Friday, August 28, 2009

Top 10 ADA Infractions: How to avoid getting sued

TIME: Check-in @ 1:15pm Course: 1:30 - 2:30pm

EARN: 1.0 AIA HSW/ADA LU (and documentation for CA licensure renewal) 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. List the top 10 ADA infractions in architecture and ways to avoid them when designing in California. 
2. Demonstrate the importance of proper signage, ramps, barriers and other access areas as it relates to ADA and current building codes.
3. Discuss specific examples of the top 10 from past cases with photos, selected field sketches and building code diagrams.
4. Examine real-life examples of complaints filed with exact references and language to prepare architects for avoiding lawsuits.

PRESENTER: Paul A. Joelson, AIA, CSI, CASp, a licensed architect, certified access specialist, general contractor and certified building inspector, Joelson has specialized in the reconstruction design and management, ADA compliance assessments and quality control consulting during a 37 year career. Over the last 15 years, he has provided consulting and expert services on the following issues- distressed properties in litigation; disputes over architect, developer, builder and subcontractor performance; repair plans with cost estimates and management to implement reconstruction programs. Joelson holds a bachelor of architecture from San Diego’s NewSchool of Architecture and Design and is a member of AIA San Diego, Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), and Forensic Consultants Association- San Diego (FCA).

LOCATION: Cavignac & Associates, 450 B Street, Suite 1800 (Enter on A Street), San Diego, CA 92101   NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT CALL the Cavignac offices. They allow us to use their classroom, but don't have any information on the course. Call AIA San Diego if you have any questions: 619-232-0109.

COST: does NOT include lunch… BYO (bring your own) brown bag lunch!

AIASD Members: $25

Non-Members: $75

Space is limited… so register now to reserve your seat!!! 

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Call AIA San Diego at 619-232-0109 if you have any questions or email info@aiasandiego.org.