Allow us to introduce you to Steve, he isn’t the guy who brings sweet treats to the office (though that would be nice if he did), he’s our always ready, no-nonsense, accessible standards inspection tool! He’s the one who makes sure every property we renovate meets the highest accessibility standards, and keeps us humble in the process.
WHO IS STEVE?
Steve is not just a tool; he is an on-site legend.
Technically Steve is an accessible inspection tool that helps us measure, check, and evaluate the accessibility requirements on our projects. However, over the years we have come around to humanizing him as if he is one of our favorite co-workers (he is even the ‘Employee of the Month’ with a record to beat). Steve always follows the rules, never misses a thing, and will not let you mount that grab bar one inch too high.
We love him. We fear him. We have mixed emotions.
WHAT DOES STEVE DO?
Besides judging our floorplans, his job description includes (but is not limited to):
– Letting us know when a doorway is 35.9” wide (nice try, but code says 36”)
– Sending passive-aggressive messages when sink measurements don’t line up
– Corrects our light switch placement like a hall monitor with a tape measure
– Throw’s shade if the bathroom layouts don’t have the proper turning radii
– Rolls his eyes if the toilet seat doesn’t sit at proper throne height
He’s brutally honest and just sarcastic enough to make sure we know when something is off, and we better get it fixed ASAP! If Steve was a (real) person, we think he would always have a laminated copy of the ADA guidelines in his pocket, but somehow, he’d still be
the life of the party.
WHY WE RELY ON STEVE:
Steve may be a pain, keeping us up at night questioning hallway widths, but we wouldn’t go to work without him.
Having Steve around ensures that our properties don’t just look good, they work and function for everyone.
He reminds us with every alert he so rudely points out, that accessibility isn’t optional, it’s essential. Honestly, it’s his unrelenting perfectionism that helps us build homes that are safer, smarter, and truly inclusive every time.
THE WILSHIRE WAY:
We make sure there is a Steve on every one of our job sites. Our Superintendents make sure to put Steve in his place (especially when he is being sassy) to double check we are meeting all requirements at accessible units as well as common areas. Steve makes it quick and easy for us to confirm the job is done right. You can rest assured your property will meet all necessary accessibility standards and pass inspections
knowing we have the right man on the job.
So here’s to Steve. Our beloved cardboard cutout, our accessibility conscience, our snarky but always accurate friend. He not only has our backs, he’s got the backs of every resident we are building for.
Thanks, Steve. Never change. (unless the codes update, then please change.)
“Steve” is an ADA Clearance Template Tool provided by AllThingsInspector.com