Technical Understanding

YA Group architects have deep experience with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a set of laws prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in public life and in private spaces open to the public. We understand and are frequently tasked with evaluating the ADA-related requirements adopted by federal, state, and local jurisdictions through the building codes. This knowledge and experience allows us to evaluate existing structures and site conditions for compliance in matters involving personal injury claims, construction defect claims, repairs, renovations, and code-triggered upgrades. We also aid clients assessing and responding to situations where ADA-related requirements are being asserted by other parties.


Compliance Clarity

ADA compliance reviews help insurance carriers, property managers, owners, and attorneys navigate claims and determine whether code upgrades are required when planning repairs to existing buildings. YA Group works with clients to clarify ADA and building code obligations and to develop comprehensive, compliant repair drawings when needed.


Application in Practice

Application in Practice

YA Group has evaluated hundreds of buildings for ADA and related building code compliance and upgrade requirements. Our work typically includes visual inspections, review of original design documents, and code analyses tailored to the project scope. We then provide reports with clear defensible findings and, when requested, prepare repair drawings that incorporate the applicable code requirements.