ,

cupboard) is not comfortable or accessible for persons with

disabilities in many rooms. Control switches are



inappropriately placed in many rooms.

ATM – does not have accessible interface

Signage 2/ Inaccessible and

Unsatisfactory/

High

Clear consistent signage across the office is missing. Points

of inaccessibility noted were (1) Installation at inappropriate

height for reading, (2) Inconsistent font type & size (3)

Inadequate color contrasting of signage against the wall, (4)

lack of visual, audio, tactile and braille signage across the

office is missing.

Sanitary facilities (toilets, shower

areas)

1/ Hazardous,

Inaccessible and

Unsatisfactory

There is no accessible toilet on premises. Existing toilets are

completely inaccessible

Emergency Evacuation 1/ Hazardous,

Inaccessible and

Unsatisfactory

No Plan for evacuation of persons in case of emergency is

provided. Equipment seen is old and while it is refilled

annually, it needs to be checked to ensure it is in working

condition. Staff training for emergency evacuation is

suggested

End of Part A





Part B

Part B/ Section 1-Accessibility of information and communication relating to services

- Information about services being provided

- How is information conveyed – website/ printed content/ forms/ formats etc

- Feedback from management

- Feedback from users

Information and Communication

No. Question Answer Remarks/ recommendations

Yes No

1.a The website proving information about the

building/service complies with web accessibility

standards.

The Powermapper tooli1 was used to test for accessibility

of the BIET website - http://www.bietjhs.ac.in/

The home page of the website itself showed high Priority

A issues ( 4 of 4 issues) on Accessibility of the

webpage, indicating that the website is not accessible

and is not in compliance to guidelines (WCAG).

1 Power Mapper Tool is a simple tool for website mapping. It tests websites for accessibility, broken links, browser compatibility and other errors.



Report generated for website accessibility is attached in

the Annexure. It relates to the following areas of website

compatibility - accessibility, broken links, browser

compatibility, web standard violations, spelling errors

and search engine issues.

1.b There is information detailing the accessible facilities

in the building with photographs

No Information about accessible facilities (washrooms,

parking spaces etc) should be made available in digital

and easy to understand accessible formats

Absence of detailed information regarding services for

persons with disability offered in the Institute may be a

potential dissuader for students from joining it2

2. All publications/brochures are available is also

available in alternate accessible formats such as:

- Braille

- Large Print ,- Audio

- Pictorial (wherever possible)

- Easy-to-read

- Plain language

- Available in Hindi& English

- Accessible Electronic formats that can be shared

over email or mobile platforms.

No Materials should be available in accessible formats such

as - Braille/ Large Print/ Audio/ Pictorial (as appropriate)/

Easy-to-read/ Plain language/ In both Hindi and English.

These materials should also be in accessible Electronic

formats that can be shared over email or mobile

platforms

2Official data on the number of persons with disability,currently studying at the Institute is not being recorded. Observations have been made based on our

conversations with staff and faculty and the two students with mild to moderate orthopedic disability whom we met during the course of the study



3 Printed service related documents such as forms,

menu cards, etc. are in accessible formats

No Forms, Menu cards are not available in alternate

accessible formats

4. Forms can be filled electronically through an

accessible software

No No forms were seen on the website which need to be

filled electronically

5. Additional support is available to fill written forms if

required.

Yes Persons with disability are assisted on a case by case

basis. There is need for well established process and

policy to assist Persons with Disability . Establishment of

a dedicated team with representation from staff , faculty

and student body may be a step towards the same

6. Staff members are trained in Indian Sign Language

interpretation. If not, then Sign language interpreters

are available on call.

No No training has been provided to staff members in Indian

Sign Language (ISL)

7 Assistive technology such as Loop hearing systems,

Audio orientation tools, interpretative video’s or

audio tours in with captioning or sign language,

wheelchairs etc. are available

No No assistive technology or equipment seen in the office.

8. There is adequate lighting and no glare for deaf

persons and persons with low vision

Yes Negligible street lights were seen across the campus thus

impacting maneuverability of persons with vision

impairment especially post sunset

9. Adequate support is available for persons from

different cultures, learning disabilities, those not

formally educated, in all the above provisions

No People are very supportive and willing to help. But they

need to be trained to understand the varying needs of

persons with different disabilities



Part B/ Section 2 - Evaluation of services

Evaluation of service

No. Question Answer Remarks/ recommendations

Yes No

1. Disability sensitization sessions are part of the

staff induction programme.

No Regular sensitization sessions should be held for Faculty , Staff

and Students to assist their interaction with students with

disability. Since the nature of their interactions and challenges

faced will differ, a separate sensitization is recommended for all

three groups.

2. Staff are trained to assist persons with

disabilities, including persons with learning

disabilities

No Training sessions should be held to apprise staff on etiquettes

for interacting with persons with disabilities. We are not aware

of any students with Learning Disability who are studying at the

institute at the moment but a detailed understanding of

diversity in disability would help

3. Staff are trained in basic Indian sign language No Staff are not trained in Indian Sign Language

4. Staff are aware of the accessible facilities that are

available and know how to operate them

NA No accessible facilities seen on the premises. Staff is not aware

of the same as well

5 All accessibility equipment is checked regularly

and maintained well.

NA No accessible equipment procured by the Institute

6 There is a procedure for a client with disabilities

to lodge a complaint or make suggestions

No There is no specific procedure defined for lodging complaints

for disabled students.

7. Guide dogs are allowed in the premises NA



8. Trained live assistance is available in premises for

all disability constituencies where it may be

required

No An identified resource/cell should be identified and suitably

trained for providing assistance to students with disability.

9. There is a plan to improve accessibility over a set

timeframe

No Recommended that a plan be devised.

10.a There is an equal opportunities policy within the

organisation to promote the employment of staff

with disabilities

Yes As a Government of India department, the office is not allowed

to discriminate on basis of disability

10.b Policy also includes commitment to reasonable

adjustment of work place environment to

accommodate new staff and clients with

disabilities

NA Policy should be framed to create an inclusive environment for

staff and students with disability. The policy can also include

need for reasonable changes (accommodations) to assist

persons with disability on campus. Accommodations should be

proactive and could include adjustments such as – 1) engaging

with disabled students as soon as they seek admission (to

understand the changes required to enable learning) 2)

assigning a disability cell/ resource personto address the needs

of disabled staff and students on campus 3) creating an overall

ethos of inclusion at the Institute

11 Organisation has a disability focal person in

charge who manages the concerns of employees

and clients with disabilities

No No person designated currently. Recommended to have a

designated team (comprising Faculty , Staff and Students)to

manage concerns of persons with disabilities visiting/ working /

seeking admission at the Institute



Recommendations : Information and Communication & Evaluation of Services -

Full accessibility and inclusion at BIET will be established, only whencomplete access to Information, Communication and

Services (along with access of the External and Internal Environment), is provided to persons with disability. In order to ensure

the above, the following elements may need to be considered –

1. Setup an Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC) which can proactively assess and address needs of disabled students. EOC can work as a

single point of contact where students can voice their problems and put forth their requirements

2. Policies and procedures should be aligned to facilitate inclusion of persons with disability - staff , faculty , student and visitors

3. Disability Sensitization across the Institute – Faculty , Staff members and students should be trained for disability awareness and

basic sign language, so that they can provide adequate and additional support to disabled persons on campus.

4. Provide access to the BIET website for persons with disability (including people with vision impairment). Procedure for lodging

complaints should be inclusive of methods which can be used by persons with disabilities.

5. All Printed material should be made available in alternate accessible formats, i.e. large prints, braille, audio, pictorial, etc – this

includes publications, brochures, forms, menu cards, etc published by the department.

6. Forms should be electronically accessible

7. Assistive technology and equipment (example - wheelchairs) should be procured and well maintained. Staff should be trained on

usage of the same.



Part B/ Section 3 - Audit of physical aspects – external environment

For the purpose of the audit, all buildings across the campus,have been analyzed as 2 Units – 1) Academic and Administrative Unit 2)

Residential and Student Activity Unit . Audit Observations for each element of the external and internal environment is provided as per

these two units . Wherever it was felt that the observations are common across bothe elements , theyhave been combined to improve

readability of the document

Academic And Administrative Unit (AAU) Residential and Student Activity Unit (RSU)

A-1 Civil Engineering B-1 Vrindawan Bhawan

A-2 Mechanical Engineering B-2 Saket Bhawan

A-3 Workshop B-3 Panchwati Bhawan

A-4 Electronics and Communication B-4 Jai Bharat Bhawan

A-5 Academic Block B-5 A P J Abdul Kalam Bhawan

A-6 Lecture Hall Complex B-6 Yashodra Bhawan

A-7 Administrative Block B-7 Kalpana Chawla Bhawan

A-8 Library B-8 Student Activity Complex



Accessible Route Parking and Alighting

External Environment - Accessible Route

Observation and Issues

The entire campus is spread over 240 acres of land. The AAU and RSU are at considerable walking distance (more than 500 m) from

each other,with long patches of wilderness . No mode of transportation has been provided for enable comfortable movement across

the campus .

While there is sufficient space to accommodate an accessible walking path along with the vehicular traffic , absence of an accessible

route , hinders smooth movement for all users and persons with disability in particular -

1. There is no Accessible route connecting the entrance gate, parking, alighting point and all other external facilities across the -

AAU and RSU

2. Surface of the pathway is not firm and even. Further , presence of open drains , wide gratings and steep thresholds, makes it

difficult for disabled users to move around independently.

3. Lighting across the campus is insufficient (post sunset)

4. Maps at the entrance and across the campus are missing. Directional and informational signage, as well as tactile markings has

not been provided to suitably guide users across premises. In the absence of these , a first time user and especially persons

with vision impairment can easily get lost



While a pedestrian pathway runs parallel to the road on either side throughout the campus , it is inaccessible - rough and uneven with

en-route obstructions hindering smooth movement

Insufficient and Inaccessible signage can make

independent navigation difficult for a first time user a challenge

Loose gravel along the travel path leading to

the Workshop (AAU)

Wide drain gratings on the way to

Student Activity Centre



3. ACCESSIBLE ROUTE (Chapter 1 of the CPWD Handbook)

No. Question Answers Common Observations (Unit 1 and 2)

Yes No

3.a An accessible route connects the entrance gate, parking,

alighting point all other external facilities with the accessible

entrance

No An accessible path needs to be constructed

across the campus. It should connect the main

gate to the parking bay -alighting point and

other important facilities across the campus.

Accessible route should connect to the RSU

3.b The accessible path is:

Minimally 1200mm wide NA

Gradient should be more than 1:12 or a cross slope of 1:50 NA

If free of any barriers or obstacles. Grating if any is

perpendicular to the direction of the path

NA

Has a kerbramp in case there are and level changes between

the traffic lane and the accessible path.

NA

Has tactile guiding path including directional, hazard warning

and positional tiles provided for independent navigation

across all the chief functions at the building

NA

Is there adequate artificial light on the path after sunset? NA No ; Minimum lighting (due to inadequate steert

lights) was observed across the campus post

sunset

3.c If there is no accessible path record recommendations Refer recommendations below



Recommendations –Accessible Route

- Accessible route should be constructed across the campus with a row of tactile guidance strip installed across this route.

- Obstructions should be removed from the path of travel. If unavoidable, tactile markings should be used to demarcate and warn

users.

- Appropriate directional & informational signage (tactile included) along with maps should be provided to facilitate navigation

Accessible Route Parking and Alighting

External Environment – Parking and Alighting

Observation and Issues -

Parking -

1. No parking bay has been designated for persons with disability across the a) AAU and b) RSU Even though most buildings in

the AAU have a parking bay designated for staff and visitors , vehicles are seen parked haphazardly across the campus, under

covered areas (including corridors) which can be a hazardous (trip hazard), for persons with vision impairment. No parking

facility was observed outside the RSU No signage (directional or Informational) was seen to guide users to the Parking Bay

2. A firm, covered, leveled pathway connecting the parking bay with the building entrance is missing

Alighting -

3. While covered alighting point was observed at the entrance of a few buildings , it is not used for alighting vehicles and is

instead used for parking vehicles.



2-wheelers parked inside the Workshop – (opposite post office and bank) No firm, covered, leveled pathway connecting the parking bay with

the building entrance – Electronics and Communication Dept

Jai Bharat Bhawan - Alighting point (on the road) from where

steps lead intothe Hostel

Alighting point reserved for parking vehicles – Administrative Block



EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT

1. PARKING (Chapter 17 of CPWD Handbook)

No. Question Answers Common Observations (AAU and RSU)

Yes No

1.a Is there a parking lot available for visitors and

staff?

Yes AAU- Parking lot is available at 6 out of 7 entrances

(exception Lecture Theatre) .

RSU - No designated parking observed

1.b

Are there accessible parking bays reserved for

persons with disabilities? If yes,

No No Parking bays reserved for persons with disability

How many bays are reserved? NA

Is the size of the bay 3600 x 6000mm? NA

Are they located within 500mm from the

accessible entrance?

NA

Does it have signage as per requirement? NA

Does the parking have a shelter? NA

Is there a firm, covered, leveled pathway

minimally 1200mm wide connecting the parking

bay with the building entrance?

Yes A direct pathway with appropriate width connects

parking bay with entrance of AAU. The path needs to

be covered, leveled and made firm. Ramps are under

construction to make entrance accessible

The same is not observed in RSU

Is the accessible parking bay monitored to ensure

rightful use of the space?

NA There is no designated accessible parking bay

Is there tactile floor guidance in the parking area No Tactile guidance to assist persons with vision



for independent mobility for persons with

blindness and low vision? Specifically routes

guiding from parking area to entry points of

buildings, emergency exits.

impairment,for navigation across the campus, is not

available

1-c. If there is no accessible parking bay then identify

the space for it

Refer Recommendations Below

2. ALIGHTING (Chapter 17 of CPWD Handbook)

No. Question Answer Observations

Yes No

2.a Is there an alighting point for persons with disabilities

next to the entrance?

No While covered alighting point was observed at the

entrance of a few buildings , it is not used for alighting

vehicles and is instead used for parking vehicles. An

alighting point needs to be constructed at all entrances of

AAU and RSU and be made fully accessible for PwD

2.b If yes

Is the space levelled, covered and out of the traffic

lane?

NA Space needs to be leveled , covered and changes need to

be incorporated to allow direct entry into the building

Is it signposted? NA No signs indicating alighting point has been provided

Have a step free route leading to entrance? NA Steps seen in the pathway from the current alighting point

to building entrance



Does not require the disabled person to cross the

traffic lane?

NA

Does it have a tactile guiding path including

directional, hazard warning and positional tiles

directing till the entrance?

NA Tactile guiding path including directional, hazard warning

and positional tiles directing till the entrance were not

seen across the campus

2.c If there is no alighting point then identify spacefor it NA Refer recommendations below

Recommendations – Parking

1. An accessible parking bay of size 3600 X 6000 mm, located close to accessible entrance, needs to be designated for visitors/

staff with disability

2. Parking should be connected to building entrance, via a firm, covered and leveled pathway (1200mm wide). Tactile floor

guidance will provide additional, independent mobility for persons with vision impairment.

Alighting

1. Alighting point needs to be close to the building entrance – leveled, covered and out of the traffic lane. At the point of transfer

from a vehicleto the accessible path, the lane should be blended to a common level or gently ramped. Further, an access aisle

of at least 1500mm wide by 6000mm long adjacent and parallel to the vehicle pull-up space should be provided (at the same

level as the vehicle or kerbed appropriately).

2. Alighting point should be sheltered and should have identification signage and tactile floor guidance for independent mobility

for persons with vision impairment.

3. A transfer bay should be constructed for ease of movement from parking and alighting zone to the accessible entrance of the

building .

Refer CPWD Handbook 2014 – Sec 1, 6, 17

Refer pic below for proposed parking bay and alighting points



3 Proposed Parking for Persons with Disability is represented in yellow and alighting point in green

Proposed Parking &Alighting3

ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT (AAU)

Civil Engineering Department

Proposed Parking to Accessible Entrance - The gradient of the

path leading to the accessible entrance (ref arrow) needs to be

smoothened.

Proposed Alighting point- The area needs to be covered

Mechanical Engineering Department

Proposed Parking – the area needs to be cleared and smoothened (pic 2)

Proposed Alighting point- The area should be covered appropriately



Electronics and Communications Engineering Department

The path connecting the proposed accessible parking , alighting and

accessible entrance needs to be made firm and obstruction free.

Academic Block

Accessible parking and alighting point needs to be constructed as

highlighted

Workshop

Proposed Parking - corresponding to the wall opposite the CBI Board

Proposed Alighting – Adjoining the ramp leading to the Workshop entrance

Path from the parking , leading to the alighting and entrance needs to be smoothened

Administrative Block

The existing parking and alighting is appropriate for Persons with disability. It

needs to be retrofitted as per accessibility standards ( signage , transfer bay)

and the travel path needs to be made firm, leveled and barrier free



Lecture Theatre At present , the Lecture theatre is approached by the internal corridor through an inaccessible route. BIET is considering making an accessible

entrance , parking bay and alighting bay to allow direct entry to Lecture Theatre in future

RESIDENTIAL AND STUDENT ACTIVITY UNIT (RSU)

Kalpana Chawla Hostel

Accessible parking is proposed along the wall

opposite the entrance gate . The current alighting

point is accessible

Yashodra Bhawan

Accessible parking is proposed along the wall opposite

the entrance gate . A covered alighting point needs to be

constructed next to the entrance

Vrindavan Bhawan

Accessible parking is proposed along the

adjoining wall of the entrance gate . The current

alighting point is accessible



A P J Abdul Kalam Hostel Panchwati Bhawan Saket Bhawan

Accessible parking and alighting point needs to be constructed as highlighted . Proposed parking at Saket Bhawan may require changes in the landscape

Jai Bharat

Parking and alighting point at this stage is

on the road , at considerable distance

from the entrance.

Once the entrance is made accessible ,

parking and alighting point can be shifted

closer to the Hostel Entrance(ref pic

above)

Student Activity Centre - Accessible parking and alighting point needs to be constructed as highlighted



Part B/ Section 3 - Audit of physical aspects - internal environments

Main entrance4, Reception and Lobby

Observation and Issues

1. Entrances leading into the buildings in the AAU are being made accessible by construction of ramps adjoining the stepped

entrance. Please refer to the table below for details of the ramp under construction/ constructed.

- Handrails and Tactile markings are missing in all these ramps – While it is planned to put handrails on both sides of the ramp at a

later stage , there are no such plans for installing tactile markings

- Library is completely inaccessible currently.

2. It is planned to make similar accessible entrance in RSU in the near future. Elements of inaccessibility are detailed below. Some

buildings, are seen to have a combination of one or more of the elements below-

- Steps at the entrance – Steps with absence of supporting handrails makes access difficult. Presence of thresholds and grooves due to

steel gates also restrict access for persons using canes, crutches and wheelchairs

- Ramps (including kerb ramps) at the building entrance – Inadequate width and/or steep gradient - unusable by wheelchair users

3. Entrances (AAU and RSU) have no reception desk to assist visitors including persons with disability.

4. There is adequate space and turning radii for wheelchairs in lobbiess (AAU and RSU) across the campus

4Ramps are mostly seen at the Entrance to the Buildings and have hence been covered under the Sec - Main Entrance. Only ramps, which connect floors is

covered under the Sec-Ramps.

Entry to BIET Vertical Circulation Inside the Premises Building Facilities Signage Safety, Fire Evacuation

Main Entrance,

Reception, Lobby

Stairs, Handrails,

Ramps, lifts, Escalators

Corridors, Rooms, Doors,

Counters, Toilets, Cafeteria

Water Units, Control

Mechanisms



ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT (AAU)

Civil Engineering

L shaped ramp –

- width – 1800 mm

- gradient – steep (for independent

navigation by wheelchair user without

handrail)

-

Staircase –

- Riser -150mm ; Tread – 310

mm(appropriate)

- Steps require mending



Library Ramp adjoining Civil Engineering Department,

leading to the rear of Admin Block and Library -

independent navigation not possible at this stage

due to the absence of handrails

The Library is at the first floor and the only means

of vertical accessibility is staircase, thus making it

inaccessible. Once the ramp , near the lecture

theatre leading to First Floor is constructed , Library

will become accessible from the rear

Lecture Hall

Complex

Lecture Hall is currently accessed from the outer

courtyard. Staircase without handrail and deep

grooves due to the steel gate make entry

inaccessible

The construction of independent accessible

entrance will start in July , post the completion of

work underway across other Departments



Workshop

Ramp –

- width – 1830 mm (appropriate)

- gradient - steep (for independent navigation

by wheelchair user without handrail)

- Ramp misused for vehicle entry into the

campus

Staircase –

- Riser – 150 mm ; Tread – 300 mm

(appropriate)

- Deep grooves at the threshold of steel gate

hazardous for wheelchair users and persons

using crutches and canes.



Electronics and

Communication

Ramp –

- width – 1970 mm (inappropriate)

- gradient – steep (for independent


handrail)

- Vehicle blocking entrance of the ramp

Staircase –

- Riser -140mm ; Tread – 300 mm

(appropriate)

- Narrow width

Academic Block

Ramp –

- width – 1970 mm (inappropriate)

- gradient ~` steep (for independent


handrail)

- Vehicle blocking entrance of the ramp

Staircase –


(appropriate)



Administrative

Block

L shaped ramp –

- Under-construction at the time of the study

, hence could not be audited

Staircase –


(appropriate)

- Absence of handrail on the side can be

hazardous

Mechanical

Engineering

The Department is inaccessible from the main entrance at the moment. The construction of Ramp will start in July,

post the completion of work underway across other Departments.



RESIDENTIAL AND STUDENT ACTIVITY UNIT (RSU)

Inacessible ramp (pic 1) and kerb ramp (pic 2) leading to the entrance of the building

APJ Abdul Kalama Hostel – Inappropriate Ramp gradient ,Absence of handrail and surface with

deep grooves makes even assisted navigation difficult for wheelchair users

YashodraBhawan –

Narrow kerb ramp with inappropriate gradient



Inacessible point of entry into the Building

Jai Bharat Hostel – Steps with high treads , no handrails and threshold at the entrance make the Hostel completely inaccessible (Pic 1)

Of all the Residential facilities avalible at BIET, Jai Bharat Hostel is the most inaccessible. In the absence of any processes and policies

for creating an inclusive learning environment for persons with disability on campus, this Hostel has been allocated to the only student

with severe orthopedic disability ( crutches user , both lower limbs affected by polio)

Student Activity Centre – Wide drain gratings and steps with appropriate tread and riser but no handrails and tactile markings leading to the centre

(Pic 2)



Grooves due to steel gates restricting access for persons using canes, crutches and wheelchairs

PanchvatiBhawan SaketBhawan VrindavanBhawan

Points of inaccessibility – steps and grooves

due to steel gate

Points of inaccessibility – threshold and

grooves due to steel gate

Points of inaccessibility – threshold and grooves due to

steel gate



INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT

4. ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE (Chapter 7 of CPWD Handbook)

No

.

Question By Building

A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 A-5 A-6 A-7 A-8 B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 B-5 B-6 B-7 B-8

4.a The main entrance is accessible to all

users, if not there is an alternate

accessible entrance to the front of the

building and into the entrance lobby. (If

stairs or ramp are present please refer

the corresponding section)

No5 No No No No No Yes No No No No No No No No No

The accessible entrance has a landing

1500 x 1500 m

Yes NA Yes Yes Yes NA Yes NA No No No No No No No No

The entrance door is usable by disabled

persons6

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Ye

s

There is a difference in floor finish that is

identifiable by blind users at the door

entrance

No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No

There is accessible identification signage No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No

5 Once the construction of Ramp is complete (inclusing installation of handrails) , most buildings in AAU ( A-1 , A-3,A-4,A-5,A-7) will become accessible to a

wheelchair user 6 The entrance door to buildings in AAU and RSU remain open and hence there is no accessability related challenge



to identify the accessible entrance (see

corresponding section on signage in the

Handbook and section 16 below)

The entrance is illuminated after sunset if

building is used that time


The entrance has an audio signal No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No

4.b If an accessible entrance is not present,

then identify the best option to create

one.

All entrances can be made accessible by incorporating the below mentioned recommendations

5 RECEPTION & LOBBY (Chapter 6, 11 of CPWD Handbook)

No. Question Answers Common Observations ( AAU and RSU)

Yes No

5.a Is the reception counter identifiable from the

entrance?

No None of the buildings A1-A8 and B1-B8 have a

reception counter or lobby.

Is there 900mm wide and 1200mm deep clear space

in front of the reception counter?

NA

Is a part of the counter between 760 mm to 800mm

from the floor with a 400mm to600mm clear recess

under the counter?

NA

Does the counter contrast in color with the NA



background wall and the floor?

Is the counter top adequately illuminated? NA

Is the counter to surface non-reflective? NA

Is there accessible identification signage for the

reception?(see corresponding section on signage in

the Handbook and section 16 NA below)

NA

Is there accessible directional signage directing to

various building facilities at the reception ?

No Directional signage across the premise is missing.

Few signage are observed intermittently but they are

designed in inaccessible format

In case of glass empanelled receptions there is a

microphone that is used by the receptionist

NA

Is there an induction loop available at the reception

counter?

NA

Is there live assistance available at the counter to

guide persons to their destination?

NA There is no assistance available currently. A specific

person/ position can be identified for assisting persons

with disabilities.

5.b Is printed information available in accessible

alternate formats? (see corresponding section

under point 2 of Information and Communication

table above)

No Printed information in alternate accessible formats is

not available for persons with disability studying /

visiting the campus

Can any of the staff members’ communicate in

sign language?

No Staff members are not trained in Indian Sign

Language.

Does staff policy require the staff to assist people No There is no staff policy to assist people with disabilities



with disabilities in filling forms if required? in filling forms. Howeverstaff members were willing to

assist persons with disability coming to the office

5.c The lobby is at one level with adequate

maneuvering space for wheelchair users.

No There is no designated Lobby in the campus.

5.d The lobby has adequate seating for waiting, based

on the function of and human traffic in the building.

NA

Recommendations - Accessible Entrance, Reception & Lobby

1. Main Entrance to the building can be made more accessible by:

a. Removing vehicles parked and obstacles placed in front of the building entrance.

b. Providing handrails for support on both sides of the steps / ramps at the entrance (Ref Sec- Steps, Handrails)

c. Having tactile markings at the start and end of the stairs/ramps.Visible color contrast between ramps /staircase and

entrance flooring would help

d. Installing appropriate and accessible signage at the entrance

e. Providing audio signs for guiding persons with vision impairment

f. Ramps & Stairs –

1. Ramps should be of width at least 1800 mm and gradient not more than 1:12. Steps should be of following

dimensions - risers <150 mm and tread>300 mm with visible color contrasting strips at the edge of the steps.

2. Handrails should be provided on both sides of the ramp and steps at a height of around 900 mm from the finished

floor.

3. Tactile warning strips (300 mm from the top, bottom and landings of the ramp and staircase) should be provided to

suitably guide persons with vision impairment.

4. Ramp and stairs should be well illuminated and the floor surface should be non-slippery and glare free

Refer CPWD Handbook 2014 – Sec 2, 3



2. Reception Counter & Lobby

a. Having a reception desk will facilitate navigation for visitors who are unable to find their way around. In absence of a

reception desk, a person in the office should be identified as the focal point of contact for assisting persons with disability.

b. Communications, brochures, forms should be made available in alternate accessible formats

c. Staff should be trained to understand the need of persons with disabilities and basic sign language

d. Lobby should be made in the administrative department especially with sufficient seating and maneuvering space

Refer CPWD Handbook 2014 – Sec – 6, 11

Stairs, Handrails, Ramps, lifts, Escalators


1. Staircase –

Common observations across all staircases a) AAU b) RSU have been detailed below7. Steps are of accepted uniform dimension risers (150

mm) and tread (305 mm)

i. Steps are inaccessible due to (a) lack of color contrasting on edges and (b) missing warning strips at start and end of stairs

7 Steps (if any), present at the building entrance, have been detailed under Sec – Accessible Entrance.


Main Entrance,

Reception, Lobby

(Across Floors)

Stairs, Handrails,


Corridors, Rooms, Doors,

Counters, Toilets, Cafeteria


Mechanisms



ii. Area under the stairs has obstacles which need to be removed/ demarcated to indicate danger (Refer pic below)

2. Handrails

Three types of Handrail were observed across the campus – 1) Wooden 2) Steel 3) Cement

a. Cement handrails are broad and do not offer the desired grip

b. Handrails are provided only on one side of the stairs(side away from the wall) at the desired height (between 760 – 900 mm)

c. Handrails contrast against the background (Refer to pics above)

d. Handrails do not begin 300 mm before the start and end of the stairs.

e. Handrails need to be kept free of dust and well maintained.

3. Ramps – This section covers only those ramps which connect from one floor to another. All other ramps at the building entrances,

have been covered under the section – Accessible Entrance and Corridors

Most buildings are two storied and stairs is the only means of vertical accessibility. Ramps are provided in the following buildings -

- AAU - Plan is underway to construct a ramp in the outer corridor (near Lecture Theatre). This will connect the two floors in the

AAU Since all the Buildings in this Unit are interconnected,a single ramp will make the first floor of all buildings accessible. It will

also provide access to the Library.

- Student Activity Centre - Long ramp with no landing , inappropriate gradient and width and no handrails (ref pic)

4. No Lifts and escalators seen in the building. There is little space for construction of lifts, inside the building



AAU

Academic Block

Thick cement handrail offering inappropriate

grip-present on one side and not extending

beyond staircase. Water cooler makes area

under the staircase wet and slippery

Department of ECE

Vehicles / Garbage / Dump etc observed under the

staircase across the campus

Outer Corridor –Near Lecture Theatre

Staircase without handrail can be

hazardous for all users



Residential and Student Activity Unit (RSU)

Jai Bharat Bhawan

Area under the staircase used for dumping

garbage

YashodraBhawan

Staircase with inappropriatly designed wooden handrail

Student Activity Centre

Long ramp with no landing at desired

intervals , Inappropriate gradient and

width ;Handrail missing



INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT

6. STAIRS (Chapter 4 of CPWD Handbook)

N

o.

Question By Building8

A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 A-5 A-6 A-7 A-8 B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 B-5 B-6 B-7 B-8

6.

a

Are risers 150mm high - tread 300mm

wide?

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Is there color contrasting strip at steps

edge?


Do the stairs have handrails at two levels

on both sides that are continuous on the

landing?


Do the handrails project beyond the end

of the flight and curve back


Is there tactile warning tiles provided at

the beginning and end of each flight?


Is there adequate illumination on the

stairs?


Is step surface non-slippery and non-

glary?


8 These are common observations across staircase in one building



Is under-stair area cordoned off? No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No

Are steps uniform in width and height? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

The staircase is not circular and not sharp? No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No

Are the stairs continuous without any

abrupt breaks and gaps?


Handrail Type

Academic And Administrative Unit Residential and Student Activity Unit

A-1 Civil Engineering Steel B-1 VrindawanBhawan Cement and Steel

A-2 Mechanical Engineering Cement B-2 SaketBhawan steel

A-3 Workshop No

staircase

B-3 PanchwatiBhawan Steel

A-4 Electronics and Communication Cement B-4 Jai Bharat Bhawan Steel

A-5 Academic Block Steel B-5 A P J Abdul KalamBhawan Steel

A-6 Lecture Hall Complex Steel B-6 YashodraBhawan Steel and Wooden

A-7 Administrative Block Cement B-7 KalpanaChawlaBhawan Steel



8. HANDRAIL (Chapter 5 of CPWD Handbook)

No. Question Answers Common Observations ( AAU and

RSU)

Yes No

8.a Handrails have been provided on both sides of the stairs and ramp? No Handrails are provided on only one

side,for staircases adjacent to the wall

Handrails have been provided at the height of 900 mm and 760 mm. Yes

Handrails contrast in color from the background wall and the floor? No Not clearly contrastied against the

wall

Handrails are circular and non-slippery. Yes Most steel and wooden handrails are

circular and non slippery. Ref pic for

detailes

Have an uninterrupted grip? Yes

The end of the handrail is either grouted or turned downwards. No End of the handrail is mostly not

grouted / turned downward as

desired

There is adequate hand clearance between the wall and the handrail? No At most places , there is no handrail

on the side next to the wall

8.b Handrails are maintained and kept free from dust, especially if they

are provided externally?Accessible Signage for directional arrow and

floor number provided on all floors at designated location (see

corresponding section on signage in the Handbook and section 16

below)

No Handrails are not well maintained.

No signage is provided



7. RAMP (Chapter 2 of CPWD Handbook)

No. Question Answers Remarks/Recommendation

Yes No

Is a ramp is provided as an alternate route

to the stairs?

No Student Activity Centre9 – Ramp is built as an alternate means

of vertical accessibility. It is inappropriately designed and

cannot be accessed by wheelchair users independently.

Inaccessible entrance of Student Activity Centre further inhibit

usage

Is the ramp gradient not steeper than

1:12? In case of higher height difference

the gradient may be gentler

No Student Activity Centre - Ramp gradient is steeper than 1:12

Ramp width is not less than 1800mm No Student Activity Centre - Ramp width is greater than 1800 mm

Handrails have been provided on both

sides of the ramp and are continuous on

the landing

No No ramp has been provided

9 AAU – It is planned to construct a ramp which will be an alternate means of vertical accessibility to stairs , connecting ground and

first floor ; RSU - All units are inaccessible at the moment and there are no plans to construct ramp / install elevator to make them

accessible



Landings have been provided at specified

internals and at the beginning and end of

the ramp.

No Landing at appropriate interval would have improved the

usability of the ramp manifold

Tactile warning blocks have been installed

300mm from the top, bottom and

landings of each ramp run in external

environments.

No

The ramp is well illuminated No No ; illumination was found to be insufficient even during

daylight

The floor surface is non-slippery and non-

glary

Yes

Do the ramps have tactile warning tiles at

the beginning and end of each ramp run

No Pls add comments

7.b If alternate access route by ramp has not

been provided then identify the space and

design for the ramp.

AAU – It is planned to construct a ramp to connect the ground

floor and first floor of all the units soon . Space has already

been identified and budget is being allocated for the same

RSU – There is sufficient space across all hostels to design

ramps to make all floors accessible. Since such changes are

effort , time and cost intensive , it is important to design a few

completely accessible rooms ( with attached washrooms) across

a few Hostels in the short run and devise a suitable policy to

allocated them to students based on varying needs



Recommendations : Staircase –

- Steps should have - riser150 mm high and tread 300 mm wide with visible color contrasting on the edges.

- Steps should be of uniform width, even and continuous, to prevent tripping.

- Handrails should be provided on both sides of the staircase.

- Tactile warnings at the beginning and end of the staircase should be provided to suitably guide persons with vision

impairment.

- Staircase should be well lit and area under the stair case should be covered or cordoned off.

Handrails

- Handrails should be provided on both sides of ramps and staircases at a height of 900 mm from the wall

- Handrails should begin 300 mm before the start and end 300 mm after the end of the staircase. It should be clearly contrasted

against the wall

- Handrails should be continuous, and well maintained.

Ramps –

- Detailed Reccomendations covered in the section on “Entry to BIET – Main Entrance”





Main Entrance,

Reception, Lobby

Stairs, Handrails,


Corridors, Rooms,

Doors, Toilets,

Cafeteria


Mechanisms

Inside the Premises – Corridors

Observations and Issues -

Academic and Administrative Unit (AAU)

Corridors across AAU have been divided into – 1) Internal Corridors – Inside the Department Buildings and 2) External Corridor–

Connecting the Department Buildings from the rear

Internal Corridors -

1. Corridors are wide (more than 1200 mm) with sufficient space for movement of wheelchairs. Obstructions placed in the travel path

need to be removed or cordoned off using tactilewarning strips. Water coolers, cupboards, benches and even vehicles were seen

parked all along the corridor. In absence of tactile markings, this can pose a hazard for persons with vision impairment.

2. A 1500*1500 mm space for turning of wheelchairs, is seen at some pointsalongthe corridor

3. Corridors are well illuminated during the day. Patches of dark and light which can be disorienting for a person with vision

impairment, is seen across the Unit

4. Floor finish is non-slip and non-reflective across buildings in general No handrail is provided alongthe corridors, for support

5. Color contrast between the floor and wall is not adequate in general ease of distinguishability by a person with vision impairment

External Corridor



Corridors in the exterior are being made accessible,by replacing steps with ramps / kerb ramps (wherever needed).

- The flooring of these ramps was being layed at the time of the audit and we were told that its finish would be non slip and non

reflective.

- Handrails on both sides of the ramp is missing. CPWD Guidelines for the same has been shared with the Chief Engineer to

ensure compliance

- All ramps have a gradient ranging less than 1:12 as desired. Ramps Especially ramps with width > 1800 mm ( leading to

Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering Division from the rear) will be difficult to navigate independently once complete

- The steps adjoining the 2 ramps which are connecting the Administrative Department to Lecture Theatre have water and electric

pipes exposed. White cane can get stuck in this and cause trip hazard for the user (ref pic below)

Residential and Student Activity Unit (RSU)10

1. Corridors are wide (more than 1200 mm) with sufficient space for movement of wheelchairs. Obstructions are seen placed in the

travel path across the corridor

2. Corridors is not well illuminated at many patches across the Hostels

3. Floor finish is non-slip and non-reflective in most buildings

4. No handrail is provided in the corridors for support

10

RSU has internal corridors only



Enroute Obstructions

AAU - Civil Engineering Department (internal corridor)

Open Fire Safety cupboard and protruding AC vent can be hazardous for

visitors

AAU- (exterior corridor) –

Steps (adjoining ramp under construction) connecting the

Administrative Department to Lecture Theatre – White Cane can get

stuck in between pipe laid for water and electricity



Tactile strips needed to signal danger and prevent accidents

AAU - Civil Engineering Department (internal corridor)-

Corridor with open courtyards and no railings / tactile strips

RSU - Jai Bharat Bhawan –

Steps with wide tread and risers enroute corridor. No tactile strips

indicating presence



Inadequately lit corridor and pattern of dark and light on the floor and walls are disorienting for a person with vision impairment

AAU - Civil Engineering Department (internal corridor) RSU - Student Activity Unit

RSU - SaketBhawan



Corridor Misused

AAU - Workshop (internal corridor)–

Vehicle parked outside CBI office in the Corridor

RSU - KalpanaChawla Hostel –

Hanging wires pose safety hazard for all users



11. CORRIDORS (Chapter 6 of CPDW Handbook)

No. Question

AAU RSU

Internal Corridoor External corridoor

11.a The corridor is minimally 1200mm wide?

All corridoore are more than 1200 mm wide and have sufficient space to

maneuver

There are no protruding objects or barriers

on the corridor?

Several obstructions –

Furniture , Vehicles etc

were observed en-route

across corridoors

No Several obstructions

– Furniture etc were

observed en-route

across corridoors

If there are protruding objects then they

are guarded?

Protruding objects in path

of travel are not guarded

No protruding

objects

observed

Protruding objects in

path of travel are not

guarded

There is 1500 mm x 1500mm space to

allow a wheelchair user to turn around at

some point on the corridor?

Yes Yes Yes

The floor finish is non-slip and non-

reflective?

Yes Yes Yes

The corridor is well illuminated?

Mostly ; though there are

many stretches that are

not well lit across the

campus

Yes Mostly ; though

there are many

stretches that are not

well lit across the



campus

There are handrails provided on both sides

of the corridor?

No No No

There is a colour contrast between the

floor, walls, doors and the ceiling?

No color contrast provided. Having color contrasts can assist persons with

low vision to walk more easily.

11.b Are the corridors maintained and kept free

of unwanted barriers such as furniture,

plants etc?

Obstructions (refer picture and recommendations above) are placed in

the path of travel. These objects can be removed easily to make the path

clear and accessible.

Recommendations - Corridors

1. Corridors should be kept free of unwanted obstacles and protruding objects. For objects placed in the corridor, tactile warning

strips should be placed around the object to signal warning to persons with vision impairment

2. Corridors should have a 1500 X 1500 mm free space at some point along the corridor to allow turning radii for wheelchair

usersHandrails and color contrast between corridor, wall and floor finish assist persons with physical disability and low vision in

their movement

Refer CPWD Handbook 2014 – Sec 6



Inside the Premises – Rooms


Each room type across buildings was audited in detail. Mentioned below are the observations-

1. Majority of the rooms have a door width ranging between 870-900 mm,allowing easy entry for wheelchair users. The

placement of furniture across a few rooms , especially in the Residential unit restrict comfortable entry for wheelchair user

2. The color of the doorframe contrastswell with the door and the background across most of the rooms. However, the color of

the door handle does not contrast appropriately with the door

3. Most of the room furniture is not easily usable by wheelchair users.Majority of the rooms in the Residential Unit do not offer

clear maneuverable space. Clear travel area is mostly blocked by furniture (which is movable)

4. Rooms are well lit and do not have slippery flooring

5. Switches and operating controls are not appropriately placed (between 400-1400 mm). Approach to panel is blocked by

furniture and other obstructions



Building Name - BIET

Room #

A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 A-5 A-6 A-7 A-8 B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 B-5 B-6 B-7

1

The clear width of the door is sufficient to allow

comfortable wheelchair entry across all doors

(minimally 900 mm)

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

2

The color of all doorframe contrasts with the

door and the background wall

Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

3

All Door handle contrasts with the door , thus

enabling easy identification by a person with

vision impairment

No No NA

11

No No No No No No No No No No No No

4

There are no thresholds present on alldoors? If

yes they are less than 12 mm high

Fe

w

Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Fe

w

Fe

w

Fe

w

Fe

w

Fe

w

5 It does not take much energy to open the door Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

6

Electric Sockets in the rooms are placed at a

height between 400-1400 mm

Most rooms have sockets placed at desired

height

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

7 Approach panel has a clear floor space

Most rooms have clear floor space to the panel Fe

w

Few Fe

w

Fe

w

Fe

w

Fe

w

Fe

w

8

Signage is placed at a height of 900-1500mm

above furnished floor for all doors?

No No Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No

9 Signage tactile or with Braille markings? No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No

10 There is space to maneuver in the room Yes Yes yes Yes Yes yes Yes Yes yes Yes Yes yes Yes Yes yes

11

Room furniture is accessible for persons with

disability (as per specifications)

No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No

11

Due to the nature of work that is carried out at the workshop ,all rooms have shutters instead of traditional doors



12 Floor finish is slippery No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No

13 There is sufficient lighting in the room Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

14 The room used for public dealings? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Library –Furniture inthe Computer Lab in the Library

isinaccessible for a wheelchair user

Civil Engineering Department – rooms though spacious , placement of removable furniture restricts

easy access forwheelchair users



AAU - Academic Block –

Steps in the classroom , limit seating options for wheelchair users

RSU A P J Abdul Kalam Bhawan

Doors across most rooms in the Residential Units do not open

fully, due to the inappropriate placement of furniture behind

the doors



Inside the Premises – Doors


Most rooms across the campus have wooden doors with a single flap.Very few rooms have doors with double flaps(B5). Mentioned

below are the broad features –

a. Door width is between 840-900 mm which is sufficient for wheelchair entry and has thus been indicated as acceptable

b. Doors have a standard D-shaped handle which is fairly easy to open (rather than the prescribed lever type handles)

c. Door frames merge into the background across many rooms

d. Some doors have thresholds exceeding the prescribed 12mm baseline (especially across Residential Units). Placement of

mats and curtains in front of the doors impede access for persons with disability



Civil Engineering Department –

Threshold with inappropriate height. Room numbering placed at a height in an

inaccessible format which does not contrast clearly against the surrounding

Library –

The door frame and door do not contrast well with the wall.

Also, the door handle does not contrast well with the door



12. DOORS & DOORWAYS (Chapter 7 of CPWD Handbook)

No. Question Answers Observations

Yes No

12.a The clear width of the door is minimally 900 mm? Yes Width of doors is mostly 900 mm. In some rooms,

placement of furniture behind/ front ofdoors make it

difficult to open to full width (Refer pictures above)

It does not take too much energy to open door? Yes

Lever type handle is used with a horizontal bar 800

mm from floor and a vertical bar in the opening

side with its lower edge 800 mm from floor.

Yes Doors do not have a lever type handle. All handles are

single D-shaped handles

The color of the doorframe contrasts in color with

the door and the background wall? And the color

of door furniture contrast from the door?

No Majority of the rooms do not contrast well as desired

The doors have a lever and not knob type handle? Yes Doors have D-shaped handle and can be pulled easily.

There are no thresholds present on the door? If yes

they are less than 12 mm high?

Yes Few doors have threshold which is more than 12mm

high. (Refer pictures – Sec Rooms)

The doors are double hinged and swing both ways. No All doors are inward opening

The doors have a timed-release spring for shutting

No

12.b There is adequate space available to open the door

even by a wheelchair user?

Yes Most doors have enough space to open by a

wheelchair user. In some rooms (especially in

residential Unit) opening is blocked by furniture



placed behind the door. (Refer pictures – Sec Rooms)

No other door opens in the corridor, except the

accessible toilet door

No

If there are two doors in a series, there is at least

1500mm deep space between the two doors?

NA No two doors were observed in a series

12.c If a vision panel is provided, it is comfortable for

both wheelchair users and for standing persons?

NA No visison panels were observed outside any of the

rooms

Kick plates have been provided on the doors? No Kick plates have not been provided on any door.

12.d If glass doors are present, then do they have

manifestations to make them prominent and at

what heights?

No Color Strips on glass doors will make it prominent

against the background

Are there door closures? If any, they should be

avoided.

No Doors do not have any closures

Automatic doors should preferably be provided at

the building entrance. The automatic door must

remain open for at least 5 seconds

No

Building does not have any automatic doors

The door must have guardrail where it opens into a

route of travel

No Guardrails not provided.

Sliding automatic door must have an overhead

sensor-operating device or manual large button

NA Buildings do not have any automatic opening doors.



Inside the Premises – Counter

AAU - Worshop – ATM Counter

Presence of Threshold (ht>30mm) makes entry difficult for

wheelchair users. No accessibility features observed in the

ATM machine

AAU - Workshop- Post Office AAU – Workshop - CBI Counter

Inappropriate counter height making usage difficult for a seated person



Recommendations - Rooms, Doors & Counters

1. The free entrance of rooms should be wide (around 900 mm) with thresholds less than 12 mm, to facilitate easy access by

wheelchair users.

2. Entrance should not be blocked (front or back) by furniture etc; doors should be easy to open and clearly contrasted against the

wall

3. Door handles should be at a height of 800 mm from the floor, easy to operate and clearly distinguishable from the door.

4. Kick plates at the bottom of the door facilitate easy opening for users with upper limb constraints.

5. For doors with clear or frosted glass panes clear manifestations should be provided to help visitors distinguish it from the

background

6. Steel gates with deep grooves and high thresholds restrict entry for wheelchair users and persons using canes and crutches

7. Automatic sliding doors with overhead sensors are most suitable

8. Counters should be accessible with dimensions - height (680-750 mm)/ width 900 mm and knee space (depth) 400-600 mm.


Inside the Premises – Toilets

Observation and Issue -

1. The entire campus does not have a single accessible washroom for Persons with Disability

2. Toilet in the residential buildings especially are completely inaccessibleand poorly maintained - Indian style WC, narrow

entrance, lack of space for maneuvering, missing grab bars, missing flushes etc make toilet completely inaccessible

Signage above the washroom is not consistent across the premises and not in compliance with universal signages. In fact many

buildings do not have any signage on the washroom



AAU- Civil Engineering Department

Signage on the door is illegible and does not contrast

well with the surrounding. Door width is appropriate but

there is insufficient turning radii for a wheelchair user

Saket Bhawan - Washroom is completely inaccessible - Threshold at the entrance , Indian style commode,

missing grab bars, flush, non-lever type taps all make it unusable for disabled persons



13. Accessible Toilet (Chapter 8 of CPWD Handbook)

No. Question Answers Common Observations

( AAU and RSU)

Yes No

13.a Is there an accessible cubicle with dimensions

1750 mm x 2200 mm in the ladies and gents toilet

block?

No

Is there a unisex accessible toilet in the building? No

13.b If a unisex accessible toilet or an accessible

cubicle are present then:

NA

Are they present on all floors of the building? NA

Toilet door must be outward opening, double

hinged or sliding type.

NA

The WC should be installed in a corner with

centerline of the WC at a distance of 450mm to

500mm from the adjacent wall. The front edge of

WC should project 750mm of/from the rear wall.

NA

There is a backrest for the WC? NA

The seat height of the WC is 450mm? NA

Lever type flush control is installed at a height of

1100mm from the floor surface, or on the transfer

side of the WC? The force required to flush should

be comfortable

NA Most washrooms do not have a flush installed. If

installed, it is not working properly



There is 800mm of clear transfer space next to the

WC?

NA Inadequate space for wheelchair entry

A horizontal grab bar is installed on the adjacent

wall, at a height of 200mm from the WC seat.

No Washrooms have no grab bars installed

A fold up grab bar is installed at a centerline

distance of 320 m-200mm from the WC seat?

NA

A wash basin is installed at a distance of at least

400mm from the side wall.

NA

The top-edge of the wash is between the height

of 800mm and 840mm from the floor level?

NA

There is clear knee space of at least 750mm

height x 750mm width x 200mm depth under the

wash basin, with additional toe-space of 300mm

height x 750mm width x 230mm depth

NA

The wash basin has automatic or lever type

faucets

NA

13.c The floor-surface of the toilet is non-slippery? Yes

There is a color contrast between the floor, wall

and sanitary fittings?

No No color contrast seen between the floor, wall and

sanitary fittings

Is there an alarm system within easy reach to alert

persons outside, in case of emergency?

No No alarm system has been installed in the washroom

to alert persons in case of emergency

Visual alarm must be there to alert people with

hearing disability in case of emergency

NA



The door can be locked from inside but also

released from outside in case of emergency

No

13.d The accessible toilet is not kept locked or used as

a janitor’s room.

No

It is kept clean and well-maintained. No Toilet is not well maintained.

13.e Mirror should be at accessible height No No mirror installed

13.f All toilet accessories, soap dispensers, coat hooks

are at accessible reach.

In addition to accessible toilets, do the other

toilets following Standardization of placement of

utilities?

- Basin taps to be placed at the centre of the

basin,

- Soap dispensers must be either at the

immediate right or left side of the basin,

- Water jets on the right or left side of the WC,

- Flush must be either immediately behind the

seat or at the centre.

- WC water tap must be either at the right or

left of the WC.

No No accessories provided in the washrooms

13.g If an accessible toilet is not available then identify

the space to provide for it.

Refer Recommendations on Toilets below.



Recommendations - Toilets

Ideal Situation Short Term Solution

(given paucity of space and challenge of retrofitting)

AAU –

All floors of each building (A1-A8) should have 1 unisex

accessible washroom

AAU -

4 unisex washroom should be constructed as per the below

plan

RSU -

1. 1

-2 rooms in each Hostel should be made completely

accessible with attached washroom

2. A

t least one unisex accessible washroom should be

constructed on the ground floor of each Hostel

RSU-

1. 1

-2 rooms in each Hostel should be made completely

accessible with attached washroom

2. A

t least one unisex accessible washroom should be

constructed on the ground floor of each Hostel

Refer CPWD Handbook 2014 – Sec 8 for details on Accessible Toilets for Persons with Disabilities



PROPOSED WASHROOMS - AAU

Washroom 1 - Electronics and Communication Engineering

Department

Standalone washroom next to MBA Office

Washroom 2 – Administrative Department

Storeroom can be converted into accessible washroom



Washroom 3 - Lecture Hall

Accessible washroom can be constructed in the above corridor by extending the outside wall

when the main entrance to the Lecture Theatre is being built

Washroom -4 Academic Unit

Since there are already 3 other washrooms for men, the one adjacent to the Ladies washroom can be converted into accessible unisex washroom for

PwD. This can be accessed by the Mechanical Engineering department as well



Inside the Premises – Cafeteria / Mess12


1. The Academic and Administrative Unit has no Cafeteria / Mess

2. Each Residential Unit has a Mess. Mentioned below are the common observation

- All Mess have an accessible entrance , removable furniture and sufficient space for comfortable maneuverability

- Counters across most cafeteria are at inaccessible height for a wheelchair user

- Water units / wash areas across the Mess is inaccessible for a wheelchair user (e.g.VrindawanBhawan)

VrindavanBhwan – High counter restricts access while the high threshold inhibitsentry to the wash area.

12

The hostels were shut at the time of the audit. Hence detailed observations regarding the cafeteria , its functioning during busy hours and overall experience of students / v-shesh volunteers could not be captured



13. CAFETERIA

No. Question Answers Remarks/recommendation

Yes No

13.a The cafeteria has a step-free access? Yes All cafeterias have a step free access. It is

planned to level the thresholds at the entrance

as well soon

There is adequate circulation space in the cafeteria? Yes All cafeterias offer sufficient circulation space

Tables allow easy wheelchair access and have a knee space

of 750 mm under them?

Yes All cafeterias have removable furniture

13.b Floor is non-slip and without any heavy patterns? Yes

Cafeteria must have a mix of different kinds of cutlery and

glassware to allow ease-of-use for people, based on their

needs. (For instance, some people may be unable to use

disposable cups and cutlery and some may find use of very

heavy glasses and cutlery difficult)

No

Hand wash area is accessible (see the section on

washbasin)

No Hand wash and water counter is not

accessible across most cafeteria

All counters, buffet tables and vending machines should be

placed at accessible height.

Menus at the cafeteria are available in accessible formats

(See section 2 under the information and communication

head)

No RCounter are in general at an inaccessible

heught for a wheelchair user . No vending

machine and menu cards were observed

across the Hostels



13.c Staff is trained to assist persons with disabilities. No No such training has been designed and

implemented for any of the staff members

There is agreed practice to serve food on the table for

persons with disabilities.

No

There is no standard process related to serving

food to Persons with disabilities

Recommendations - Cafeteria

1. All counters , tray deposit area , wash area and fixtures , water-units etc in the cafeteria should be placed at accessible height

2. Staff needs to be sensitized to assist PwD

3. Process should be in place to serve food to the PwD in the mess or in their rooms (as preferred by them)




Accessible Entrance,

Reception, Lobby

Stairs, Handrails,


Corridors, Rooms,

Doors, Toilets,

Cafeteria


Mechanisms

Building Facilities – Water Units and Control Mechanism


Water Units

1. Water units in many buildings is inaccessible (tap is out of reach of the user on wheelchair), due to a high threshold at the

approach to the unit and unclear access path (ref picture below).Threshold were seen across many units to prevent the area

around the water cooler from getting wet and slippery, but it may need to be suitably modified to take both the points into

consideration - accessibility and dryness

2. Taps installed are not of lever types, thus making usage difficult for persons with upper limb impairment

3. No glasses are kept near the water unit for drinking water.

Control Mechanism

Electric Sockets are placed at an appropriate height (between 400-1400 mm) across most rooms (refer room matrix for details).

Approach to panels is obstructed by removable furniture across many rooms



Water -Unit

Water unit in outer courtyard –

No clear path leading to the water

unit was seen

Water unit in the Library –

Wires observed near the tap which can pose

serious safety hazard.

Embankment around the water unit should

have tactile warnings to demarcate the

embankment and prevent trip hazard

Water unit – KalpanaChawla Hostel

Inaccessible Entry , Leaking water taps can

cause a slip hazard



Control Mechanism

Controls placed at an appropriate height but access blocked

by en-route obstruction

Switches placed at desired distance from the corner but not

well contrasted with the surrounding

Controls placed at an appropriate height for a wheelchair user ; narrow access due to

the placement of removable furniture

Switches placed at desired distance from the corner but not well contrasted with the

surrounding



14. Drinking Water Facility (Chapter 15 of CPWD)

No. Question Answers Remarks/Recommendations

Yes No

14.a Can the drinking water facility be easily accessed by

persons with disabilities?

No Embankment around the water-unit hinders easy

access to the facility by a wheelchair user (ref pic)

Is the tap of lever type? No Press Button Type (ref pic)

Are there glasses available to drink water? Are they

kept at accessible height (not higher than 1200

mm)?

No Glass is not placed with any of the water units (ref

pica)

14.b Is the area around the water cooler is mopped

frequently and kept dry?

No Area around the cooler remains wet (ref pic)

15. Controls and Operating Mechanisms (Chapter 15 of CPWD Handbook)


Yes No

15.a The operable part of controls such as vending

machines, electrical switches, wall sockets are:

Located adjacent to the clear floor space with

dimensions of at least 900 mm x 1200mm

No Switches at many places do not have a clear floor

space for access by wheelchair users (Refer to

Room Matrix above)



Located at the height of between 400mm and

1200mm, measured from the floor, with the

exception of vending machines where the upper

limit is relax-able to 1300 mm;

No Electrical switches (in most rooms) have been

placed in locations which can be easily accessed

(ref room matrix)

Electrical sockets must not be placed at a height

lower than 400mm from the floor

Yes Most switch points in the rooms are placed at a

height above 400 mm.

Controls should be placed at not less than 400mm

from room corners

No Switches are placed close to room corners

No control or switch has a touch panel to operate No Touch panel switches are not used

Little pressure required to operate the switches or

controls

Yes Switches can be easily operated with little or no

pressure

Controls should be color-contrasted, with the

surrounding face plate panel and the face plate

contrasting with the background wall on which they

are mounted.

No

Information on controls and switches is in relief

(embossed letters/ symbols accompanied with

Braille information) for tactile reading.

There is no use of only touch panel switches.

No



Recommendations - Building Facilities – Water Units, Control Mechanisms

1. Every building must have an accessible water drinking unit with lever typetaps, area around kept dry and glasses at accessible

height

2. Electrical switches and sockets must be placed at height of 400-1200 mm/ distance of 400 mm from room corners with

maneuvering space

3. Minimum pressure to operate switches will ensure easy access for persons with upper limb constraints. Clear contrasting of

switches against the wall and information on switches in Braille or tactile format will ensure easy access for persons with low vision/

vision impairment.



Main Entrance,

Reception, Lobby

Stairs, Handrails,


Corridors, Rooms,

Doors, Toilets,

Cafeteria


Mechanisms

Signage


1. Signage used is mostly informational. Limited Directional and no warning signage has been provided across the campus

2. Signage used is not in compliance with accessibility standards

3. Signs provided are placed high above the room doors and on walls, making it difficult for wheelchair users to read



4. Font size and type used on signage is not consistent

5. Signage is not brightly color contrasted against walls (for easy readability by persons with low vision)

6. In some places papers posted on door and walls serves as sources of information for students (which can be easily missed)

AAU – Workshop

Illegible Signage outside workshop indicating Presence of Parking Area

AAU – Workshop

Notice on the walls in the room put in inaccessible format. Absence of color contrast

between the notice and the wall further impacts readability



AAU - Civil Engineering Department

– Notices placed outside the classroom – small illegible format ;

alternative formats can be considered

AAU - Administrative Block

–Glare on the screen of the notice board makes readability a challenge



16. Signage (Chapter 10 of CPWD Handbook)

No. Question Answers Common Observations (AAU and RSU)

Yes No

16.a Is there prominent visible signage using the

international symbol of accessibility,

identifying/advertising/signifying accessible

entrance and exit, reserved car parking, presence

of toilets for persons with disabilities, cloakrooms,

and availability of special services?

No Signage across the building is inadequate and not as

per prescribed accessibility standards. Informational

signage is provided in front of rooms and in

corridors. Directional Signage (guiding persons to car

park, rooms, stairs, etc) and warning signage

(demarcating hazardous locations) is completely

missing.

16.b Does the signage comply with not less than 60 mm

for doors, 110 mm for corridors, 200 mm for

external use?

No Signage is not in compliance with accessibility

standards

16.c Are all visual signage in the facility provided with

Braille and Tactile supplements?

No No Braille and Tactile supplements provided

16.d Wherever possible, are Audio signage provided

along with Braille and Tactile signage?

No No audio, Braille and tactile signs installed.

16.e Are all Braille and tactile signage placed at

between the height of 900 mm and 1500mm, with

ideal location at 1050 mm above the finished floor

level?

NA

16.f If Braille and tactile signs are provided at a door, NA



are the signs located alongside the door at the

latch side?

Where tactile signs are provided at double doors

with one active leaf, are they located on the

inactive leaf? Where tactile signs are provided at

double doors with two active leafs, are the signs

located at the right hand side of the door?

16.g Are the Braille specifications following the

handbook specifications?

NA

16.h Are Braille and Tactile floor plans provided, where

they are available for use of public?

NA

16.i Are all visual signage in the building using high

color contrast (See corresponding section 18)

No Signage is not of high color contrast against the

background (Refer picture above).

16.j Is there adequate illumination of visual signage?

Yes Signs are well illuminated.

16.k Are there both visual and auditory substitutes for

public address systems and LED Display board

information in the building

NA



Recommendations - Signage

1. Clear and consistent signage across the office can greatly enhance accessibility of the premise

2. Signage must be as per accessibility standards. Informational, directional and warning signage should be provided

3. Visual and audio signage, should be supplemented with Braille and tactile signs to address needs of persons with different

disabilities

4. Signage should be at appropriate height (between 900-1500 mm, ideal 1050 mm), font size (greater than 60 mm on doors, 110 mm

for corridors and 200 mm for external areas)

5. High color contrast and consistent font type should be ensured to assist reading

Refer CPWD Handbook 2014 – Section 10



Entry to BIET Vertical Circulation Inside the Premises Building Facilities Signage Safety, Fire

Evacuation

Accessible Entrance,

Reception, Lobby

Stairs, Handrails,


Corridors, Rooms,

Doors, Toilets,

Cafeteria


Mechanisms

Safety & Fire Evacuation


1. No evacuation plan has been drafted, for evacuation of the building, in case of emergency.

2. Few Fire extinguishers were observed across some units in AAU and RSU . All extinguishers are refilled regularly

3. Open wires were seen across corridors of Residential Unit (ref Corridoors) and, water unit in the Library (ref Water Unit). This

can prove to be hazardous



Fire extinguisher observed in the Library Fire estinguisher observed in the mess of Kalpana Chawla Bhawan

17. Emergency Evacuation


Yes No

17.a Is there an emergency evacuation provision in the

building?

No No evacuation plan has been provided for an

emergency

17.b Does emergency evacuation provision takes into

account people with disabilities? If yes:

NA No provision for evacuation of disabled persons

Is there a step free or ramped accessible evacuation

route identified leading to the exit or the ramp or

NA Evacuation route not defined



to the refuge area?

Is the alerting system both visual and audible? NA No alerting system installed in the premise

The alerting buttons are between 600 mm and

1200mm from the floor and have a high contrast

with the background wall.

NA NA

17.c On upper floors not connected by a ramp, a refuge

area has been identified and signposted for

wheelchair users. (Some buildings have fire lifts,

Check if one of it could be made evacuation lift.)

No Refuge area is not provided

Is there a directional signage leading to the refuge

area and the evacuation plans have the refuge area

marked on them?

All emergency and directional signage are

accessible (See corresponding section)

NA NA

The refuge area has minimally a 900 mm x 1200mm

space for parking a wheelchair

NA NA

Are there smoke barriers around the refuge area

that can hold the smoke for at least one hour?

NA NA

Is there an audio and visual two way

communication system in the refuge area at the

height of 1000mm?

NA NA

Does the Stairs next to the refuge are minimally

1200mm wide?

NA NA



17.d Are evacuation plans prominently displayed on all

floors?

The evacuation plans and building maps are

available in tactile Braille formats.

NA Plan does not exist

Is the plan of right size and easy to read NA NA

Have The accessible evacuation route and the

refuge points been shown on the plan?

NA NA

Does plan have ‘you are here’ point identified on

it?

NA NA

Does plan contrasts well with the background wall? NA NA

17.e Has the Staff been trained to assist persons with

disabilities in evacuation?

No Staff has been provided no information or training on

evacuation procedures.

Are there evacuation chairs available? No Evacuation chairs not procured.

Recommendations - Safety & Fire Evacuation

No fire evacuation plan and safety measures seen in the office. Some sprinklers have been installed in rooms but they are inadequate.

Fire evacuation plan needs to be prepared and staff members trained for evacuation


End of Part B


Annexure

Rooms Details(by building) is given below :

Academic And Administrative Unit Residential and Student Activity Unit

A-1 Civil Engineering B-1 Vrindawan Bhawan

A-2 Mechanical Engineering B-2 Saket Bhawan

A-3 Workshop B-3 Panchwati Bhawan

A-4 Electronics and Communication B-4 Jai Bharat Bhawan

A-5 Academic Block B-5 A P J Abdul Kalam Bhawan

A-6 Lecture Hall Complex B-6 Yashodra Bhawan

A-7 Administrative Block B-7 Kalpana Chawla Bhawan

A-8 Library B-8 Student Activity Complex


Academic And Administrative Unit

Classroom Laboratory Office Other

Rooms Audited

A-1 Civil Engineering GF 1 5 2 CEG-1,CEG-3 , CEG-6 , CEG-9

FF 2 3 6

Store Room , Examination Hall

CEF-12 , CEF-15

SF 3 1 4 CES -2 ,CES-9

A-2 Mechanical Engineering GF 2 3 2 MEG -1 , MEG-2 , MEG -3

FF 3 3 2 Store Room , MEF Room MEF-1 , MEF -4 , MEF-6

SF 6 1 5 Store Room MES -13, MES-9

A-3 Workshop

GF 9 2 Music Room , Bank , ATM , Post office

Music Room , Bank , ATM , Post office, Carpentry, Welding ,Sheet Metal Shop, Fitting Shop , Manufacturing Shop , Machine Shop

A-4 Electronics and Communication GF 3 5 6

ECG -1 , ECG-6 , ECG-9

FF 4 2 13 Store Room ECF-6 , ECF-8 ,ECF-18

SF 3 3 Store Room Panel 03

A-5 Academic Block GF 4 6 16 Store Room

ABG-4 , ABG-18, ABG-29 Office –Head (IT)

FF 1 4 9 Conference Hall

Faculty Room , Comp & Engineering Lab , Conference Hall

SF 2 2 13 Store Room ABS-07

A-6 Lecture Hall Complex GF 2 1 4 G-1 , Store Room , Class Room

FF 4 2 Hall

A-7 Administrative Block GF 15

Kitchen , Guard Room , Conference Hall

Vitevam Lekha , Vibhag Academic Unit , Training & Placement Office


Website & webpage Accessibility Testing -

The following websitewas tested for accessibility. Reports attached for reference

1. Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jhansi Website is not accessible –

http://www.bietjhs.ac.in/

- Detailed report enclosed

2. Webpage hosting Recruitment notifications, Rules and Regulations, Tenders, Right to Information, etc. have

accessibility issues. The attached documents are in PDF form and are not accessible.

3. There is no provision for filling forms on the webpage.

6/12/2016 Accessibility validation report for http://www.bietjhs.ac.in/

http://try.powermapper.com/Reports/0371a2394e244f21a355a33f9f9d5c09/report/map.ACC.htm 1/2

This tab shows accessibility issues, indicating problems for older users, people with disabilities oraccessibility needs. Automated testing cannot detect all accessibility issues, so should be usedalongside human testing.

Level WCAG 2 Section 508 Key

A Priority A accessibility users will find it impossible to usesome pages

AA Priority AA accessibility users will find it difficult to usesome pages

PriorityDescription and URL Guideline andline number Count

Level A4 issues on 3 pages

IMG elements must have an ALT attribute. Section 508 119…WCAG 2.0 A F65

Add an ALT attribute describing each image, which screenreaders read aloud. Spacer images and purely decorativeimages should use ALT=''.

Impact on users:

NVDA 2015.2 FF40 Windows 7 Reading: Imageignored.JAWS 16.0.4350 FF40 Windows 7 Reading: Imageignored.WindowEyes 8.4 IE11 Windows 7 Reading: Imageignored.VoiceOver Safari OSX 10.10 Reading: Image filenameread out.VoiceOver Safari iOS 7.1 Touch: Image filename readout.SaToGo 3.4.96.0 IE11 Windows 7 Reading: Imageignored.

http://www.bietjhs.ac.in/director.html 10

This page has duplicate IDs which cause problems in screenreaders.

WCAG 2.0 A F77

Two or more elements on this page share the same ID,which cause problems in screen readers which use IDs forlabeling controls and table headings. This also causesproblems in JavaScript methods like getElementById and

http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-section-508-standards/guide-to-the-section-508-standards/web-based-intranet-and-internet-information-and-applications-1194-22

http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20-TECHS/F65.html

http://try.powermapper.com/Reports/0371a239-4e24-4f21-a355-a33f9f9d5c09/report/res/10.view.htm#err-l10c97-0



6/12/2016 Accessibility validation report for http://www.bietjhs.ac.in/

http://try.powermapper.com/Reports/0371a2394e244f21a355a33f9f9d5c09/report/map.ACC.htm 2/2

querySelector, which behave inconsistently when duplicateIDs are present. Change the ID so it is unique for eachelement.

http://www.bietjhs.ac.in/ 538 639


This page has links to a PDF file, but does not provide a linkto download Acrobat Reader.

Section 508 119…

You should include a link to download Acrobat Reader.When a web page requires that an applet, plugin or otherapplication be present on the client system to interpret pagecontent, the page must provide a link to a plugin or appletthat complies with S1194.21(a) through (l).


This page has markup errors, causing screen readers tomiss content.

WCAG 2.0 A F70

Fix the errors listed on the Standards tab of this report.Markup errors like missing end tags mean screen readersmay skip important content.

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