Find a CASp: https://www.coreyandpartners.com/contact https://www.casinstitute.org/casp/ https://www.apps2.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/casp/casp_certified_list.aspx When it comes to ensuring your property complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California accessibility standards, hiring a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) is one of the smartest decisions you can make. But here's what many property owners don't realize: not all CASps are the same . With nearly 1,000 ac

The short answer: Neither the ADA 2010 Standards nor the California Building Code (CBC) Chapter 11B actually require kick plates on doors. What they require is a smooth bottom surface on certain doors, and kick plates are simply one way to achieve or protect that smooth surface. Understanding the Smooth Surface Requirement What the Codes Actually Require Both the 2010 ADA Standards (Section 404.2.10) and CBC Chapter 11B-404.2.10 contain identical requirements for door surf

Main takeaway: Property owners, architects, and CASp inspectors can propose that something is “technically infeasible,” but only the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) – usually your city or county building department / building official – can formally accept that claim for permit and code‑compliance purposes. Courts and the U.S. Department of Justice can still review those decisions under the ADA. 1. What “Technically Infeasible” Actually Means Both the ADA Standards f