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CASp guides
Reports, checklists and code comparisons for California accessibility inspections.
Practical, code-referenced guides for CASp inspectors and anyone preparing for the CASp exam. Each one is written by a construction project manager who builds field tools for accessibility inspections.
How to write a CASp reportWhat Civil Code § 55.53 requires, the two report types, and how to write findings an owner can act on.
Sample CASp report and templateA complete sample report, what each section holds, three example findings and a free outline you can copy.
Handicap parking sign requirements in CaliforniaStall signs, van signs, the $250 fine plate and the tow-away sign, with heights and sizes from CBC 11B-502 and the 2010 ADA.
Van accessible parking space dimensionsCalifornia and ADA widths for car and van stalls, access aisles, length, slope and clearance, with a dimensioned plan.
Grab bar height and length at toiletsSide-wall and rear-wall grab bars for handicap bathrooms, California CBC 11B next to the 2010 ADA, with a dimensioned elevation.
Door width and maneuvering clearanceClear width, pull- and push-side floor space, hardware height and opening force for swinging doors, CBC 11B-404 next to the 2010 ADA.
Accessible parking checklist: CBC 11B vs ADAEvery parking requirement side by side, with a field checklist for your inspection.
ADA restroom checklist: CBC 11B vs ADAToilet, grab bars, dispensers, mirrors and signs with California and federal numbers side by side.
Accessible ramp requirements in CaliforniaSlopes, widths, landings, handrails and edge protection: CBC 11B-405 vs ADA 405.
How to write a construction daily reportWhat to include every day, with an example entry that holds up in a dispute.
Write the report in the fieldPARS CASp checks your level and tape readings against CBC 11B and the 2010 ADA side by side, keeps photos with each finding, and builds the CASp report for you. iPhone, iPad and Mac.
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