#DOITRIGHT - ACCESSIBILITY
ADA/CBC Accessibility Checklist for California TI & Retrofits — Free Download
Get a clean, field-ready ADA/CBC (Chapter 11B) checklist designed for California tenant improvements and retrofits. Our checklist focuses on the California-specific deltas (e.g., door hardware at 34–44” AFF, the 20% Path-of-Travel rule) so you pass plan check and inspections with fewer surprises.
Who it’s for
General contractors & estimators needing consistent precon and field QA
Architects & designers documenting dimensions/details that actually pass
Owners & facility managers budgeting compliant upgrades
Supers & inspectors running quick, on-site checks
What’s inside
Triggers & Scope (CBC 11B-202.4): When alterations trigger POT upgrades and how to allocate up to 20% of adjusted construction cost
Arrival & Route: Parking layout, slopes, aisles, and 36” min clear route
Doors & Entrances (11B-404 / ADA 404): 32” clear width, maneuvering clearances, thresholds ≤ 1/2”, ≤ 5 lbf opening force, 34–44” AFF hardware (CA)
Circulation & Protrusions (11B-307): The 27”–80” AFF zone and ≤ 4” protrusion limits
Restrooms (11B-603–611): 17–18” WC centerline (CA), grab bar sizes/heights, lavatory knee/toe space, reachable accessories
Drinking Fountains (11B-602): Hi-lo scoping with compliant heights and knee/toe clearance
Counters & Work Surfaces (11B-904): Accessible transaction sections, clear floor space, POS reach ranges
Operable Parts & Reach (11B-309 / ADA 308–309): General 15–48” AFF with CA specifics
Signage (11B-216 & 703): Tactile/Braille mounting 48–60” AFF, latch-side placement, contrast/non-glare
Ramps, Curb Ramps & Stairs: Core slopes, landings, and handrail rules for clean inspections
Closeout / Field QC: A punch-friendly list for final measurements, signage, and photo documentation
How to use it
Precon: Attach to your estimate assumptions and RFI plan to cut scope gaps and COs.
Plan Check: Submit with a POT (20%) allocation worksheet so the AHJ sees where upgrades are budgeted.
Field: Print the one-pager for quick checks on door forces, hardware heights, restroom clearances, and signage.
Closeout: Keep photo proof + dimensions in your as-built package and submittal log.
About Kubus LLC
We’re a licensed General B contractor focused on code-compliant, energy-efficient, and accessible tenant improvements across Southern California. Our goal: fewer change orders, tighter schedules, first-pass approvals.
Note: This checklist is a practical resource and does not replace a CASp inspection or formal code analysis. Always confirm project-specific requirements with your AHJ.
