Erika Springer-McCaffreyDec 6, 20212 minBottle Filling Station Code UpdatesIf you have been designing commercial properties in California the past decade, you have likely included bottle filling stations at some...
Erika Springer-McCaffreyNov 12, 20214 minWebinar, Article, And Code UpdatesToday we wanted to give a quick update on what has been happening over here at the LRS...Architecture offices, preview our next CE...
Erika Springer-McCaffreyOct 25, 20213 minAre you ready for Raised Circulation Paths?Wondering what that even means? This article lists the new requirements for circulation paths, when a raised circulation path is...
Erika Springer-McCaffreyOct 13, 20214 minDetectable Warning: Several Changes in Code UpdatesMidcycle CBC Updates that impact detectable warning requirements in California public accommodation design and construction. July 1 2021
Erika Springer-McCaffreyOct 6, 20213 minParallel Curb Ramps Get A Big ChangeThis week in our code update series we are discussing changes to parallel curb ramps. There are two sections that have changes impacting...
Erika Springer-McCaffreySep 30, 20213 minDesign Professionals: Here's what to know about the 2021 Code UpdatesThe intervening code cycle changes for the 2019 CBC took affect on July 1, 2021. All projects submitted for plan check on or after July...
Erika Springer-McCaffreyOct 2, 20201 minMaking the Places You Live, Work and Play More Accessible This month, we finally hit upload on some videos our marketing team has been working on recently. We wanted to share them here and show...
Erika Springer-McCaffreyAug 11, 20204 minTechnical Infeasibility and Unreasonable Hardship“Crema Coffee in San Jose closes due to ADA lawsuit.” “Squeeze Inn shuts its doors due to drive by lawsuit.” “ADA lawsuits hit dozen of...
Erika Springer-McCaffreyApr 13, 20203 minWhat is a CASp Report?We love answering YOUR questions! Whether it's a phone call, email, or responses to our blog and monthly newsletter, we love to be your...
Erika Springer-McCaffreyFeb 7, 20205 minFebruary- Having a CASp Review for Accessibility This month we want to explain the benefits of having a CASp review during plan check and the value that brings your clients.
Erika Springer-McCaffreyDec 17, 20191 minDecember- Look at the Whole PictureThis month, we encourage you to look at the whole picture when designing a new building or designing a solution for barrier removal. When...
Erika Springer-McCaffreyNov 12, 20193 minNovember- How to Handle Construction TolerancesOne of the biggest questions we get is about construction tolerances and how that is affected by the ADA guidelines, especially if a...
Erika Springer-McCaffreyMar 21, 20191 min3 Times ADA Consultants Helped Get Cases DismissedHere are 3 lawsuits that were dropped when the ADA violations were corrected. We save the best story for last. Whitaker v. BOP Fighat7th...
Erika Springer-McCaffreyFeb 20, 20192 minWant to know how we saved this client over $1 Million?We love to share our victories and the lessons we learn along the way with you all- and this story may be one of our proudest moments. We...
Erika Springer-McCaffreyJan 11, 20191 minADA Laws UpdateIn 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017, H.R. 620, which would have required a...
Erika Springer-McCaffreyJan 11, 20191 min2019 Valuation Threshold UpdateIn accordance with the 2016 California Building Code Chapter 2 definition ofValuation Threshold, the 2019 valuation threshold is...
Erika Springer-McCaffreyJan 4, 20191 minMore States See Rise in Disability Access SuitesAlready in 2017, a New Mexico attorney has filed 60 lawsuits against national and local businesses.
Erika Springer-McCaffreyJan 4, 20191 min2018 Threshold UpdatesIn accordance with the 2016 California Building Code Chapter 2 definition of Valuation Threshold, the 2018 valuation threshold has...
Erika Springer-McCaffreyJan 4, 20191 minLewis Springer to Represent Design CommunityBackground: In June 2017, the Division of the State Architect (DSA) sought to usher in a new era of improved stakeholder collaboration in...
Erika Springer-McCaffreyOct 3, 20162 minAnother California ADA LawIn September, Gov. Brown signed into immediate effect a new law affecting construction-related ADA. Assembly Bill 2093, this years second...