ADA compliance refers to construction and renovation work that meets the accessibility standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. For commercial tenant improvement work, ADA requirements typically apply to corridor widths, door clearances, restroom layouts, parking access, drinking fountains, signage, and counter heights.
ADA compliance is enforced at the federal level but interpreted and inspected by local building departments. Renovations to existing commercial buildings must bring at least the path of travel and altered areas up to current ADA standards. New construction must comply fully. Failure to comply can result in lawsuits, fines, and forced retrofits.