How to Calculate the Cost of Updating Doors to ADA Compliance

In order to open a new business or operate an existing one, the owner must update the doors to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To understand how this affects the bottom line of the business, you must learn to calculate the cost of updating doors to ADA compliance. Estimating the costs of updating is easy and only takes a few simple steps.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

1. Determine the types and number of doors on the premises. Each type of door has a different compliance requirement under the Americans with Disabilities Act. For instance, revolving doors have different requirements than a sliding door.
2. Check the ADA compliance requirements for each type of door you have on the business grounds. See the Resources section below for more information.
3. Compare the measurements and materials of the existing doors with the compliance requirements for the ADA.
4. Verify the material and labor costs that you will require to become compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
5. Decide if you want and have the skill to make the necessary change to become ADA compliant. It can significantly reduce the cost of updating the doors if you can perform the update yourself. However, if you are not experienced at the task, it can end up increasing your costs if you have to hire a professional to clean up your mess.