Comprehensive services to assist owners, developers, architects and general contractors navigate compliance with complex accessibility standards and codes

National standards and codes such as: the Americans with Disabilities act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines; Fair Housing Act (FHA) Accessibility Guidelines; Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS); International Code Council (ICC) ANSI A117.1 Standard; along with various state and local amendments, thereto, have evolved over decades and continue to do so. D&A keeps abreast of the current developments and official interpretations in order to provide our clients with the most up-to-date professional technical advice.

Design & Construction Phase Accessibility Quality Assurance

To help avoid costly field modifications or litigation, our experienced architects review construction documents to verify compliance with the various, often overlapping and sometimes contradictory accessibility requirements. Identification of common pitfalls during the design phase permits flexibility to accommodate material and component selections. When construction deviations arise D&A can often provide creative alternatives when conventional compliance solutions are not viable.

Master Planning / Site Redevelopment

In today’s environment, previously developed properties are often being repurposed to provide new mixed-use opportunities combining office, retail and multi-family residential with existing site infrastructure. Although new buildings dictate accessibility compliance, repurposed buildings and infrastructure require additional scrutiny to determine necessary levels of compliance. D&A works with master developers, site planners, civil engineers and other design team members to confirm compliance, when necessary, and within the confines of the existing conditions to remain.

Due Diligence

As part of our due diligence services and property condition assessments, D&A includes a review of the accessibility compliance aspects of commercial real estate.

SITE, AMENITY, & BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY AT RESIDENTIAL & MIXED-USE CAMPUSES

ACCESSIBLE HARDWARE, FIXTURE MOUNTING HEIGHT AND REQUIRED CLEARANCE CONFIRMATION

EVALUATION OF EXISTING SITE CONSTRAINTS & REDEVELOPMENT DESIGN TO ENSURE ACCESSIBLE ROUTES & SITE AMENITIES PROVIDED

IDENTIFICATION OF ACCESSIBLE FEATURES ALONG WITH READILY ACCOMPLISHED COMPLIANCE UPGRADES