jar546
Forum Coordinator
A lobby of a condo has management offices, a security desk/area, the lobby itself with furniture, etc. The security desk in question handles all visitors coming in and out, including contractors, inspectors, delivery people, employees, etc. Apparently they do not believe that their building is required to comply with ADA so they had a law firm let us know with the following email:
Our firm represents ******** as its association counsel. I was hoping to get an opportunity to speak with you regarding the permit submitted by **********for work within the association lobby. Specifically, we were told that it was the City’s determination that certain portions of the FBC-Accessibility regulations (904.3.3 and 904.4.1) were applicable to the planned improvements.
Because ********Isle is a totally private residential condominium that does not hold itself open to public gatherings, allow access to the public or operate rentals services, ******* is not a place of public accommodation. As such, since the **********is a totally private residential community and the lobby is only utilized by its residents, ADA regulations would not apply to the improvements.
We are able to provide you with written verification from the association indicating that it is a fully private residential condominium or copies of the association documents.