ADA Surveys

Subject to representative sampling that completes a checklist contained within the ASTM standard. This tier often accompanies a standard Property Condition Assessment for managers and lenders. Accessibility is one of the components of due diligence when purchasing or refinancing a building - poor accessibility decreases a building's value.

Involves a full in-depth survey to report compliance with ADA Title III and ADAAG. This survey addresses each accessible element and space within and/or without the facility and entails comprehensive measurements and counts. Captioned photographs are provided in the narrative report. Property owners, lenders, investors, and managers request Tier III as they are responsible for alterations needed to become compliant and have the most exposure to liability.

Business owners, property owners, and property managers are encouraged to recognize the importance of the Accessibility Survey report findings and to take a proactive approach toward compliance. The report is broken into the components specified as client priority in the proposal. Each component will contain inspected elements and determine if each element is compliant. Any non-compliant element will also be separated into a narrative summary with a detailed explanation and a captioned photograph. Video may also be included if warranted. A summary page is included to prioritize elements and reference any local, state, or federal requirements. Click Here to See Sample Report

The physical report itself is transmitted via email using cloud-based technology. You can view, download, print, and forward the report at your discretion. Pages may be viewed on a monitor or uploaded to a Power Point for a larger audience to view on a screen. Any additional documents will be uploaded into the appendix.

Facility size and survey type, along with the number of elements contained in the scope, determines the inspection time. Most inspections can be completed in a few hours while larger facilities or site inspections may take longer. These factors will impact the time period for report generation. Expedited reports may be generated for a fee.

The components for an accessibility survey can categorized into several main areas. A person looking to purchase commercial property, or a current business owner can choose the area(s) relevant to the property type for an accessibility survey.

• Exterior
• Interior
• Restaurant/ Food service
• Transient lodging
• Amenities

Exterior components may include:

• Site arrival points
• Parking space(s)
• Access aisle(s)
• Accessible route
• Floor and ground surfaces/ Walking surfaces
• Signage
• Doors/ doorways/ gates
• Curb ramps
• Ramps
• Handrails
• Stairways
• Elevators

Interior components may include:

• Doors/ doorways/ gates
• Signage
• Accessible route
• Floor and ground surfaces/ Walking surfaces
• Work/ Counter surfaces
• Restrooms
• Drinking fountain
• Telephone

Restaurant/ Food service may include:

• Many items from the interior components
• Dining surfaces
• Dispersion

Transient Lodging may include:

• Types of mobility rooms
• Number of mobility rooms
• Dispersion of mobility rooms
• Types of communication/ hearing features room
• Number of communication/ hearing features rooms
• Dispersion of communication/ hearing features rooms
• Restrooms with showers and shower types
• Restroom with bathtubs
• Communication/ hearing kits

Amenities may include:

• Swimming pools/ Wading pools/ Spas
• Mini- golf
• Laundry
• ATM
• Phone
• Beach access
• Exercise machines/ Equipment