This week, we talk about pro tips for walks and sidewalks so you have a good understanding of this when you're out in the field, you know what you're talking about and you know what to look for.  Who is responsible for them? What are the major things you should look for? What should you do if there's a tree uprooting and there's a three-inch crack uprooted causing a change in elevation? 

We're joined by two phenomenal ADA inspectors and consultants Paul Klein and Mark Wood, who are also BlueDAG co-founders. Together, they have more than 50 years of experience in the field, doing ADA inspections and developing BlueDAG. BlueDAG's Director of Content and Compliance Victor Felix also joins the discussion.

In this episode, you will hear:

• The definition of a sidewalk based on 2010 ADAS
• Guidelines on openings and ground floor surface
• Identifying the direction of travel
• Why catch-22 solutions solve all problems
• Limitations in the changes of level
• Determining who has the obligation to fix them and how long should they be fixed

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