Accessibility review under Law 7600

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Accessibility review under Law 7600

We check whether anyone can reach, enter, move around and use your space on their own.

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  • Useful if you are
  • opening a business
  • renewing a business license or permit
  • renovating
  • expecting an inspection
Visual, tactile and braille signage along the whole route1ArrivalParking and route2EntryRamps and doors3CirculationCorridors and clear widths4RestroomsAccessible restroom5ServiceCounter at two heightsVisual, tactile and braille signagealong the whole route1ArrivalParking and route2EntryRamps and doors3CirculationCorridors and clear widths4RestroomsAccessible restroom5ServiceCounter at two heights
The route the review follows, from arrival to the service counter.

What we review

  1. Accessible parking space and access aisle

    1Arrival

    • Close to the main entrance
    • Continuous route to the door
  2. Ramp with handrail and tactile warning at the start

    2Entry

    • Ramps and level changes
    • Handrails and doors
  3. Tactile guide path and clear width

    3Circulation

    • Sidewalks, corridors and clear widths
    • Firm floors free of obstacles
    • Elevators where applicable
  4. Turning space and grab bars

    4Restrooms

    • Accessible restroom
    • Washbasin and fixtures within reach
  5. Two-height service counter

    5Service

    • Clear space to approach
    • Seated or standing service

Visual, tactile and braille signage is reviewed along the entire route.

What you receive and the legal framework

A PDF document with the results of the review.

  • Findings with photos, located on a diagram of the site
  • Recommended improvements in order of priority
  • Preliminary cost of the adjustments
  • A joint walkthrough of the results

An accessible space works for everyone, including someone pushing a stroller, an older person or someone with a temporary injury.

  • Law 7600 (Equal Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities), 1996
  • Decree 26831-MP, the regulations of the law, 1998
  • 5% of parking spaces reserved close to the main entrance

Frequently asked questions

Which buildings does Law 7600 apply to?

Public spaces and buildings that serve the public, in new construction and in renovations. For example a retail store, an office that receives clients, a clinic or a school.

Is it useful for an older building?

Yes. The review ranks the adjustments by priority and looks for feasible solutions within what is already built.

What do I need to request it?

The address of the site, its use and, if available, plans or photos. It is quoted according to the size and use of the site.

Can your office carry out the adjustments afterwards?

Yes. Our office can design the adjustments, process the plans with the CFIA when the work requires it and oversee their construction.

A space for everyone

Tell us which place you want reviewed and we will send you a quote for your case. We reply in writing in English and French.

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Sources. Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica. Ley 7600 de Igualdad de Oportunidades para las Personas con Discapacidad (Law 7600, in Spanish), 1996, article 43 on parking. Executive Branch. Reglamento de la Ley 7600, Decreto Ejecutivo 26831-MP (regulations of Law 7600, in Spanish), 1998.

The diagrams are illustrative. The dimensions of each element are taken from the regulations in force at the time of the review.