Articles on Business Compliance

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Myth #1: My Business Does Not Need to Be Compliant Because the Building is Old and, Therefore, Grandfathered.

04/27/2024
There are no "grandfathering" provisions. "Grandfathering" is the notion that the Americans with Disabilities Act...
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Myth #2: My Facility Was Built With a Permit and Should Be Fine.

04/27/2024
Unfortunately, even with building department oversight, it is common to find construction shortcomings that constitute...
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Myth #3: Why Should I Comply When No One Else Does? Besides, I Can Fix Issues Once I Get Sued.

04/27/2024
This is a flawed idea. It is illegal to violate civil rights laws. The "waiting...
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Myth #4: Fixing My Business Will Be Too Expensive; Therefore, I Am Unable to Do Anything to Reduce My Risk.

04/27/2024
The most important step is the first one: accept the legal responsibility to make your...
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Myth #5: I Am Doing a Small Tenant Improvement Project, but I Cannot Afford the Required Accessibility Improvements. Can I Claim a Hardship Exemption?

04/27/2024
Under the CBC, alteration projects are subject to the following compliance provisions: Area of alteration:...
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