Author Archives: Dwight Ashdown

About Dwight Ashdown

The website is authored by Ashdown Architecture, Inc., a California Architectural firm and Certified Access Specialist (CASp) #112 All content is copyrighted by Ashdown Architecture and may not be used without the written consent of Ashdown Architecture, Inc.

Food & Drink Serving Counter

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Dwight Ashdown

Where food or drink is served at counters exceeding 34″ in height, a portion of the main counter to be provided 60″ long & 28″ to 34″ above finish floor. CBC 1104B.5.4

Posted in 26 Restaurants | 3 Comments

CASp Reports

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Dwight Ashdown

Our inspection reports are structured to provide our clients with a description and graphic illustration of any issues that need to be corrected, combined with code descriptions, code references and illustrations of code requirements. An example of a typical report … Continue reading →

Posted in Certified Access Specialist (CASp) | 14 Comments

Restaurant Tables

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Dwight Ashdown

Restaurants and dining areas need to have at least 1 wheelchair accessible table for every 20 seats. Typical “cafe” tables are not accessible, because the center support column doesn’t allow a wheelchair to roll under the table. In order for … Continue reading →

Posted in 26 Restaurants | Tagged ADA, restaurants | 30 Comments

Jesse Unruh & the Unruh Act

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Dwight Ashdown

The Unruh Act, authored by Jesse Unruh, outlaws discrimination based on…any mental or physical disability. “All persons within the jurisdiction of this state are free an equal, and no matter what their ex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, … Continue reading →

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