What Is ADA Compliance?
Think ADA is a building code box to tick at the end of a remodel? We take you straight to the truth: ADA is federal civil rights law, enforced through lawsuits, and it belongs in your plan from day one. Jeff Bass, general contractor and renovation expert in DFW, joins Sophia Yvette to demystify the rules, the budget math, and the real-world design moves that make public spaces work for everyone.
We unpack the most costly myths—like the idea that older buildings are “grandfathered” or that ADA only applies if wheelchair users already visit—and show how those assumptions lead to risk and rework. Jeff explains when a remodel should trigger an ADA review, why a 20 percent allocation for accessibility is a smart baseline, and how to prioritize the accessible route from parking to service points. You’ll hear where money actually goes, from door clearances to counters, and why restrooms become the budget pressure point thanks to the 60-inch turning circle and fixture clearances.
Instead of shortcuts, we share a field-tested approach: measure thoroughly, plan early, and bring on a contractor who truly understands ADA compliance. For many projects, the most effective steps are simple—re-striping accessible parking, adjusting thresholds, dialing in entrance hardware—while larger moves like restroom reconfiguration demand careful sequencing. Done right, compliance reduces legal exposure, protects your brand, and welcomes more customers with dignity and safety.
If you’re a business owner, property manager, or builder planning a commercial remodel, this conversation gives you the clarity to budget wisely and build access into the design. Subscribe for more practical remodeling insights, share this episode with a colleague who needs it, and leave a review to tell us your biggest ADA challenge.
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