Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA): Does My Mobile Office Need To Comply?
Article Index
Introduction
What is the ADA?
Mobile offices and the ADA
Does my mobile office comply?
What is ADA compliance?
Who is liable for infractions?
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What does "complying" with the Americans with Disabilities Act Guidelines (ADAAG) mean?
While some of the ADA concerns the height of switches and thresholds, it also concerns providing enough space for those in wheelchairs to pass comfortable and effectively through all parts of your mobile office, which can mean that extra space, and therefore extra money, is required to make your mobile office ADA compliant. Make sure to factor these extra costs into your mobile office budget.
The details of ADAAG compliance should be discussed with your local building authorities, but it often concerns the height of thresholds, the height of plugs, switches and thermostats, and the width of doors in your mobile office. In ADA compliant restrooms “a 5’ diameter from the center of the commode and handrails” is necessary, said Love. Ramps should slope at “1/4”:1 ration with a 5’x5’ rest deck every 10’” as well, Love divulges.
Be sure to notify your mobile office vendor of your needs as soon as possible in the leasing or buying process so that ADA compliance of your mobile office is ensured.
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