BL Companies has become a leading firm performing ADA Curb Ramp design within the City of Philadelphia and PennDOT, working alongside contractors on numerous design/build projects to bring curb ramps up to the appropriate standards. What is ADA Compliance? ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance is the standard for providing accessible services to disabled individuals. As all ramps must adhere to a set of of design standards, it is up to municipalities, counties or DOT districts to ensure they’re compliant. That’s where BL’s expertise comes in!
BL performs an initial survey at each location of the proposed ramp, locating all physical features within the proposed disturbance area while utilizing the contractor’s survey control for continuity with the overall project, and prepare an existing conditions plan. The field survey crew locate existing curbs, utility structures, buildings, steps, and topography. An existing conditions plan is then utilized by the design group to prepare a compliant ADA Curb Ramp design, making it possiBLe for individuals of all abilities to traverse the City, utilizing compliant curb ramps.