CASp Inspection & Qualified Defendant Protection
A Certified Access Specialist (CASp) is a state-certified expert in construction-related accessibility. CASp inspections provide formal documentation of existing accessibility conditions and may grant property owners Qualified Defendant status under California law, offering certain procedural protections if litigation arises.
Protrk® Construction coordinates with highly vetted third-party CASp professionals across California. With one call, we help connect clients with experienced independent inspectors selected for strong performance history, while aligning inspection scheduling, site evaluation planning, and practical compliance strategy.
1 What Is a Certified Access Specialist (CASp)?
CASp stands for Certified Access Specialist. These professionals are certified by the California Division of the State Architect (DSA) and are authorized to inspect commercial properties for compliance with federal ADA and California accessibility standards.
- State-certified accessibility professional
- Authorized to evaluate commercial properties
- Issues formal compliance determinations
- Provides detailed violation documentation
Following inspection, a CASp may determine that a property meets applicable standards or issue a structured report identifying violations and required corrective actions. When completed by an experienced third-party inspector and properly documented, this process strengthens legal defensibility and clarifies the compliance pathway.
2 What a CASp Inspection Includes
A CASp inspection involves a comprehensive site survey conducted by a certified third-party professional evaluating measurable accessibility conditions across the property.
- Accessible routes and path-of-travel analysis
- Parking layout and slope verification
- Entrance thresholds and door clearance review
- Restroom and access element evaluation
- Photographic documentation with code references
Protrk® helps clients coordinate with highly vetted CASp inspectors so findings can be translated into structured remediation scopes aligned with architectural documentation and permitting requirements. This reduces the disconnect between inspection reports and construction execution.
Our coordinated system streamlines the transition from inspection to implementation.
3 One Call. One Company. Coordinated Compliance.
Protrk® works with highly vetted independent third-party CASp inspectors across California, selected for experience, reliability, and strong performance history. While CASp inspectors remain fully independent to preserve objectivity and legal protection, our coordination helps ensure their findings are integrated smoothly into design-build and construction planning.
- Inspection scheduling coordination
- Report interpretation support
- Structured remediation planning
- Integrated transition to ADA construction
This reduces fragmentation, limits misinterpretation of technical findings, and helps accelerate compliance timelines. From third-party inspection coordination to remediation strategy, Protrk® delivers a structured, accountable path toward accessibility compliance.