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A General Contractor's Responsiblity

As a general contractor, you have the immense responsibility of making sure that any commercial facilities or public accommodations you oversee, are compliant with the pertinent regulations. 

While meeting California’s building codes is important, it’s equally imperative that you’re compliant with the federal ADA specifications. Our specialists at Apertum Access can help you inspect your construction site’s layout and add the accessible elements needed for ADA Renovation

We work with you right from the start of the project to ensure you’re not halted by expensive renovations later.

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Designing an ADA-Compliant Construction Site

According to Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commercial construction sites in the USA must make provisions for accessibility elements that can support disability-friendly installations and features, once the building is constructed. This means, your construction site should support:

  • Hassle-free movement for disabled individuals.
  • Safe parking, walking, working, and resting spaces inside and outside the building.
  • Handicap-friendly amenities that are easy to use.

The ADA has listed a Standards for Accessible Designs which state what is required in new constructions. Typically, the requirements and specifications change depending on the type of commercial property being constructed.

Additionally, there are unique standards for existing buildings built before 1992. In these cases, general contractors are required to make as many as possible achievable alterations to the site layout.

Our ADA lawsuit inspectors are very well versed with the ADA Standards for Accessible Designs. We will do a comprehensive evaluation of your site and identify the additions or alterations you need to do to build an ADA-compliant building. If your proposed/existing site meets the grounds for “exceptions to the guidelines”, we can advise you about the same.

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What Properties Are Under the Purview of the ADA?

One of the chief areas we specialize in at Apertum Access is ADA-compliant site blueprint/plan creation.

We understand how cost-effective and hassle-free it will be for you to work with an accessible requirements plan, right from the start. Our consultants will inspect your building plans and blueprints to make sure you’ve accounted for all accessible elements and installations. If any specifications on your blueprint violate the ADA, we will correct these errors and give you fresh specifications.

At Apertum Access, we create exhaustive checklists that help you keep track of what you need to do. We update this checklist after each inspection.

Usually, we conduct site inspections at various stages of the construction:

  • Pre-lease/purchase – Before you lease/buy the land, we check if the site has enough space to incorporate all ADA design requirements.
  • Foundation creation – Our ADA Contractor Consultants advise you about the right foundation design & dimensions to ensure that you make provisions for accessible elements.
  • Mid-construction – We check-in on your project to see if any renovations are necessary to the layout, to make it more disability-friendly.
  • Post-construction – Here, we inspect your property to verify if you’ve installed all the ADA products as recommended and if any minor modifications must be done.

These days, people have become more litigious and there’s no telling when someone may surprise you with a lawsuit. With ADA violations, you could face thousands of dollars in fines, legal charges, and damages, which can easily bankrupt small businesses. With this ADA plan review service, you can prevent litigations and keep your staff, customers, and visitors safe.

We Can Help You Design an Aesthetic, Cost-Efficient, and Sustainable Layout

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Safety and accessibility aside, you may not wish to compromise the aesthetic appeal of your building. This is where our ADA consultants can help. We are knowledgeable about the newest architectural trends and we can advise you on how to combine accessibility with style.

We provide solutions that are easy to implement, extremely budget-friendly, and have a very low environmental impact. We know leading suppliers of ADA products and sustainable materials. With their assistance, you’ll be able to build the safest, most elegant, and most eco-friendly commercial/public establishment.

Contact us to schedule a site visit. We are based in Tarzana, CA.