Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act
Sec. 1.5. (a) The commission shall adopt building rules for the
purpose of complying with and implementing the Americans with
Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12181 et seq.) and any amendments and
regulations relating to the Act, to be consistent with the Americans
with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (28 CFR 36.101 et
seq.).
(b) The rules adopted under this section must:
(1) require that new construction must be readily accessible to
and usable by individuals with disabilities, unless it is
structurally impracticable to meet the accessibility requirements
according to the standards established by the Americans with
Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (28 CFR 36.101 et
seq.);
(2) require that an alteration of an existing facility must be
made so that the alteration complies with the readily achievable
barrier removal provisions of the Americans with Disabilities
Act Accessibility Guidelines (28 CFR 36.101 et seq.); and
(3) allow the use of reasonable and cost-effective alternative
means of public access or service if the alternative means are
consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C.
12181 et seq.).
As added by P.L.118-1994, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.168-1997,
SEC.1.
Last modified: May 27, 2006