CCDA's Top Ten Construction-Related ADA Violations - New 2017 Data
Published: March 29, 2018 at 6:03PM
From CCDA's website:
The California Commission on Disability Access is pleased to provide the 2017 Annual Report to the California State Legislature in compliance with Government Code Sections 14985.7 (a) and 14985.8 (d). The purpose of the report is to outline the Commission’s ongoing effort to implement predecessors of Government Code Sections 14985.5 and 14985.6 and to provide tabulated data on Americans with Disabilities (ADA) construction-related physical access complaints filed in Federal and State courts, violations alleged, prelitigation letters received and case outcomes.
The full report is available for download on the California Commission on Disability Access website at https://ccda.ca.gov/reports/
A printed copy of the report can be requested by calling (916) 319-9974. For further information, please contact Executive Director Angela Jemmott at (916) 319-9974 or angela.jemmott@ccda.ca.gov
Top Ten Construction-Related ADA Violations, July – December 2017:
| Rank # | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Parking: Number of spaces. Parking lot does not contain minimum number of accessible parking spaces. "Boost Your Business - Parking" on YouTube. |
| 2 |
Accessible Route and Entry: Ramps. Curb ramps or entrance ramps are not compliant or non-existing. |
| 3 |
Parking: Parking Spaces. Existing parking spaces are not compliant; fading/blue paint or excessive slope. "Boost Your Business - Parking" on YouTube. |
| 4 |
Accessible Route and Entry: Routes to and from parking lot or public right of way are not accessible. May include: uneven surfaces or lack of detectable warnings. "Boost Your Business - Parking" on YouTube. |
| 5 |
Access Within Public Facility: Access Height. Heights of surfaces such as counters, bars, or tables are not compliant. "Boost Your Business - Halls and Fountains" on YouTube. |
| 6 |
Parking: Loading zones/van access aisles are not compliant or non-existent. "Boost Your Business - Parking" on YouTube. |
| 7 |
Accessible Route and Entry: Door Hardware. Thresholds, handles, pulls, latches, locks, or other operating devices are not accessible. Kick plates. "Boost Your Business - Doors" on YouTube. |
| 8 |
General Violations: accessible features are not maintained. |
| 9 |
Parking: Parking Signage. Signage in parking lot is not compliant (e.g., parking spaces need to be designated as reserved by a sign showing the symbol of accessibility). "Boost Your Business - Signs" on YouTube. |
| 10 |
Access Within Public Facility: Access aisles within building are not accessible. E.g. dining or work surfaces are not on an accessible route. "Boost Your Business - Halls and Fountains" on YouTube. |
Please Note: The information we have compiled is part of a developing body of data. It is the hope of our commission that over time this information will help to better inform the community about areas where disability access is lacking so that it can be addressed through the collaborative efforts of the business and disability communities and government. This 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 the commission from law firms in compliance to SB1186. We hope this information will help in the ongoing dialogue between the disability and business community to reduce such barriers in our state.
Related CCDA Resources:
- Accessibility Construction Inspection Checklist
- Accessibility Compliance for Businesses: "Myths and Misconceptions"
2017 Annual Report to the California State Legislature (PDF)
2016 Annual Report to the California State Legislature (PDF)
2015 Annual Report to the California State Legislature (PDF)
2014 Annual Report to the California State Legislature (PDF)
2013 Annual Report to the California State Legislature (PDF)
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