OT - Anyone here own a restaurant?

Sylvain wrote:

Jay Honeck wrote:

Because the place was built in '79-'80, we are grand-fathered out of
many laws.


yep, but not of the ADA (there is no grand father clause in there);

check it out if you don't believe me,

You are simply wrong. I just did a 60 second search and found this at
the DOJ web site: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/q%26aeng02.htm
What part of "readily achievable" don't you understand? :-)


Q. Are there any limitations on the ADA's barrier removal requirements
for existing facilities?

A. Yes. Barrier removal need be accomplished only when it is "readily
achievable" to do so.


Q. What does the term "readily achievable" mean?

A. It means "easily accomplishable and able to be carried out without
much difficulty or expense."


Q. What are examples of the types of modifications that would be readily
achievable in most cases?

A. Examples include the simple ramping of a few steps, the installation
of grab bars where only routine reinforcement of the wall is required,
the lowering of telephones, and similar modest adjustments.


Q. Will businesses need to rearrange furniture and display racks?

A. Possibly. For example, restaurants may need to rearrange tables and
department stores may need to adjust their layout of racks and shelves
in order to permit access to wheelchair users.


Q. Will businesses need to install elevators?

A. Businesses are not required to retrofit their facilities to install
elevators unless such installation is readily achievable, which is
unlikely in most cases.


Q. When barrier removal is not readily achievable, what kinds of
alternative steps are required by the ADA?

A. Alternatives may include such measures as in-store assistance for
removing articles from inaccessible shelves, home delivery of groceries,
or coming to the door to receive or return dry cleaning.


Q. Must alternative steps be taken without regard to cost?

A. No, only readily achievable alternative steps must be undertaken.