Quality at Work

Meeting Specifications

Knowing the laws and regulations helps Bonness Inc serve our clients better.

•  We stay current with DOT (Department of Transportation) parameters
•  Are knowledgeable about County guidelines and restrictions
•  Assist Developers in Design review and value engineering
•  We work with individuals and companies to stay within codes
  
  

An example of this commitment to knowledge is our understanding of The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which took effect in January l992. The ADA covers virtually all parking facilities for commercial buildings. It requires a minimum number of handicap-accessible parking stalls depending on the size of the parking lot, and a minimum number of van-accessible parking spaces depending on the number of handicap-accessible spaces.

It also requires:

• Specific signage and specific sign placement
• Unobstructed access routes
• Access aisles leading from the parking stalls to the sidewalk or other access route
• Use of curb ramps
• These are only a few of the many requirements parking lots must meet to comply with federal ADA regulations. Penalties for not complying could include:
• A court could order to bring the parking lot into compliance.
• Civil penalties not to exceed $50,000.00 for the first violation and $100,000.00 for the second violation.
• Monetary damages to the person or organization suing the property owner.