♿ Is Your Property ADA Compliant? What You Need to Know About Asphalt & Concrete Accessibility

Whether you manage an apartment complex, shopping center, HOA, or commercial facility, ADA compliance isn’t just a box to check, it’s the law. But many property owners don’t realize that paving, striping, ramps, and sidewalks are all subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and violations can result in expensive fines or even lawsuits.

At Colorado Asphalt Works, we’ve helped countless clients upgrade their properties to meet ADA standards, and avoid costly consequences. Here’s what you need to know.

🛑 What Is ADA Compliance for Asphalt & Concrete?

The ADA requires that public and commercial spaces be accessible to individuals with disabilities. In terms of pavement and concrete, this includes:

• Properly sized and marked handicap parking stalls

• ADA-compliant access aisles with slope limits

• Ramps with the right grade, width, and tactile warning pads

• Sidewalks with clear paths and no trip hazards

• Curb cuts at corners or drop-off zones

• Proper signage and surface markings

⚠️ Common Violations We See

• Faded or missing handicap striping

• Slopes that are too steep in parking stalls or ramps

• Cracked or lifted sidewalks creating trip hazards

• No access aisles or van-accessible spaces

• Improper signage or none at all

  
  

The truth is, many properties built before the 1990s were never updated to meet modern ADA codes, and many newer lots are simply striped incorrectly.

🛠️ How Colorado Asphalt Works Can Help

We don’t just pour and pave, we help you stay compliant. Our team is trained to recognize potential violations and can provide:

• On-site ADA assessments

• Accessible layout redesigns

• New ramps and curb cuts

• Concrete panel replacements

• Corrective striping with signage installation

  
  

Whether it’s new construction or upgrading an older lot, we’ll ensure your project meets federal, state, and local ADA requirements.

💡 Did You Know?

Property owners are often held liable for ADA violations, not just the contractors. So even if the lot was poured years ago, if it doesn’t meet today’s standards, it could still be flagged during an inspection or complaint.

✔️ Be Proactive, Not Reactive

Waiting for an ADA violation to surface can be expensive and stressful. Instead, be proactive. Schedule an inspection, review your parking layout, and tackle small upgrades before they become big problems.

📞 Ready for an ADA compliance check or estimate? Contact Colorado Asphalt Works today 303-364-7569 to get started.