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SAT-A01: ADA Construction Issues—Designed Right, Built Wrong!

Saturday, October 11, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM CT
Location: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Room 206-207
1.25 PDH, LA CES/HSW, AIA/HSW, AICP, NY/HSW, FL

Have you ever had an ADA violation at construction even though you know you designed it right? Our presentation goes beyond design to discuss why and how things go awry during construction. The slideshow will provide field examples from ADA consultants with over 1,000 ADA plan reviews and inspections completed.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Be able to describe the allowable construction tolerances when the code requires a minimum or a maximum for accessibility.
  • Understand the importance of differentiating between accessibility requirements at the local, state, and federal levels.
  • Know that an owner must maintain compliance at all times and that many common maintenance practices could create violations.
  • For designers and owners providing construction administration services: Know several items to be on the lookout for at your next site visit to prevent ADA violations.