In Texas, a TAS (Texas Accessibility Standards) inspection is a mandatory process to ensure that buildings and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities.  Any construction or renovation project with an estimated total cost of $50,000 or more must undergo a TAS inspection also called a TDLR inspection. This applies to public buildings and private businesses open to the public.  The TAS Inspection typically occurs when a business has obtained their CO and construction has been completed. 

Inspections can only be completed by TDLR-licensed Registered Accessibility Specialists (RAS). 

ACCESSplanreview has 2 TAS Inspection Registered Accessibility Specialists – John A. Villarreal (RAS #408) and Kathy Villarreal (RAS #1209)

For projects registered with TABS (Texas Architectural Barriers System).

Core Requirements:
1) Threshold: Any construction or renovation project with a total cost of $50,000 or more must undergo a TAS review and inspection.
2) Timeline: The final inspection must be completed no later than one year after the recorded project completion date.
3) Inspectors: Inspections must be performed by a Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS), a professional licensed by the TDLR.

Examples are:  Commercial buildings, retail, hospitality, schools, and public facilities.

Failure to have your project inspected violates the Elimination of Architectural Barriers law, and the Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation’s (TDLR) Administrative Rules, and you may be subject to fines!

1) Project Registration: The inspection should have a TDLR TABS number.

2) Plan Review: A RAS must review construction documents to ensure the design is compliant.  The best time for a TAS Plan Review is prior to construction.

3) Final Inspection: Once construction is complete, the owner submits the Request for Inspection form to a RAS.

4) Reporting: If issues are found, the RAS issues a report of non-compliance. Owners typically have 270 days from the report date to correct violations and avoid penalties.

Exterior: Accessible parking spaces, ramp slopes, and accessible pathways from public transport.

Entrances/Exits: Door widths, thresholds, and maneuvering clearances.

Interior: Hallway widths, elevator accessibility, and signage.

Restrooms: Toilet stall dimensions, grab bar placement, and sink heights.

Over 34 years of combined experience in TAS Inspections.

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🔎 Inspection Outcome

The Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) who conducted the inspection will issue a report listing the violations (called non-compliance items).

These might include things like incorrect ramp slopes, door widths, restroom layouts, grab bar placements, parking signage, or other accessibility features not meeting TAS standards.

🛠 Corrective Action

The project owner, architect, or contractor must make the necessary corrections to bring the project into compliance.

The RAS will usually provide specific references to the TAS rules so you know exactly what needs to be fixed.

There is a deadline set by TDLR of 270 days to complete corrections and submit a form back to your RAS indicating the violations have been completed.

The Inspection fee varies from project to project.  You will know your inspection fee if we performed the TAS Plan Review (our best rates are for combined services).  If we did not perform your review we will have to get the TDLR TABS Number to our dashboard in order to complete the inspection.   Our lowest rate for a TAS Inspection is $490.00 for inspections that are not overdue with TDLR.

Please call our office so we can look up your TDLR TABS number and provide you with forms and our fee to obtain the inspection authorization.