ADA accessibility checking
Helonic is an AI construction drawing analysis platform for preconstruction teams using Helonic for accessibility checking.
Verify ADA and ABA compliance in construction drawings automatically. Check door clearances, restroom layouts, ramp slopes, accessible routes, and signage placement against the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
Why does accessibility checking matter?
ADA compliance is a federal civil rights requirement, not optional.
How does Helonic go from drawings to ADA findings?
Helonic checks every accessibility-critical element on the set against the 2010 ADA Standards and reports the miss with a sheet location.
Upload drawings
Drop your architectural floor plans, enlarged restroom plans, and site plans into Helonic for accessibility analysis.
Element detection
AI identifies doors, restrooms, ramps, corridors, parking spaces, signage locations, and other accessibility-critical elements on every sheet.
Compliance check
Each detected element is checked against the 2010 ADA Standards. Clearances, slopes, widths, reach ranges, and mounting heights are all verified.
Remediation report
Receive a detailed report of every non-compliant element with specific ADA section references and recommended corrections.
What does Helonic check for accessibility?
Helonic checks the ADA items reviewers miss most often, including clear widths, turning spaces, ramp slopes, toilet rooms, and accessible routes.
Door clearance verification
Checks maneuvering clearances on both sides of doors per ADA Section 404, including pull-side and push-side requirements.
Restroom layout compliance
Verifies toilet room dimensions, fixture clearances, grab bar placement, and lavatory knee space against ADA Section 603-606.
Ramp slope checking
Validates that ramp slopes do not exceed 1:12, landings are properly sized, and handrails meet height and extension requirements.
Accessible route verification
Confirms continuous accessible paths from site arrival points through all public spaces with proper widths and passing spaces.
Signage placement review
Checks that room signage, exit signs, and wayfinding elements are at correct mounting heights and locations per ADA Section 703.
Why do missed ADA items show up so late?
Missed ADA items show up late because dimensional checks are easy to skip on a busy set, and they become lawsuits or remodel work after occupancy. Accessibility violations discovered after construction can result in lawsuits, mandatory remediation at the owner's expense, and project delays. The cost of fixing a non-compliant restroom after tile is set is orders of magnitude higher than catching it on paper.
Yet accessibility details are among the most commonly missed items during design review. Door clearances, turning radii, slope gradients, and reach ranges require careful dimensional analysis that is easy to overlook on a busy set of drawings. Helonic automates this tedious but critical review, checking every element against the specific ADA section that governs it.
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