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PLAN REVIEW SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 2023

ACCESSIBILITY CHECK

 

10710 S. SAM HOUSTON PKWY. W., #240
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77031
713-995-1993
The following outlines what is required and our corresponding fees when submitting plans to ACCESSIBILITY CHECK for a TAS accessibility PLAN REVIEW. We can review all subject projects, including State leases.
 
Our review shall not be construed in any way as acceptance of responsibility for compliance with the Texas Architectural Barrier Act. Such responsibility shall remain with the design professional and/or the Owner of the facility as stipulated by the Statute.
 
WHAT TO SUBMIT - A complete submittal includes items 1 - 5 below. All forms as well as construction documents must be submitted in pdf electronic format. 
 
  1. Project Registration - The completed online registration is required before we can proceed with the plan review.

    A filing fee must be paid directly to TDLR when you register the project. The filing fee is separate from our fees.

    Please fill out all fields for the owner, tenant (if applicable), and design firm when registering the project. Note - Per Administrative Rule 68.10 (18) the Owner is defined as "The person(s) that hold(s) title to the building or facility subject to compliance with the Act, TAS, and this chapter." Per Administrative Rule 68.10 (21) Person is defined as "An individual, corporation, partnership, or other  legal entity, including a state agency or governmental subdivision. Online TABS Registration Page. Note - Our RAS number is 39.

  2. Owner Agent Designation - If the person registering the project is not the Owner a Designated Agent form must also be completed, signed and dated by the Owner and submitted in electronic pdf format.  Note - TDLR will not accept incomplete forms.

  3. Construction Documents - One complete set of construction documents. Construction documents must be submitted in pdf electronic format. PDF files cannot exceed 30 mb with names not longer than 30 characters. Drawings can be individual sheets or groups as long as they do not exceed the file size and character limitations.  An additional paper copy of the construction documents may also be requested for large projects. When submitting drawings in paper format please submit half size sets for sheets larger than 24" x 36".

    Construction documents are required to be submitted not later than the
    twentieth day after the plans are issued.  In computing time a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday is not included. In the case of state funded or other public works projects, the issue date is the date the documents are publicly posted for bid. In other instances, the issue date is when the documents are issued for construction, building permit, or regulatory approval. All documents are non-returnable.

  4. Payment - Payment is required for a complete submittal. See the fee schedule below. Resubmittals and responses are subject to additional fees as noted below. 

    By Check - Send to the above address. Make payable to ACCESSIBILITY CHECK.

    By Credit Card - To pay by credit card, email a request along with the TABS registration number and contact information, including the email address, of the person receiving the invoice. We will then process an invoice through our PayPal account. Allow 5 business days for processing.

    FEE SCHEDULE  
    Construction Cost

    Plan Review Fee

    Filing Fee

    $0 - $199,999 $400 NOTE - The filing fees are no longer processed by Accessibility Check. Filing fees are paid by others directly to TDLR when registering the Project.
    $200,000 - $499,999

    $450

    $500,000 - $999,999

    $500

    $1,000,000 - $2,999,999

    $575

    $3,000,000 - $4,999,999$625
    $5,000,000 - $6,999,999

    $725

    $7,000,000 - $9,999,999$825
    $10,000,000 - $14,999,999

    $1,000

    $15,000,000 - $24,999,999

    $1,500

    $25,000,000 and above

    call for fee


    FEES: Fees are based on 1 site and 1 building or build-out. Projects consisting of multiple sites or buildings are subject to additional fees. Call for more information.

    RESUBMITTALS: Resubmittals and responses are subject to a minimum resubmittal fee of $200.  Fees may be higher depending on the nature of the revisions.

    FAST TRACK & MULTI-PHASED PROJECTS: Unless agreed otherwise, fast track and multi-phased projects are treated as resubmittals and subject to the conditions and additional fees stated above under resubmittals.

    PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY PROJECTS: In determining fees for Public Right-Of-Way projects the construction cost is based on the pedestrian elements only.

    PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEWS:
    Preliminary plan reviews are also offered and
    are based on the service requested. Call for a fee.

    EXPEDITED PLAN REVIEWS: Call for availibility and fee.
     

  5. Proof of Submission - A completed Proof Of Submission form, signed and dated in electronic pdf format is required when a licensed design professional (architect, interior designer, landscape architect, or engineer) with the overall responsibility for the design is submitting the project. 

Last updated 10/03/23

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