American With Disabilities Act
Has more to do with residential properties of four or more apartments and commercial spaces like hotels, office buildings and public areas like arenas and stadiums.
ADA Compliant Building Codes are confusing and difficult to decipher. Add in ANSI standards, International Building Codes, New York City Building Department Codes and other local codes – which one takes precedence? Then throw in standards set forth by agencies such as HUD and legislation by the Fair Housing
Act – the interpretation becomes ominous.
Our experience and expertise are critical in overcoming the many design decisions and regulatory restrictions which need to be satisfied.
