In the Crowne Plaza Licensee Post-Construction or Post-Renovation Certification, what information is required regarding the architect?

According to the 2025 Crowne Plaza Franchise Disclosure Document, the Licensee Post-Construction or Post-Renovation Certification requires specific information about the architect involved in the project. This includes the architect's name, the name of their firm, their signature, and their title, along with the date of certification. This information is required to ensure that the architect is qualified and that the construction or renovation complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable accessibility laws.

This certification is a critical step in ensuring that the Crowne Plaza hotel meets all necessary accessibility standards. By requiring the architect to certify that the final plans and as-built conditions comply with Title III of the ADA, Crowne Plaza aims to provide accessible facilities for all guests. The post-construction disability compliance certification must be signed by both the licensee and an architect with professional experience applying the requirements of the ADA and the ADA Standards.

For a newly constructed hotel, a pre-construction certification of the final plans is required before construction begins, submitted by an architect with professional experience applying the ADA requirements. Following construction, a post-construction certification is required after an inspection of the as-built conditions, signed by the licensee. For renovations required for relicensing, conversions, brand changes, or changes of ownership, only a post-renovation certification is required, submitted after an inspection of as-built conditions and signed by the licensee. Similarly, for voluntary renovations, a post-renovation certification is needed after inspecting the as-built conditions, signed by the licensee.

Crowne Plaza also requires that the licensee retain qualified architects and interior designers for construction, upgrading, and renovation work. The licensee must obtain Crowne Plaza's prior written consent before retaining any architect or interior designer for the hotel, including any food and beverage outlets. This ensures that the consultants are qualified and maintain appropriate insurance coverage, although Crowne Plaza is not liable for their performance. The Final Plans must be submitted to Crowne Plaza for review and approval before submission to the local building authority, and a pre-construction disability compliance certification, signed by an architect, must also be submitted.