Last update: 08/05/2009

Barrier-free facilities design consulting services

Access benefits everyone! 

To design an accessible facility, access issues must be addressed in the schematic phase of a project.  This practice produces buildings that are more accessible at a decreased cost to the project.  Design reviews ensure access to all services and programs in public facilities.  We provide the following services: 

Consulting

See Resources for website links

• American with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) for Buildings and Facilities
• Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 51-50 Washington’s Building Code Amendments
• International Building Code (IBC)
• American National Standards Institute
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and the ADAAG, a synergistic approach

Design reviews

• Early in design:  during pre-design and Schematic phases to implement access early in process, prevents costly changes
• Before construction: after Design Development and before Construction Documents to confirm compliance w/ the ADA. Prevents costly modifications
• On campuses:  review of exterior pathways, improve way-finding, generate campus wide plan for access improvement
• On existing buildings: to develop sensible, low cost methods to improve overall access

 

For more information please call (360) 902-7244 or email kskille@ga.wa.gov.