What does an ADA Survey cover?

 ”ADA Surveys” are used during real estate transactions and development to identify potential accessibility issues at a property. Property Condition Assessments performed before acquisition of a property frequently include a screen for compliance with Title III of ADA, though a detailed accessibility survey can provide a more complete picture of compliance with ADA and other accessibility regulations[TB1] . The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law passed in 1990 established protections for people with disabilities. Among other things, the Act required new construction of “public accommodations” and “commercial facilities” to comply with certain requirements to make the facilities accessible to the disabled, and required the removal of barriers to access in existing buildings. This applies even if the building was built before ADA became effective. There is a common misconception that some buildings have been “grandfathered”, and are not required to comply with ADA; but ADA does not protect buildings built before passage of the Act.[TB2] 

ADA surveys are strictly limited to an evaluation of conformance with requirements of the Americas with Disabilities Act. Additional Federal, State and local requirements may apply, but would typically be evaluated only during the completion of a more detailed accessibility survey. An ADA Surveygenerally includes:.