§ 22-13-4-1.5 — Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act

Indiana § 22-13-4-1.5

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 13: FIRE SAFETY, BUILDING, AND EQUIPMENT
• Ch. 4: Standards for Building Rules; Exemption From Design

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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.).

Legislative History

As added by P.L.118-1994, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.168-1997, SEC.1.