January - June 2017
View a list of top ten alleged construction-related ADA violations compiled by the California Commission on Disability Access (CCDA). Note: The information is not intended to suggest that the top ten access issues are the same in every city or county. It is reflective of only the data received by CCDA from law firms in compliance to Senate Bill 1186.
| Top Ten Alleged Construction-Related ADA Violations January - June 2017 |
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| Rank | Description | Number of Occurrences | Percentage |
| 1 | Parking: Number of spaces. Parking lot does not contain minimum number of accessible parking spaces. "Boost Your Business - Parking" on YouTube. | 941 | 15.1% |
| 2 | Parking: Parking Spaces. Existing parking spaces are not compliant; fading/blue paint or excessive slope. "Boost Your Business - Parking" on YouTube. | 639 | 10.2% |
| 3 | Accessible Route and Entry: Ramps. Curb ramps or entrance ramps are not compliant or non-existing. "Boost Your Business - Ramps" on YouTube "Boost Your Business - Curb Ramps" on YouTube |
629 | 10.1% |
| 4 | Accessible Route and Entry:Routes to and from parking lot or public right of way are not accessible. May include: uneven surfaces or lack of detectable warnings. "Boost Your Business - Parking" on YouTube. | 556 | 8.9% |
| 5 | Parking:Loading zones/van access aisles are not compliant or non-existent. "Boost Your Business - Parking" on YouTube. | 422 | 6.8% |
| 6 | Accessible Route and Entry: Routes to and from parking lot or public right of way are not accessible. May include: uneven surfaces or lack of detectable warnings. "Boost Your Business - Parking" on YouTube. | 362 | 5.8% |
| 7 | Access Within Public Facility: Access Height. Heights of surfaces such as counters, bars, or tables are not compliant. "Boost Your Business - Halls and Fountains" on YouTube. | 323 | 5.2% |
| 8 | General Violations: accessible features are not maintained. "Boost Your Business - Tips and Resources" on YouTube |
239 | 3.8% |
| 9 | Access Within Public Facility: Path of travel exists but is not designated, way-finding signs/symbols (or other) directional signage) are missing or not visible. "Boost Your Business - Signs" on YouTube. | 221 | 3.5% |
| 10 | Accessible Route and Entry: Door Hardware. Thresholds, handles, pulls, latches, locks, or other operating devices are not accessible. Kick plates. "Boost Your Business - Doors" on YouTube. | 194 | 3.1% |
| Total | 4,526 | 72.6% | |
| Total Number and Type of Complaints Received January – June 2017 |
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| Month | Federal | State | Pre-Litigation Letter | Total |
| January | 154 | 67 | 96 | 318 |
| February | 155 | 64 | 68 | 287 |
| March | 186 | 82 | 199 | 467 |
| April | 183 | 41 | 4 | 228 |
| May | 115 | 52 | 213 | 380 |
| June | 143 | 53 | 118 | 314 |
| Grand Total | 936 | 359 | 698 | 1,994 |