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DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT (DSA) SERVICES LOS ANGELES, CA
We review commercial and municipal properties for ADA compliance – call today to speak with a licensed certified access specialist (CASP)
DSA-CERTIFIED PROJECT INSPECTORS
DSA Services For Schools & Government Buildings Throughout California – Call Today (310) 651-6496
Having a licensed and certified DSA consultant review your campus or government location is the first step in California access compliance and regulation. Give us a call today to learn more about our services.
GOVERNMENT BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS
Specializing in: DSA on-site, long inspections ADA compliance assessment (CASp certified) with clear plan for transitions. Our ADA/ DSA consultants are licensed and certified construction inspector who will understand the complexity of your project early and will counsel your team in advance of any challenges. We began as general contractors, later becoming licensed inspectors. We bring our wealth of construction knowledge into building safe schools, roadways, apartment complexes, and other commercial projects requiring regular on-site inspectors and or ADA compliance review. We have consulted for both renovation efforts and new construction projects ranging in value from $1M to $93M.
WHAT DOES A DSA DO?
We run into ADA issues quite often these days whether we walk into buildings that do not enable ramps for the handicapped, or businesses that do not have wheelchair-friendly restroom stalls, or websites with color contrast issues and no alternate text on images. As a result, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, was signed into law on July 26, 1990 by George W. Bush. It is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with all types of disabilities by employers. Technology forces us to think about accessibility in a broader context than even our physical environment. It’s not just whether a person requires a wheelchair. A person could be visually impaired or have a motor disability. A person could have slower internet or an older browser. With a graying population, some are not familiar with modern user interface (UI) pattern. Disabilities may include visual, auditory, physical, speech, mental and neurological disabilities. Adherence to web accessibility standards not only benefits the handicapped but all users. Website ADA compliance includes guidelines that take into consideration the needs of people with disabilities so they can navigate your site and get the information they need.
DSA GENERAL CONTRACTING & OVERSIGHT
Accessibility and construction standards must be held at an all-time high in order to achieve an positive outcome. We review all publicly accessible properties for barriers to the disabled while simultaneously addressing and structural issues – specifically related to accessibility.
- Assuming responsibility for DSA construction means, methods, sequencing and procedures.
- Providing cost, quality, inventory control transparency, monitoring and reporting.
- Holding on-going project meetings with client and trades to monitor job progress.
- Scheduling, delivery, receipt and proper storage of all long lead systems.
