Professional Facility Accessibility Surveys
A comprehensive accessibility survey is the essential first step in achieving and maintaining ADA compliance. DAC's professional facility assessments provide the detailed insights you need to identify barriers, prioritize improvements, and develop effective remediation strategies.
Our facility surveys go beyond simple checklists to provide thorough evaluations of your built environment. We assess all public and employee-accessible areas against applicable federal, state, and local accessibility requirements, documenting deficiencies and providing clear, actionable recommendations.
Every survey includes:
- Systematic Element Review - Evaluation of parking, accessible routes, entrances, restrooms, signage, alarms, and all applicable building elements
- Standards Analysis - Assessment against ADAAG, ABAAS, state codes, and other applicable requirements
- Photo Documentation - Visual evidence of conditions and deficiencies
- Detailed Findings Report - Itemized list of non-compliant elements with specific measurements and code references
- Remediation Recommendations - Practical solutions for addressing each deficiency
- Cost Estimates - Budget planning information for remediation work
- Prioritization Guidance - Risk-based prioritization to focus resources on high-impact improvements
This comprehensive documentation—often called a barrier removal plan or transition plan—provides the roadmap for achieving full accessibility compliance.
We understand that minimizing disruption to your operations is important. Our experienced inspectors work efficiently while maintaining thoroughness.
Timeline expectations:
- Small Facilities (restaurants, retail shops, offices) - Typically 2-4 hours on-site
- Medium Facilities (medical offices, schools, warehouses) - Usually 4-8 hours on-site
- Large Facilities (hospitals, universities, government complexes) - 1-3 days depending on size and complexity
- Multi-Building Sites - Scheduled based on scope and building count
For small business locations such as quick-service restaurants, retail spaces, and convenience stores, our revolutionary DACTrak platform enables rapid turnaround from inspection to comprehensive report delivery—often within days of the on-site survey.
Quality and consistency in accessibility assessments require specialized expertise. All DAC inspectors are qualified accessibility professionals with rigorous training and credentials.
Our specialists are:
- ICC-Certified - Certified Accessibility Specialists through the International Code Council, the organization that publishes the International Building Code and maintains national certification programs for accessibility expertise
- Extensively Trained - Complete comprehensive in-house training covering federal ADA regulations, ADAAG, ABAAS, state codes, and specialized facility type requirements
- Background-Verified - All specialists pass fingerprint-based background checks for your security and confidence
- Continuously Educated - Ongoing training keeps our team current on evolving standards, new regulations, and best practices
- Direct Employees - We never use subcontractors, ensuring consistent quality and accountability
This combination of formal certification, specialized training, and accountability ensures accurate, reliable assessments you can trust for compliance planning and due diligence.
The value of a facility survey lies in the quality and clarity of the resulting report. DAC's inspection reports provide the information you need to make informed decisions and take action.
Report contents include:
- Executive Summary - High-level overview of findings and compliance status
- Detailed Findings - Item-by-item documentation of each deficiency with:
- Specific location information
- Current measurements and conditions
- Applicable code references (ADAAG sections, state requirements, etc.)
- Required specifications for compliance
- Recommended remediation approach
- Supporting photographs
- Prioritization Framework - Suggested sequencing based on risk, impact, and feasibility
- Cost Estimates - Budget planning information for remediation projects
- Technical Specifications - Detailed guidance for contractors and architects
Reports are delivered through our DACTrak platform, providing secure online access, flexible export options (PDF, Excel, Word), and integration with our compliance management tools for tracking remediation progress.
While a facility survey is the starting point, DAC provides ongoing support throughout your compliance journey:
- Compliance Management - Tools to track remediation progress, manage budgets, and coordinate vendors
- Plan Reviews - Review of remediation designs before construction begins
- Post-Remediation Verification - Confirmation that improvements meet code requirements
- Periodic Re-Assessment - Ongoing evaluations to maintain compliance over time
- Expert Consultation - Accessibility specialist support for questions and decision-making
Our experience spans every facility type subject to ADA requirements:
- Retail stores and shopping centers
- Restaurants and food service
- Healthcare facilities and medical offices
- Educational institutions (K-12, colleges, universities)
- Government and municipal buildings
- Hotels and hospitality venues
- Banks and financial institutions
- Multi-family residential properties
- Office buildings and corporate campuses
- Transportation facilities
- Entertainment and recreation venues
- Religious facilities
Ready to assess your facility's accessibility compliance? Contact DAC to schedule your professional facility survey. Our team will work with you to understand your needs, scope the assessment, and provide a detailed proposal.