ADA Compliance Upgrades
Code-required accessibility modifications
ADA Compliance
Commercial buildings and public accommodations face real legal exposure when accessibility barriers remain unaddressed. The ADA applies to existing facilities, not just new construction—businesses must remove barriers when doing so is 'readily achievable' based on their resources. Chicago adds another layer: the Illinois Accessibility Code and Chicago Building Code require permit review for accessibility compliance, with the city's Accessibility Compliance Unit examining plans for public buildings and developments.
We conduct thorough ADA assessments to identify compliance gaps across your property—from accessible routes and parking to restroom configurations, signage, and door hardware. Our team understands the 2010 ADA Standards, Illinois Accessibility Code requirements, and how Chicago enforces them through the permit process. When alterations affect a primary function area, we calculate the 20% threshold for accessible path-of-travel upgrades and prioritize improvements that address the most significant barriers first.
Proactive compliance protects you from costly litigation while opening your business to customers and employees with disabilities. We execute upgrades efficiently to minimize disruption—installing compliant ramps, reconfiguring restrooms for wheelchair access, updating signage, and ensuring proper clearances throughout. The result is a welcoming facility that meets federal, state, and local requirements.
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Team
Darren Flynn
“Darren Flynn is the Managing Principal and founding member of Chicago Roof Deck & Garden, started in 2009. He has over 20 years of experience in residential, commercial and retail construction and shares the overall strategic and operating responsibility.”
Kevin Wojtas
“Kevin is a skilled Production Coordinator with extensive experience in the architecture and planning industry. He demonstrates competency across AutoCAD, landscaping, InDesign, public speaking, and sustainable design. He also serves as a media and communications specialist and holds a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.”
Christi Malone
“Christi brings over 20 years of architecture and construction expertise. She holds a Master of Architecture from Arizona State University and has worked across diverse roles—from residential design firms to co-founding a design studio and teaching interior design in New Mexico. For the past 11 years, she has specialized in Chicago home inspections, developing deep knowledge of Midwest construction methods and materials. Her background enables her to identify complex issues as part of the design/build process.”