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Design Professionals: Here's what to know about the 2021 Code Updates
The intervening code cycle changes for the 2019 CBC took affect on July 1, 2021. All projects submitted for plan check on or after July...
Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Sep 30, 20213 min read
Making the Places You Live, Work and Play More Accessible
This month, we finally hit upload on some videos our marketing team has been working on recently. We wanted to share them here and show...
Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Oct 2, 20201 min read
Technical Infeasibility and Unreasonable Hardship
“Crema Coffee in San Jose closes due to ADA lawsuit.” “Squeeze Inn shuts its doors due to drive by lawsuit.” “ADA lawsuits hit dozen of...
Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Aug 11, 20204 min read
What is a CASp Report?
We love answering YOUR questions! Whether it's a phone call, email, or responses to our blog and monthly newsletter, we love to be your...
Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Apr 13, 20203 min read
February- Having a CASp Review for Accessibility
This month we want to explain the benefits of having a CASp review during plan check and the value that brings your clients.
Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Feb 7, 20205 min read
December- Look at the Whole Picture
This month, we encourage you to look at the whole picture when designing a new building or designing a solution for barrier removal. When...
Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Dec 17, 20191 min read
November- How to Handle Construction Tolerances
One of the biggest questions we get is about construction tolerances and how that is affected by the ADA guidelines, especially if a...
Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Nov 12, 20193 min read
3 Times ADA Consultants Helped Get Cases Dismissed
Here are 3 lawsuits that were dropped when the ADA violations were corrected. We save the best story for last. Whitaker v. BOP Fighat7th...
Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Mar 21, 20191 min read
Want to know how we saved this client over $1 Million?
We love to share our victories and the lessons we learn along the way with you all- and this story may be one of our proudest moments. We...
Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Feb 20, 20192 min read
ADA Laws Update
In 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017, H.R. 620, which would have required a...
Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Jan 11, 20191 min read
2019 Valuation Threshold Update
In accordance with the 2016 California Building Code Chapter 2 definition ofValuation Threshold, the 2019 valuation threshold is...
Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Jan 11, 20191 min read
More States See Rise in Disability Access Suites
Already in 2017, a New Mexico attorney has filed 60 lawsuits against national and local businesses.
Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Jan 4, 20191 min read
2018 Threshold Updates
In accordance with the 2016 California Building Code Chapter 2 definition of Valuation Threshold, the 2018 valuation threshold has...
Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Jan 4, 20191 min read
Lewis Springer to Represent Design Community
Background: In June 2017, the Division of the State Architect (DSA) sought to usher in a new era of improved stakeholder collaboration in...
Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Jan 4, 20191 min read
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