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What is CASp?
What is a CASp?
A CASp, or Certified Access Specialist is a professional inspector licensed by the California Division of State Architect. CASp inspectors at ADA Access Consultants have involvement in ADA organizations like CASI, ICSC, ACIA, and more. Many business owners are facing litigation and require a CASp, whereas some businesses are proactive in their compliance inspections. Our inspectors help you work towards ADA compliance by providing CASp inspections, ADA consultation, ADA architectural plan review, and expert witness testimonies.
Why You Need a CASp Inspection
CASp Inspection: A CASp Inspection is a service provided by a CASp inspector regarding ADA laws and compliance of a property. Hiring an ADA professional protects business owners from “shakedown lawsuits” which are increasing year by year. ADA Access Consultants provides specific legal and financial protection for a business. CASp inspections include examination of:
- ADA Parking Access
- Interior Spaces
- Accessible Paths
- Doors/Entrances
- Everything In-Between
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CASP INSPECTION REPORT: WHAT TO EXPECT
There are several benefits to our inspections such as detailed reporting, state certificates and legal protection. From a site visit inspection, you can expect certain deliverables.
CASp Certificate: With every inspection, we provide a CASp certificate issued by the California Division of State Architects that can be displayed at your business. This acts as a legal deterrent for future lawsuits while also showing that a business owner is being proactive in property accessibility.
Inspection Report: Working with ADA Access Consultants, you will receive a thorough report on all the specific findings from the CASp inspection. This includes reference to relevant code, images of violations, along with proper recommendations in order to reach compliance.
Professional Support: Working with ADA access consultants gives you exclusive access to ADA/CASp professionals in your area. Our inspection team has decades of experience in CASp, DSA, ACIA, OSHPD and more inspection types. If you are looking for through and educated CASp for your next project, reach out to ADA Access Consultants today!
Legal Benefits of CASp Inspection
“Shakedown lawsuits” refer to legal actions where ADA compliance issues are exploited for financial gain rather than seeking genuine accessibility improvements. These lawsuits typically target businesses and property owners, alleging ADA violations, usually without prior notice. A CASp inspection can be highly beneficial when dealing with an ADA lawsuit. It provides:
- Temporary 90 day stay, halting all court proceedings & litigation surrounding ( this is great because they can’t go looking for more violations! )
- Early evaluation conference (EEC) overseen by the courts, which both parties can discuss the possibility of settling the lawsuit
- Legal damages to be reduced to from $4,000 to $1,000 for each visit from the plaintiff
A Certified Access Specialist (CASp Inspector) is the only way you reach “qualified defendant” status in ADA related accessibility lawsuit. To secure this status, you must undergo an inspection of your facility, then obtain a report from a CASp. Furthermore, you have to commit to a schedule of making improvements to reach ADA compliance before an accessibility claim is made against you.
Working with a CASp inspector is important if you want to drastically reduce the costs associated with your ADA lawsuit. Reach out to ADA Access Consultants today.
*Information provided by ADA Access Consultants is not legal advice. We recommend speaking to trusted legal professionals for any questions.
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