Asphalt Contractors Fix ADA issue in Costa Mesa Ca.
In October Empire Parking Lot Services was hired to be the asphalt contractors for a small business parking lot in Orange County, California. The area of Orange County is called Costa Mesa and it is in South Orange County, with neighboring cities like Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Santa Ana, and Newport Beach. We were contacted by our customer after the city called them out on some ADA codes that were not up to current standards. The main problem with their parking lot was that their handicapped ramps weren’t compliant. In addition to the handicapped ramps however the handicap striping was also in need of updates. We submitted our price and the customer agreed to it, So it was time to get the job scheduled.
About Handicap Ramp Construction
When it comes to this type of ADA ramp repairs, Empire Parking Lot Services has plenty of experience. With request coming in from all over Southern California, Empire has become the leading asphalt paving contractor to deal with these ADA compliance projects. Typically we find, there are two reasons that our customers would need these ramp repairs done. The first reason is, when a tenant or property owner decides to make some changes to their parking lot, such as a tenant improvement project, or a exterior repair project. These types of projects require a permit by the city, and often require ADA upgrades to be done at that time as well. What typically happens is, when they go to pull the permit the city requires them to update their ADA codes on their parking lot. The second reason is becoming increasingly more common as well. Lawsuits triggered by attorneys representing their disabled clients. Now often times these are legitimate cases, but recently a few drive by attorneys have started flooding the courts with bogus lawsuits that require their victims to pay up or else make these repairs! The good news is it’s not as expensive as it used to be due to asphalt contractors learning to do these repairs faster and more economically. Often times Empire Parking Lot Services can fix these problem for less than what the attorneys are asking for.
How This ADA Ramp Repair Project Went
When we arrived at the job site, the first thing we do is to block the work area off so that no one unknowingly wanders into the construction area while work is being done. Once the area is safe we start making marks and shooting the elevations needed to insure that the proper grades of asphalt are installed on the handicapped ramp. Next, we started working with the asphalt to build up the handicap ramp and shape it to the proper height. We use tools such as smart levels and and transits to constantly check the grade as we pave the new ramp. We do this to insure the grade that is required stays intact. After the asphalt is distributed properly we rolled it using a 5 ton vibratory roller. Once the asphalt cooled the lines are painted and proper ADA markings are installed. Next handicap signs are installed this signage includes the handicap signs in the parking stall as well as the handicap signed required at the driveway entrance. Once all the signs where installed we cleaned up our mess and turned it back over to the customer. They were very pleased, the work passed inspection and the small office is now open for business. The customer informed us that we were the best asphalt contractors they had ever used.
About Empire Parking Lot Services
When it comes to what Empire-PLS does best, asphalt paving has to be it. As fully licensed & insured asphalt contractors we can work on any type of asphalt paving project that you need done. In addition to the asphalt paving services we offer, there is a lot more we can help you with. Services such as concrete repair, line striping, and warehouse maintenance are just a few more of them. For a more complete look at what we do, click on any of the links in this blog to go to our official website and have a look. With all of Southern California covered Empire Parking Lot Services can be your “Go To” company for all parking lot and warehouse maintenance services.
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