Condition

Existing ADA stalls and signage are not current and do not meet Title III.  Some of the common factors that expose these deficiencies are an ownership change of the building or the filing of a complaint or lawsuit by any individual.

A usage change of the building or a tenant improvement will also trigger the need to correct these deficiencies prior to final permit approval. 

Correction

It is advisable to refer all ADA design questions to an ADA specialist.  It is not uncommon for plans approved by the City for construction to be incorrect in relation to the ADA requirements.  If built to match the plans these areas will likely not pass final inspection. 

The design will produce the correct number of ADA stalls, with the correct ratio of Van Accessible stalls, and provide paths of travel that meet all of the requirements for steepness, width, depth and surface markings.  

Cause

Under Title III of the ADA, all "new construction" (construction, modification or alterations) after the effective date of the ADA (July of 1992) must be fully compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines ("ADAAG") found in the Code of Federal Regulations at 28 C.F.R., Part 36, Appendix "A." Very Important is the fact that Title III also has application to already existing facilities.

Finished Product