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Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Feb 281 min read
2024 Valuation Threshold
The new valuation threshold for 2024 has been updated by California's Division of the State Architect (DSA). For 2024 the updated figure...
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Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Jan 31, 20232 min read
2023 Valuation Threshold
The Valuation Threshold for Alterations, Structural Repairs or Additions to Existing Buildings in accordance with the 2022 California...
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Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Sep 20, 20224 min read
New Code Requirements for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
New code requirements for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in California.
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Erika Springer-McCaffrey
May 25, 20223 min read
Baby Diaper Changing Stations
New changes and requirements for baby diaper changing stations in California.
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Erika Springer-McCaffrey
May 19, 20221 min read
Ramps, Curb Ramps, and Blended Transitions Webinar
Save the Date! Our next continuing education webinar will be July 21, 2022 at noon PST. This quarter's topic is Ramps, Curb Ramps and...
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Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Dec 6, 20212 min read
Bottle Filling Station Code Updates
If you have been designing commercial properties in California the past decade, you have likely included bottle filling stations at some...
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Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Nov 12, 20214 min read
Webinar, Article, And Code Updates
Today we wanted to give a quick update on what has been happening over here at the LRS...Architecture offices, preview our next CE...
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Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Oct 25, 20213 min read
Are you ready for Raised Circulation Paths?
Wondering what that even means? This article lists the new requirements for circulation paths, when a raised circulation path is...
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Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Oct 13, 20214 min read
Detectable Warning: Several Changes in Code Updates
Midcycle CBC Updates that impact detectable warning requirements in California public accommodation design and construction. July 1 2021
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Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Oct 6, 20213 min read
Parallel Curb Ramps Get A Big Change
This week in our code update series we are discussing changes to parallel curb ramps. There are two sections that have changes impacting...
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Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Sep 30, 20213 min read
Design Professionals: Here's what to know about the 2021 Code Updates
The intervening code cycle changes for the 2019 CBC took affect on July 1, 2021. All projects submitted for plan check on or after July...
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Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Oct 2, 20201 min read
Making the Places You Live, Work and Play More Accessible
This month, we finally hit upload on some videos our marketing team has been working on recently. We wanted to share them here and show...
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Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Aug 11, 20204 min read
Technical Infeasibility and Unreasonable Hardship
“Crema Coffee in San Jose closes due to ADA lawsuit.” “Squeeze Inn shuts its doors due to drive by lawsuit.” “ADA lawsuits hit dozen of...
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Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Apr 13, 20203 min read
What is a CASp Report?
We love answering YOUR questions! Whether it's a phone call, email, or responses to our blog and monthly newsletter, we love to be your...
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Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Feb 7, 20205 min read
February- Having a CASp Review for Accessibility
This month we want to explain the benefits of having a CASp review during plan check and the value that brings your clients.
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Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Dec 17, 20191 min read
December- Look at the Whole Picture
This month, we encourage you to look at the whole picture when designing a new building or designing a solution for barrier removal. When...
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Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Nov 12, 20193 min read
November- How to Handle Construction Tolerances
One of the biggest questions we get is about construction tolerances and how that is affected by the ADA guidelines, especially if a...
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Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Mar 21, 20191 min read
3 Times ADA Consultants Helped Get Cases Dismissed
Here are 3 lawsuits that were dropped when the ADA violations were corrected. We save the best story for last. Whitaker v. BOP Fighat7th...
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Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Feb 20, 20192 min read
Want to know how we saved this client over $1 Million?
We love to share our victories and the lessons we learn along the way with you all- and this story may be one of our proudest moments. We...
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Erika Springer-McCaffrey
Jan 11, 20191 min read
ADA Laws Update
In 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017, H.R. 620, which would have required a...
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