Certified Access Specialist Inspections
ADA Compliance Review Corp. provides business and commercial property owners with the information they need to transform their facility into ADA-friendly destinations. We are a CASp certified inspection company. This designation is given by the State of California after a rigorous testing process. Under the new California law SB 1608, you will have a high level of protection against these lawsuits if you work with us. Please read more about SB1608 and the CASp program.
Getting your business in compliance can often be accomplished without spending much money. Most ADA lawsuits are brought on by missing or incorrect ADA signs and tax breaks exist for most businesses.
When you work with us, you will receive a thorough inspection tailored to your exact requirements. A report including color photos, diagrams and detailed evaluations will be printed on site. You can begin the process of protecting your business assets right away. You will also receive a coupon for a 10% discount on ADA signs at our store.
Why not protect yourself when it is so easy? If you are concerned that your business may become the subject of a lawsuit, but you aren’t sure where to turn, contact us today.
What does SB-1608 mean to you?
This new law provides some measure of protection for California business owners. The law provides for the certification of inspectors by the California Division of the State Architect. The Certified Access Specialist program (CASp) educates and tests inspectors.
A business that is inspected by a CASp, and performs the necessary upgrades, will be issued a certificate indicating that the premises was inspected and certified as accessible. If subsequent lawsuits are filed, the business owner will have 90 days to remedy the non-complying item. During that time no money demands can be made. We recommend that you read the full text of SB1608.
Scope of Inspection
Each inspection includes an evaluation of all relevant, public access space including:
| Entrances | Thresholds | Isle ways |
| Counters | Bathrooms | Elevators |
| Pathways | Parking | Cash wraps |
| Dressing rooms | Signage |
The scope of the inspection relates to the customer’s responsibility for the property. This may or may not includes the parking spaces for the individual business, or the entire parking lot if the inspection is for the property owner.
We begin with the most visible portions of your building including signage, parking, entrances, and counters. It has long been assumed that many predatory lawsuits originate with “scouts” who look for obvious violations. Having the exterior of your business or property properly marked may cause these scouts to simply drive by looking for an easier target.
The inspection continues inside the business checking isles, elevators, restrooms, and dressing room, table access (restaurants), emergency exits, signs, for proper placement and clearances.
All items are checked, photographed, and entered into our customized software, and a full color report is issued onsite*. The purpose of the report is two-fold. You should use the report to remedy any items we discover that are not in compliance. That is the best way to avoid being sued, and many repairs are inexpensive. The report can also be used as evidence if you are sued. It also shows intent on your part to comply which may find favor with a plaintiff or judge should this end up in court.
For additional information, please visit http://www.caspinspections.com provided by Lawyers Against Lawsuit Abuse.
Compliance Assurance Inspections
This is our new program to help you maintain your compliance with the ADA. Subscribe to this service and we will return to inspect your property every 3 months for a year. A short follow-up report will advise you of any areas that have fallen out of compliance.
Expert Witness
If your lawsuit continues towards the courts, you will need an expert of your own. ADA Compliance Review Corp can provide you with the expertise the help you defend yourself. Many of the accusations you face can be dismissed as the access code is often mis-quoted. Our focus is on helping you reduce or eliminate any settlement demands.
Why you should act before you get sued
You will most likely never have seen the person who is suing you. Some lawsuits are valid due to a business owner’s complete disregard for the ADA. But most of these lawsuits are “drive-by” lawsuits brought by people who simply observe obvious violations from the exterior of your business. It may be incorrect ADA parking signs, a non-compliant door handle, or narrow aisles.
Unless you have had your business evaluated by a CASp ADA Consultant, you very well may be targeted for one of these lawsuits. It can be over something as simple as an incorrect type of door knob, faded parking lot paint, a loose door mat, or lack of an “Accessible” sign near your front door. A single bathroom can add up to $12,000 – $24,000 for simple items that are inches out of place. We encourage you to read some of the articles on our links page.