Architectural Barriers FAQ
When does a Texas project need TAS plan review or inspection?
The official Architectural Barriers FAQ is published by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and applies to projects statewide in Texas. Use the official link below to access the current version directly — requirements and forms can change, so confirm the current version with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation before any submittal.
What is this resource?
Architectural Barriers FAQ is a accessibility / faq published by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for Texas. The authoritative, current version is always the one published on the official page linked above.
When is this used?
This resource is used in Statewide (Texas) development, permitting and engineering review processes. Whether it applies to a specific project depends on the current requirements published by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation — confirm the current requirements with the applicable jurisdiction before any submittal.
What may be required?
Requirements are defined solely by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and are published on the official resource page — ALFA Engineering is not the issuing government agency. Engineering documents commonly prepared by ALFA for projects that use this resource include:
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Does my project need TDLR/TAS review?
TDLR's Architectural Barriers resources explain when review applies — applicability depends on the project facts and current rules.
ALFA can coordinate civil/MEP/structural drawings with accessibility requirements and project design.
Where do I start my permit?
Start with the official city portal, then confirm which engineering disciplines your submittal requires.
ALFA can review the project scope before you spend time on an incomplete submittal.
What drawings do I need for a commercial permit?
Each jurisdiction publishes its own permit checklist — a commercial permit set commonly includes architectural, civil, structural, MEP and accessibility components, but only the local checklist says which apply to your project.
ALFA can identify which disciplines belong in the permit set and prepare the engineering portions.
ALFA can help coordinate engineering changes that arise from accessibility review comments or site constraints.
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External government and agency resources are provided for convenience. Requirements, forms and URLs may change. Confirm current requirements with the applicable jurisdiction. ALFA Engineering is not the issuing government agency.