Top Ten Alleged Construction-Related Violations for July through December 2021
View a list of top ten alleged construction-related ADA violations compiled by the California Commission on Disability Access (CCDA). Note: The information is not intended to suggest that the top ten access issues are the same in every city or county. It is reflective of only the data received by CCDA from law firms in compliance to Senate Bill 1186.
Top Ten Alleged Construction-Related Disability Access Violations: July 2021 - December 2021
Rank |
Violation Description |
Total Number |
Percent of Total |
1 |
Access to Goods, Support, Services, and Equipment: Surface heights and space requirements for counters, tables, bars, or seating are not compliant. |
930 |
21% |
2 |
Parking: Existing spaces are non- compliant (e.g., excessive slopes/cross- slopes, improper dimensions, striping, etc.). |
500 |
16% |
3 |
Path of Travel - Exterior: Vertical Transitions (ramps and/or stairs) are not compliant (e.g. excessive slope/cross- slope; landings are non-compliant, lack of guardrails and/or wheel guard, etc.). |
305 |
11% |
4 |
Path of Travel - Exterior: An obstacle in the accessible path of travel creates an access barrier. |
287 |
7% |
5 |
Path of Travel - Exterior: Doors are not accessible (e.g., the thresholds, handles, pulls, latches, locks, or clearances are non-compliant). |
280 |
6% |
6 |
Parking: Van-accessible and/or loading zones are non-compliant or non-existent. |
239 |
6% |
7 |
Path of Travel - Exterior: Routes to and from parking lot or public right of way are not accessible. |
227 |
6% |
8 |
Parking: Designated accessible directional and/or parking signage is missing or non-compliant. |
180 |
4% |
9 |
Path of Travel - Interior: Path of travel is not accessible (e.g., non-compliant surfaces, excessive slope/ cross-slope, etc.). |
145 |
3% |
10 |
Parking: Insufficient number of designated accessible spaces. |
143 |
3% |
|
Total |
3,236 |
83% |
Footnote:
You may contact a local Certified Access Specialist (CASp) for a more in-depth interpretation of the design standards and requirements in California. For more information on CASp and access compliance, please visit the Division of State Architect (DSA). Alternatively, your local jurisdictions (e.g. the City’s/County’s building department) have licensed design professionals that can provide an access compliance evaluation of a facility.