Top Ten Alleged Construction-Related Disability Access Violations: January through June 2022
View a list of top ten alleged construction-related ADA violations compiled by the California Commission on Disability Access (CCDA).
Note: Represents only copies of legal complaints received from attorneys adhering to California Civil Code Section 55.32, and not the entire California region of public accommodation cases.
Top Ten Alleged Construction-Related Disability Access Violations:
Saturday, January 01, 2022 – Thursday, June 30, 2022
Rank |
Violation Description |
Total Number of Violations |
Percent of Total |
1 |
Parking: Existing spaces are non- compliant (e.g., excessive slopes/cross- slopes, improper dimensions, striping, etc.). |
658 |
21% |
2 |
Path of Travel - Exterior: Routes to and from parking lot or public right of way are not accessible. |
433 |
14% |
3 |
Access to Goods, Support, Services, and Equipment: Surface heights and space requirements for counters, tables, bars, or seating are not compliant. |
355 |
11% |
4 |
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.). |
239 |
8% |
5 |
Parking: Van-accessible and/or loading zones are non-compliant or non-existent. |
191 |
6% |
6 |
Path of Travel - Exterior: Accessible path of travel is too far away or segregated from the main public entry. |
164 |
5% |
7 |
Parking: Designated accessible directional and/or parking signage is missing or non-compliant. |
134 |
4% |
8 |
Path of Travel - Interior: Path of travel is not accessible (e.g., non-compliant surfaces, excessive slope/cross-slope, circulation aisles are too narrow, etc.). |
132 |
4% |
9 |
Path of Travel - Exterior: Doors are not accessible (e.g., the thresholds, handles, pulls, latches, locks, or clearances are non-compliant). |
118 |
4% |
10 |
Parking: Insufficient number of designated accessible spaces. |
105 |
3% |
|
Total |
2,529 |
80% |