Various laws around the world require that public buildings be accessible to individuals with disabilities on an equal basis with the rest of the general public. An accessibility inspection aims to help businesses identify and reduce accessibility barriers to ensure equal access is provided.
The main areas of an accessibility inspection include:
- Parking
- Route of Travel
- Ramps
- Entrances
- Interiors
- Drinking Fountains
- Restrooms
- Elevators
- Other Property-Specific Areas
This video series reviews the inspection elements outlined in ComSOP Section 15, Standards for Accessibility Inspection Reports for Existing Commercial Buildings. CCPIA® instructor Lance Coffman guides you through each inspection point in the standard. Additional training is necessary for inspectors to fully understand the various accessibility terms and concepts.
ComSOP Section 6 provides guidelines for a baseline commercial property inspection that requires inspectors to identify accessibility barriers at the exterior of the property. ComSOP Section 15 provides guidelines for a more thorough, whole-property accessibility inspection.
Accessibility Inspection Resources
Accessibility Inspection Training
Take CCPIA’s Accessibility Inspection For Existing Commercial Buildings Course to learn how to perform accessibility inspections. This online course covers key terms and concepts related to identifying and reducing accessibility barriers at commercial properties. It is on-demand, self-paced, and included with CCPIA® membership. The course is ICC-approved for continuing education.
Accessibility Inspection Business Resources
CCPIA® provides various resources to support accessibility inspection services, including tools for the pre-inspection process and reporting. For clarification on ADA inspections and their scope, you can refer to the educational article below.