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Have to be accessible when you do a project. Theres a big difference between a big project and a little project. A big project is going to be not as accessible as a new building, but a smaller project actually has a smaller level of access required in the California Building code. You might think that because you got a Building Permit that that means that everything is good and you are complying with the ada, but it is actually the difference in the Building Code because its is even if you have ...

First of all, the program has an inspectors knowledge of the California Building code, and the reason why that is so important is because you have to comply with both. The california billing code is enforced when you get a Building Permit, and forced by the local building requirements. It says all New Buildings have to be totally accessible. It also says that New Buildings when you do an alteration course have to be accessible when you do a project. Theres a big difference between a big project ...

We call all of these laws ada, but really ada is one aspect of the federal laws. There are five or six statutes, depending on the specifics of the case. There are a series of overlapping laws, all of which require essentially the same thing. Did different measures of damages and other things. The lawyers will sue you on these various labels. They all really say the same thing. The purpose of that letter is to establish damages. The first thing to do when you get that letter is to have your place...

Your inspector would have a background in inspection, design, and construction. That means we have some excellent general contractors out there that could be excellent task inspectors or building inspectors as well. In order to get the legal benefits, the protections that are important, you want your inspection to be under that theory that is how you can get that 90day [inaudible] as you start to interview your inspectors, i would ask them to a lot of questions. Do not rely on just the resume. W...

Inspector knows the contractor because the contractor can provide you with a construction bid for what is going to take. So i want to leave you with some closing thoughts. One of them, as mentioned at the beginning be proactive. Do not wait for the letter. Get the inspection now. The second is keep really good records. [inaudible] they had actually been doing work over the years. They have been removing barriers. But because they were not keeping good files documenting the reasons why they widen...

Involved in some of these cases. You need to file a formal answer in the court. You will be in a mediation process, which means you will meet with people appointed by the court to try to resolve this issue. The revolution is just what i said. It is Major Repairs if they are appropriate, and not all repairs are in demand. And, to settle the damaged portion of the case. In my experience, the damages claimed usually run somewhere between 15,000 or 5,000, and attorneys fees generally run between 10,...

As you start to interview your inspectors, i would ask them to a lot of questions. Do not rely on just the resume. What youre really need to do is ask a series of probing questions. You want to know what their area of expertise is, how many times you want to ask them if they have any references, and if you follow through on those references, you should call the people and have a heart to heart conversation. [inaudible] you also want to ask to see a copy of the tass report. Some recommendations t...

Youre looking at the fees and costs that will be substantially in excess to 100,000. It is much better to look at your property today, have it inspected, and make the changes because this is a civil rights statute. It is the same thing as discrimination based on race, and it is treated the same way in the courts. I heard the previous speaker make some good points about be a pro are the proactive about getting a task inspector before you get sued. I am f. Task inspector. If you have to cut heard ...

And that means you were 100 liable for any barriers to access and any damages that may be associated with those barriers. There are ways you can defend yourself. With your landlord or at senate or a tenant, this can avoid a lot of problems later on. The inspections offer a limited attempt at bringing a civil action for damages. It does not affect the ability to bring damage claims under the symbol laws. However, most lawyers they will not pursue the case. So, oftentimes, it works it to stop the ...

Bicyclists must stop here. Something that makes a bicyclist know that they can go or not go. Especially near oak street and market. I go to your district too much supervisor farrel. Unless visitors come and see me. I know the areas i do go to is getting that, very bad and i spoke on this before. You are getting money and spending and spending. Why not spend it on something that makes the bicyclists do right. Thank you very much. For those who dont know and district 11, the grass is greener over ...