macsound
Well-Known Member
Since I haven't been mixing at my usual church, I haven't noticed the progress but here's the back story.
Church moved into a new building in 2017-18 but was an existing church previously in an older building. In the old building the stage was about 16' deep x 35' wide. The new space the stage is about 4' shallower because they needed to include a wheelchair ramp. Somehow the ramp was determined to be cheaper than a lift and if slope was 20:1, they didn't have to include a railing. They decided to put the ramp on the front of the stage so it didn't eat up real estate and wasn't glaringly obvious.
While we've been in shelter in place, some people including the pastor have decided to level off the ramp by adding a wedge shaped platform that matches the angle of the ramp. Good idea in theory.
I haven't spoken to them about this, just saw photos from another volunteer who stopped by to look at some equipment.
What, legally, would happen if and when they get inspected? Who would do the inspecting? Would someone have to be a whistleblower in order for them to get inspected or would it happen? This is in California if that makes a difference.
Any insight would be appreciated. It makes me somewhere between angry and disappointed to know a church has removed handicapped access to the stage. Doesn't change my feelings on areas that may be exempt for some other reason, but this rather blatant.
Thanks
Church moved into a new building in 2017-18 but was an existing church previously in an older building. In the old building the stage was about 16' deep x 35' wide. The new space the stage is about 4' shallower because they needed to include a wheelchair ramp. Somehow the ramp was determined to be cheaper than a lift and if slope was 20:1, they didn't have to include a railing. They decided to put the ramp on the front of the stage so it didn't eat up real estate and wasn't glaringly obvious.
While we've been in shelter in place, some people including the pastor have decided to level off the ramp by adding a wedge shaped platform that matches the angle of the ramp. Good idea in theory.
I haven't spoken to them about this, just saw photos from another volunteer who stopped by to look at some equipment.
What, legally, would happen if and when they get inspected? Who would do the inspecting? Would someone have to be a whistleblower in order for them to get inspected or would it happen? This is in California if that makes a difference.
Any insight would be appreciated. It makes me somewhere between angry and disappointed to know a church has removed handicapped access to the stage. Doesn't change my feelings on areas that may be exempt for some other reason, but this rather blatant.
Thanks