A Simple Explanation of ADA Slope Rules If you work in construction or design, you’ve probably heard both numbers for “max slope” on an accessible surface: 2.0% 2.08% (which is the same as a 1:48 slope) It sounds confusing: if the “old ADA” was always talked about as 2.0%, why do the 2010 ADA Standards and California’s CBC Chapter 11B allow a slope that works out to about 2.08%? Let’s break it down in plain language. First, what do the current rules actually say? Both the 201

California CASps are on the front line of construction‑related accessibility claims. We issue reports, we sell and track Disability Access Inspection Certificates (DAICs), and we get asked one question over and over: “If I have a CASp report and DAIC, am I protected? Do I automatically get a ‘stay’ of any lawsuit?” The short answer for practitioners: a DAIC is powerful evidence, but it does not automatically create a stay, and it is never a permanent shield. The stay and earl

When people say “ADA certified” in the context of buildings, they’re really talking about a handful of credentials that prove you understand architectural barriers—parking, ramps, doors, restrooms, paths of travel, all of it. This post keeps it simple, focuses on built‑environment credentials, and explains why some sit higher on the food chain than others. Quick ranking: building accessibility credentials Here’s the big picture first. Table 1 – Architectural accessibility cre

If you’ve ever had this conversation in a parking lot— · Contractor: “My 4-foot level shows 1.8%. We’re good.” · CASp: “My 2-foot digital level reads 2.3%. That’s a violation.” —you’ve run into a core problem in accessibility enforcement: the codes give us hard slope numbers , but they say nothing about the length of the level we’re supposed to use to prove them. That gap is exactly where owners, builders, and CASps start arguing. This article puts all of that int

How to Order, Pay for, and Submit Form 609 for Disability Access Inspection Certificates For CASp inspectors, the links below are links that should be saved for ordering, paying and submiting DAIC certificates to the DGS DSA. Save or bookmark this article to make your life easier. IMPORTANT LINKS FOR CASp INSPECTORS Where do you pay for DAIC certificates? https://www3.thepayplace.com/ca/dgsdsa/caspfees/billpreview.aspx Where do you get the order form to purchase DAIC certific