For a newly constructed Crowne Plaza hotel, what certifications regarding accessibility standards must be submitted?
Crowne_Plaza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
al opening of the Hotel as Brand System Hotel, the construction, upgrading and renovation work more particularly described in paragraph 13.J. and in this Attachment "B" must be completed by Licensee on or before the dates set forth in this Attachment "B" and the Hotel must otherwise be in compliance with the License and must open as a Brand System Hotel on or before the Opening Deadline set forth in Attachment "A".
ATTACHMENT "C"
ACCESSIBILITY CERTIFICATION
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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;
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 100–424)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crowne Plaza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, for newly constructed hotels, compliance with accessibility standards, particularly Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), is mandatory. This includes adherence to the 1991 and/or 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
For a newly constructed Crowne Plaza hotel, two certifications are required. First, a pre-construction certification of the final building and site plans must be submitted before construction begins. This certification must be completed by an architect who has professional experience applying the requirements of the ADA and the ADA Standards. Second, a post-construction certification is required after an inspection of the completed construction. This certification must be signed by the franchisee.
These certifications ensure that the Crowne Plaza hotel adheres to accessibility standards, providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities as required by law. Furthermore, the franchisee must submit 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. The architect must confirm they 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.