Accessibility & Health & Safety Consulting
FAQs
Accessibility Services (TAS / ADA / RAS)
A Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) is a professional licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to perform accessibility-related plan reviews and inspections for qualifying Texas projects.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law focused on accessibility requirements nationwide. Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) are Texas-specific standards enforced through TDLR for qualifying projects within the state.
Many commercial, public, educational, and government-related projects in Texas may require accessibility review depending on project scope, valuation, and applicable regulations.
Yes. AHSC offers accessibility consultation and preliminary plan review support to help identify accessibility-related concerns before final submission or construction.
Yes. AHSC offers virtual consultations to review plans, discuss project questions, and help teams better understand accessibility-related requirements.
Yes. AHSC provides existing facility accessibility assessments and inspections for owners, managers, and project teams reviewing current building conditions.
AHSC works on a wide variety of project types including:
- Commercial buildings
- Office spaces
- Schools and educational facilities
- Municipal buildings
- Renovation projects
- New construction
- Existing facilities
Yes. AHSC provides organized documentation and reporting clients can maintain within their project files.
Yes. Follow-up review support is available for revised plans and updated project documents.
Plans and project information can be submitted through the website contact form, email, or by contacting AHSC directly.
Asbestos Services FAQ
Asbestos inspections are commonly requested before renovation, demolition, or facility-related work where building materials may need evaluation.
A pre-renovation asbestos survey is performed before renovation work begins to help identify suspect asbestos-containing materials that may be impacted during construction activities.
A pre-demolition asbestos survey is performed prior to demolition-related activities to help identify asbestos-related concerns within the structure.
Certain schools and institutional facilities may require asbestos-related inspections, management planning, and documentation under applicable regulations.
An asbestos management plan is organized documentation outlining asbestos-related information, procedures, and recordkeeping for a facility or property.
Yes. AHSC provides re-inspection services for facilities requiring updated observations or ongoing asbestos-related documentation support.
Yes. AHSC provides asbestos inspection and reporting services for:
- Office buildings
- Retail properties
- Commercial facilities
- Multi-tenant buildings
- Renovation and redevelopment projects
Yes. AHSC provides professional documentation and reporting clients can maintain within their records and project files.
Inspection timelines vary depending on the size, complexity, and scope of the project or facility.
Yes. AHSC focuses on serving clients and projects throughout the state of Texas.
General Questions
AHSC works with:
- Architects
- Contractors
- Developers
- Building owners
- School districts
- Municipalities
- Property managers
- Facility managers
- Commercial project teams
Yes. AHSC is a dual-service firm capable of supporting projects requiring both accessibility and asbestos-related services.
You can request services through the website, email AHSC directly, or contact the office by phone.
AHSC combines accessibility and asbestos-related services under one firm while focusing on:
- Clear communication
- Organized reporting
- Practical project support
- Responsive service
- Professional documentation