Under what circumstances related to hotel construction or renovation is a Crowne Plaza franchisee required to submit Certification Options A & B?
Crowne_Plaza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Please select the option for which this Certification is submitted:
- ¨ Newly Constructed Hotel (Must submit Certification Options A & B below)
- ¨ Renovation Required for Relicensing, Conversion, Brand Change or Change of Ownership (Must submit Certification Option B below)
- ¨ Voluntary Renovation (Must submit Certification Option B below)
Please select the Option(s) for which Licensee is submitting this Certification.
¨ Option A: Newly Constructed Hotel - Pre-Construction Certification
The undersigned certifies that (1) he/she is an architect with professional experience applying the requirements of the ADA and the ADA Standards; and (2) the final plans for construction of this building and building site are in compliance with Title III of the ADA and any other applicable accessibility laws, ordinances or requirements, to the best of his/her knowledge, information, and belief.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 100–424)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Crowne Plaza FDD, a franchisee is required to submit Certification Options A & B when constructing a newly constructed hotel. Specifically, Option A is a pre-construction certification that must be submitted before construction begins. This certification confirms that the final building plans comply with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable accessibility laws. It must be signed by an architect with professional experience applying the requirements of the ADA and the ADA Standards.
In addition to Option A, a Crowne Plaza franchisee constructing a new hotel must also submit Certification Option B. Option B is a post-construction certification that is submitted after an inspection of the as-built conditions. This certification confirms that the hotel has been built in compliance with Title III of the ADA and any other applicable accessibility laws, ordinances, or requirements. The franchisee must sign this certification after the inspection.
These certifications are intended to ensure that the newly constructed Crowne Plaza hotel complies with accessibility standards, including the ADA and the InterContinental Hotels Group Design & Construction standards. By requiring both pre-construction and post-construction certifications, Crowne Plaza aims to ensure that all new hotels are accessible to individuals with disabilities from the outset. This requirement helps to protect the brand's reputation and avoid potential legal issues related to ADA compliance.