1. Project Registration
Register your project in the Texas Architectural Barriers Online System (TABS) system
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Complete and submit TDLR Form AB 005 Architectural Barriers Project Registration to Texas Accessibility Group or TDLR .
-May be completed by anyone on the project team (Owner, Agent, Architect, etc.)
-Includes $175 fee to TDLR
2. Plan Review
Send Texas Access Group one complete set of construction drawings in PDF format, in addition to a completed, signed and dated TDLR Proof of Sumbission Form via TABS.
-Drawings and specifications must be submitted to Texas Accessibility Group within 20 business days of issuance.
-The owner of the building/facility may not allow an application to be filed with a local governmental entity for a building construction permit related to the plans and specifications, or allow construction, renovation, or modification of the building/facility to begin before the date, plans, and specifications are submitted to a RAS.
3. Inspection
Within 30 days of Substantial Completion, a request for inspection should be executed by owner/owner's agent.
-Projects registered before Dec 1, 2018, require TDLR Form AB041, Request for Inspection Form, to be completed.
-Projects registered after Dec 1, 2018, the request is made in writing (email, memo, etc.)
Within one year of construction completion, schedule an inspection
-Anyone may be present at the inspection and must sign TDLR Form AB044,
Proof of Inspection
-The Owner will receive an automated reminder email from TDLR sixty days before the estimated completion date
-If the estimated completion date changes, your RAS must be notified in writing