ADA Compliance for Temporary Structures

Kate Taylor

August 11, 2025

Picture this – you have a brilliant idea for an activation and your vision is finally coming to life. Your client is thrilled, the design is solid, and fabrication has been approved to move forward.

It sounds like everything is moving in the right direction, but can you spot the one CRITICAL step missing from this equation?

Before moving any further, every event producer should ask: “Is my event ADA compliant?”

This is an extremely important detail that is often overlooked by even the most experienced event producers.

What many don’t realize is – just like permanent structures, temporary structures such as pop-ups, mobile trucks or ANY type of short-term event build also need to abide by these regulations to ensure equal access to persons with disabilities. This includes physical, hearing, cognitive and visual.

If ADA compliance is not something you have a lot of experience in, you are not alone. The good news is you don’t need to. You just need a knowledgeable partner to guide you through the process.

That is where EventPermits excels.

Our experienced team knows exactly what to look for to ensure your event meets all ADA requirements – including things that even experienced agencies miss.

While our team delivers a full compliance review with custom plans tailored to your specific event details, here are some of the key questions you can ask yourself to get started:

1. Is accessible parking available?
2. Do you have accommodations for those with wheelchairs, canes and walkers?
3. Are your entryways and restrooms fully accessible?

If you’ve answered “no” to any of these questions, we can help. Don’t let your event planning get too far ahead without having an ADA compliance plan in place.

Reach out today and let’s be sure your event is compliant from the start.