Each job is reviewed with the client to address it’s scope, size and location. This starts with a phone call with you where I review the site via aerial maps and talk to you about the different report types and what would best suit your goal and budget.

As an example, a small business seeking a private report that details their sites deficiencies to current California law could expect a fee as low as $800.

A tenant in a larger mall with long and convoluted set of walkways, ramps, curb ramps to the right of way as well as multiple accessible parking areas should expect that the survey and report will take me some hours of additional effort. These jobs might range from $1500 to $2500 depending on their location and complexity.

Reports that are out of this area, campuses or multi tenant facilities, projects that have special requirements such as public housing, education, Title II government offices etc. will have to be reviewed in more depth before a proposal can be offered.

Accessibility laws and the technical requirements that the law places upon the designer are both detailed and complex. While an Architect and the local jurisdictions staff have an obligation to ensure compliance with all the laws and building/planning codes, non-compliance still occurs in newly constructed projects.

Architects are aware of the need to rely upon specialists in the team; Energy compliance, lighting design, Civil, Soils and Structural Engineers all bring their expertise to the project. Accessibility issues are forming a significant portion of the plan check process and oversights carry the risk of lawsuit which the issuance of a permit does not protect you from.

While SB1608 (2008 Corbett) requires at least one certified access specialist (CASp) on staff at local jurisdictions, many building departments still do not have your plans reviewed by a CASp and some are even requiring either self certification by the designer that the site and project are compliant or asking for a letter of opinion by a CASp.

Our plan review (and letter of opinion if needed) service contributes to the teams effort to get you through plan check and construction in compliance with the law.

Disabilities can prevent or restrict a person from participating in activities when the accessories or equipment for that activity are not accessible. I am working to design items with accessibility in mind. Currently I am working on specific sports equipment design to allow greater participation and look forward to sharing progress on this in the future. If you are interested in developing a product that would meet these goals then reach out to me via the contact page so that we can discuss how I can help.