Guide to ADA Standards / Technical Assistance
Where can I find official ADA design guidance for buildings, sites, and accessible routes?
The official Guide to ADA Standards / Technical Assistance is published by U.S. Access Board and applies to projects nationwide. Use the official link below to access the current version directly — requirements and forms can change, so confirm the current version with U.S. Access Board before any submittal.
What is this resource?
Guide to ADA Standards / Technical Assistance is a accessibility / federal published by U.S. Access Board for United States. The authoritative, current version is always the one published on the official page linked above.
When is this used?
This resource is used in Nationwide (FEMA) development, permitting and engineering review processes. Whether it applies to a specific project depends on the current requirements published by U.S. Access Board — confirm the current requirements with the applicable jurisdiction before any submittal.
What may be required?
Requirements are defined solely by U.S. Access Board 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.
Need civil engineering plans for your Nationwide (FEMA) project?
ALFA's licensed civil engineers can review your proposed scope and provide a proposal for applicable site development, grading, drainage, detention, and permit support services. ALFA is an independent engineering firm and is not affiliated with U.S. Access Board; the authority having jurisdiction makes the final permit decision.
For site-access issues such as slopes, routes, curb ramps, and parking, ALFA can coordinate civil grades with the accessibility design.
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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.