Blog | RGA Forensics

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Walkway Defects and Changes in Elevation

by Zoe Gaik Architectural Forensic Associate RGA Design Forensics Something often overlooked in the maintenance of walkways—especially...

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Stairway Accidents and Egress Obstructions

by Zoe Gaik Architectural Forensic Associate RGA Design Forensics Sometimes the issue on stairs is not related to disuniformity or...

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Stairway Accidents and Handrail Graspability

by Zoe Gaik Architectural Forensic Associate RGA Design Forensics Many stairs do not have handrails that can be construed as “graspable”....

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Stairway Accidents and Dimensional Uniformity

by Zoe Gaik Architectural Forensic Associate RGA Design Forensics Over the years, tread surfaces can become worn, and though...

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What is a Compliant Stair in Florida?

What is a Compliant Stair in Florida? An explainer from our architectural expert witness team

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Are Parking Lots Part of the Right of Way?

By Zoe Gaik, Architectural Forensic Associate RGA Design Forensics This question has been prominent in our premises liability cases for...

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Myth: Fire Codes Only Govern in Emergencies

By Zoe Gaik, Architectural Forensic Associate RGA Design Forensics NFPA 101 is a code many of you have probably heard of, being that it...

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A Forensic Architect’s Deposition and Trial Checklist

By Zoe Gaik, Architectural Forensic Associate RGA Design Forensics While many of you are not yourselves forensic architects, it is still...

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A Guide to Architectural Forensic Tools

By Zoe Gaik, Architectural Forensic Associate RGA Design Forensics As a member in the field of architectural forensics, the tools we use...

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Vacation Rentals and Building Codes: What Actually Applies

By Zoe Gaik, Architectural Forensic Associate RGA Design Forensics I’m sure you’ve heard of this dilemma before—what building code...

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Design Issues in Assisted Living Facilities in the Era of COVID-19

By William Henry Managing Member RGA-Design and RGA-Design Forensics Despite the negative impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic poses to the...

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ADA vs the Florida Accessibility Code: What's the Difference?

By Zoe Gaik, Architectural Forensic Associate RGA Design Forensics Working in architectural law is tricky if you don’t have a good grasp...

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Accessible Route vs. Means of Egress

By Zoe Gaik, Forensic Associate RGA Design Forensics Accessible routes and means of egress are two aspects of design that many architects...

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Hurricane Michael and the Impact of the Florida Building Code

Hurricane Michael made landfall at 2pm on October 10, 2018. Given the turnover of the news cycle, that may have well been 10 years...

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The Florida Supreme Court Changes Standard for Expert Witnesses

On October 15, the Florida Supreme Court made a ruling on Delisle v. Crane, which effectively clarified how Florida courts will handle...

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How to Choose an Expert Witness

In choosing experts, avoid those that embrace the “enemies” of all aspects of litigation and trial: complexity, confusion, and ambiguity....

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Liability and Insurance in Architecture

This is the seventh in a series of articles that will examine issues that can arise in the relationship between the architect in a...

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The ADA, Testers, and the Impact on Shopping Centers

During this year’s annual International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Florida Conference and Deal Making, the topic of ADA lawsuits...

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Authority of the Architect and its Limits

This is the sixth in a series of articles that will examine issues that can arise in the relationship between the architect in a...

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RGA attends 2018 ICSC Florida Conference and Deal Making

The RGA Design Forensics team was out in full force at the 2018 ICSC Florida Conference and Deal Making. The conference focuses on real...