Do you know all the changes made to the California Accessibility Code in 2019? Are you completely sure that your property is in total compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? If you answered “no” to either one of those questions, you need to get in touch with a REDD Team expert as soon as possible. We provide a line of products that will help ensure your property’s compliance with all municipal, state and federal accessibility regulations.
Why Compliance is So Critical
The California Accessibility Code, part of the California Building Code (CBC) regulates accessibility to all commercial and public buildings, public housing and more. Property owners need to conform to these regulations, as well as those established by the ADA, which Congress passed in 1990.
The consequences of violating the CBC or ADA can be substantial. If a disabled person cannot access a building due to a violation, that person can sue the property owner. This can lead to the loss of thousands and thousands of dollars. More than 20,000 lawsuits have been filed in California alone since the ADA was enacted, and it’s estimated these lawsuits cost California businesses at least $20 million every year.
How REDD Team Can Help
REDD Team manufactures a wide variety of accessibility systems, including wheelchair ramps, stairs, walkways and many others. All of our products are in complete compliance with all accessibility requirements, and meet or exceed all industry standards for quality and safety. Here’s a brief look at some of the products we offer.
Universal Stairs
Our Universal Stairs feature smooth handrails that provide easy access. They can also be reconfigured for whatever your future needs may be. Like all of our accessibility systems, our stairs are fast and easy to install because there is no need for field welding. We also guarantee the durability and quality of our stairs with a one-year warranty.
Universal Wheelchair Ramp
Aluminum wheelchair ramps from REDD Team will ensure everyone can easily and safely access your buildings – even those suffering from significant physical challenges. Our wheelchair ramps are built to drain water efficiently and withstand the harshest elements, and to also maintain their structural integrity no matter how hot or cold the temperatures may be. Here are just some of the other benefits our ramps provide.
- Non-corrosive
- A non-slip surface to ensure complete safety
- Virtually maintenance-free
- Easy to keep clean
- Easy to dismantle and move should the need ever arise
Making Compliance Easy to Accomplish
The REDD Team can take away the worry and hassle of making sure your property is accessible. This can be a challenge, especially for owners of older properties that were not built with accessibility in mind. Your building may, for instance, have concrete steps that lead to your front door. REDD Team can customize an accessibility system that fits over your existing steps, eliminating the need for tearing them out to build a completely new entrance.
Not only do REDD Team accessibility systems meet all CBC and ADA requirements, they also meet DSA, IBC, SREF and Life Safety 101 codes. Whether you own a retail, commercial, industrial or healthcare building, or you represent a school district or a governmental entity, we can provide you with a safe, secure system that will accommodate everyone who needs access to your property.
Contact REDD Team today to learn more about how we can help ensure your compliance with all changes made to the California Accessibility Code in 2019, as well as all other governmental accessibility requirements. Call (800) 648-3696 to learn more.
