This hotel has been existence for many years yet it still was not in compliance with the ADA. This lawsuit was avoidable if the owner of the hotel had been proactive about ADA compliance. Richard Acree at ADA Inspections Nationwide, LLC, is experienced and qualified in inspections of hotels for ADA compliance. If you own or manage a hotel, it is imperative that you maintain the hotel in a high level of ADA compliance. Otherwise you could be the next hotel getting a long and expensive visit from the DOJ.
Read MoreIn most hotels in the United States that have more than one floor, there is a standpipe installation in the stairway that is part of the fire protection system. The problem is that many times these standpipe installations violate the ADA for protruding objects. One simple and inexpensive solution is to build out a framed drywall installation below the standpipe.
Read MoreIn transient lodging facilities, fire alarms should be located in required spaces such as the lobby, public corridors, restaurants, other food vending areas, ballrooms, meeting rooms, public and employee restrooms, all retail spaces, guest laundry, exercise room, business center, guest sleeping rooms designated for people who have impaired hearing, etc.
Read MoreThe questions in this article are designed to evaluate the operational readiness for ADA compliance of a transient lodging facility. These questions only represent a small portion of a complete assessment of a transient lodging facility for ADA compliance.
Read MoreOwners or operators of transient lodging must maintain their facilities in compliance with the ADA. This article only discusses the general requirements for ADA compliance for accessible transient lodging in public accommodations. The details for scoping and technical requirements for transient lodging must be used to verify ADA compliance of transient lodging facilities.
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