Barrier Free Texas

last updated 2009 Dec 07

Since April of 1996, Barrier Free Texas has performed the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation – Architectural Barriers plan reviews and inspections per the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) for architects, interior designers, landscape architects, design-builders, engineers, building owners and developers as required by the Texas Civil Statutes, Article 9102, Architectural Barriers Act.

Robert Ferkin, president and founder of Barrier Free Texas, began his Texas building accessibility career at the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation – Code Review & Inspections – Architectural Barriers in Austin as an Accessibility Specialist in 1995. While working at the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation he performed the TAS plan reviews, served on Technical/Policy Committees and was an Information Specialist. He left the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation with the highest possible job performance review and became an independent contract provider/registered accessibility specialist.

Barrier Free Texas is committed to the design professional in providing site and building accessibility and usability services for the needs of the physically-challenged community.

Professional Services provided by Barrier Free Texas include:

TDLR – TAS PLAN REVIEWS for Private and Public Building Projects
TDLR – TAS INSPECTIONS for Private and Public Building Projects
Site and Building Accessibility On-Site Surveys and Consultations
Fair Housing Act On-Site Accessibility Consultations
Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist Services
Barrier Free Design Seminars

I would appreciate your consideration in performing your TDLR/TAS-related needs. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the TDLR/Texas Accessibility Standards plan review and post-construction inspection process.

Thank you for your consideration and patronage,

Robert Ferkin
President and Founder
Barrier Free Texas
TDLR/Registered Accessibility Specialist #62

Related Web Sites: (TDLR-Architectural Barriers Division)

www.license.state.tx.us

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