What certifications regarding the ADA compliance of a Crowne Plaza Hotel must be submitted to IHG before opening?
Crowne_Plaza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
-(f) Licensee has submitted to IHG a post–construction disability compliance certification signed by Licensee and an architect with professional experience applying the requirements of the ADA and the ADA Standards, in the form of Attachment "C" – ADA Certificate.
Such certification must confirm the qualifications of the architect, the architect has inspected the as-built conditions of the Hotel and building site and that the Hotel and building site have been built in compliance with Title III of the ADA and any other applicable accessibility laws, ordinances or requirements;
This certification is intended to comply with the accessibility standards and/or the Travelers with Disabilities Section of the relevant brand standards as well as the InterContinental Hotels Group Design & Construction standards, all of which require compliance with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including the 1991 and/or 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (ADA Standards), and all other applicable accessibility requirements. These standards require as follows:
- a. For newly constructed hotels: (1) a pre-construction certification of the final plans for the building and building site submitted prior to the commencement of construction by an architect with professional experience applying the requirements of the ADA and the ADA Standards; and (2) a post-construction certification submitted after an inspection of as-built conditions signed by Licensee.
- b. For renovations required for relicensing, conversions, brand changes or changes of ownership: a post-renovation certification submitted after an inspection of as-built conditions signed by Licensee.
- c. For voluntary renovations: a post-renovation certification submitted after an inspection of as-built conditions signed by Licensee.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 100–424)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crowne Plaza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, before opening a newly constructed hotel, franchisees must submit two certifications related to ADA compliance. First, a pre-construction certification of the final plans for the building and site must be submitted before construction begins. This certification must be completed by an architect with professional experience applying ADA requirements and standards. Second, a post-construction certification is required after an inspection of the completed building, signed by the franchisee.
For renovations required for relicensing, conversions, brand changes, or changes of ownership, a post-renovation certification is needed after inspecting the completed renovations, signed by the franchisee. Similarly, for voluntary renovations, a post-renovation certification is required after an inspection of the completed renovations, signed by the franchisee.
These certifications confirm that the hotel complies with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including the 1991 and/or 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, and all other applicable accessibility requirements. The pre-construction certification confirms that the final plans comply with ADA standards, while the post-construction certification confirms that the hotel has been built in compliance with these standards. Crowne Plaza requires these certifications to ensure all hotels meet accessibility standards, providing a consistent experience for all guests and adhering to legal requirements.