Commercial accessibility work begins with understanding the property and the proposed changes. An older building, a new addition and a tenant remodel can raise different questions. A checklist helps organize a site visit; it does not establish compliance.
Review the Whole Route
Look at how a visitor gets from the parking area or sidewalk to the entrance and then to the services inside. Record concerns about doors, thresholds, floor surfaces, counters, restrooms and signs. Share the list and existing drawings with your design team.
Door requirements depend on the type and location of the door. For example, the ADA’s five-pound opening-force limit does not apply to exterior hinged doors or fire doors in the same way as other accessible doors. See the U.S. Access Board’s door guide before relying on a single measurement.
Confirm Texas Review Requirements
Texas administers accessibility requirements through TDLR’s Architectural Barriers program. Determine whether your project requires registration, plan review and inspection by a Registered Accessibility Specialist. A project below a registration threshold is not automatically exempt from accessibility standards. Consult TDLR’s project FAQs for the applicable process.
Define the Construction Scope
Once the requirements are established, identify the work, sequencing, budget and inspections. The Rockaway Company provides commercial accessibility remodeling. We do not hold a specific accessibility certification; required specialist reviews remain separate from construction.
