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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

SafetyStepTD Tactile Warning System- A Great Alternative To Glue Down Panels

Here is a really great product that I think is much better than those glue down panels that always seem to become a maintenance problem. The nice thing about this product is that it can be installed after the concrete is placed to allow for the application of the detectable warnings to the specific location where required. Also a great retro fit product, as I have observed several yards of concrete having to be removed over the years, and this eliminates this and helps reduce costs. SafetyStepTD Web Site


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Sunday, May 23, 2010

Avoiding ADA Lawsuits

Avoiding ADA Lawsuits
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Thursday, May 20, 2010

Clovis Helps Area Business with ADA Compliance

Clovis Helps Area Business with ADA Compliance

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Multiple Valley businesses face A.D.A Lawsuits.

CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- Dozens of local businesses are looking for help after getting hit with expensive lawsuits accusing them of violating the Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.).
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Monday, May 17, 2010

CalCasp Partners with AIA CV to provide Accessibility Education!

Senate Bill 1608 (signed into law in 2008) requires that all California architects complete coursework on disabled access requirements and provide documentation from the course provider to the California Architects Board (CAB) as a condition of license renewal. AIA Central Valley has invited California Certified Accessibility Specialists (CalCasp, Inc.) to present two seminars in 2010 to meet the full 5 hour requirement. We welcome both AIACV Members and Non-Member Architects to attend the classes. Spring Seminar: Date: Tuesday, March 30th Topic: CBC Chapter 11B Fall Seminar: Date: Thursday, October 7th Topic: Residential / Multi-Family



For more information please visit the AIA CV.
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Private Prison Corporation Not Subject To ADA!

Edison v. Douberly, No. 08-15819, concerned an action by a prisoner alleging violations of the American With Disabilities Act (ADA). The court of appeals affirmed summary judgment for defendant on the ground that the term "instrumentality of a State" referred to governmental units or units created by them, and defendant private corporation was not a public entity merely because it contracted with a public entity to provide some service.

For more information please visit the U.S. COURT OF APPEALS ELEVENTH CIRCUIT.
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Valley lawsuits over disabilities law raise questions - Clovis: News - fresnobee.com

Valley lawsuits over disabilities law raise questions - Clovis: News - fresnobee.com
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The CalCasp Story!

California Certified Accessibility Specialists, (CalCasp) offers a full range of accessibility compliance services to assist businesses, property owners and architects in complying with Senate Bill 1608 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CalCasp offers a variety of services to help businesses take advantage of the exciting new benefits and protections afforded by the recent passage of SB 1608.

Paul Klein and Mark Wood have been responsible for ensuring compliance with California accessibility requirements found in the California Building Code Title 24 and American With Disabilities Act for over 20 years. During this time it became clearly evident that the construction and business community was markedly deficient in their understanding of both the specific statutes and the intent of accessibility regulations. Mark was often asked to provide educational opportunities to government inspection agencies, architects, and contractors by local and state wide agencies and schools such as the Sacramento Valley Association of Building Officials (SVABO), California Association of Building Officials (CALBO), University of California, Davis Extension, and several Chambers’ of Commerce. Paul, with his extensive plan review background, was often asked to provide his expertise to architects and contractors in the development of plans and review and comment on site specific issues related to accessibility.

In January 2009 SB 1608 was signed into law. One of many changes this new law made was to require the Division of the State Architect to formulate and administer a voluntary certification exam covering all laws related to accessibility, both State and Federal. Because of the magnitude of material and the breadth of laws that must be understood to pass the exam, the pass rate is approximately 40%. Having both passed the exam and finding so few with the credentials to provide critical services specifically reserved to those that are Certified Access Specialists, CalCasp Inc, was formed! Our clients include individual retail businesses owners, corporate business owners, full service and quick serve restaurants and commercial offices. We are selective of our clients so that we can ensure the highest quality of service while providing timely and accurate recommendations, responses to questions and evaluations, either by on-site or electronic communications. We are available 7 days a week for on- site consultation to accommodate construction schedules as well as by phone or email.

Feel Free to Contact us:

Paul Klein: pklein@calcasp.com

Mark Wood: mwood@calcasp.com

http://www.calcasp.com/

http://www.calcaspeducation.com/