Have you ever sat down and looked at the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) code book? My guess is that you haven’t pored over all 279 pages. It’s enough to make anyone go cross-eyed – especially the door section. There are so many numbers and exceptions that it’s enough to confuse even the veterans of our […]
Read moreThe depths of the life safety code are mind-boggling; many of them are straightforward and in some cases common sense. But unless you deal with the industry and codes on a regular basis, there are some issues you probably wouldn’t consider as code infractions. Generally, store and facility managers mean well and have no idea […]
Read moreSubcontracting is standard practice in commercial construction, but has somehow gotten a bad rap in the Facilities and Loss Prevention world. Managers and facilities directors worry about increased cost and loss of control. While this may hold true for some trades, it doesn’t in the world of doors and locks. For small, local businesses, self-performing […]
Read moreAs I drove out of a parking garage last week I began to dig for the $1 payment I needed to make. After frantically searching for the duration of my wait in line, I meagerly pulled out my debit card and apologized to the lady working. She assured me it happens ALL the time, but […]
Read moreThe 2012 changes to ADA Compliance were the first made in 20 years. Two decades worth of changes make for significant overhauls on the restaurant and retail industries. So what happens if retailers and restaurateurs don’t do anything to update their facility? ADA compliance is federal law and because of that a DOJ violation hoists […]
Read moreADA compliance can be confusing and difficult to adhere to – and when you don’t, can have expensive consequences. The National Restaurant Association has published a helpful guide that walks you through ADA compliance in each area of your store/restaurant. NRA Offers New Toolkit on ADA Compliance Posted by National Restaurant Association Staff on October […]
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