Full question:
Is a condominium, built in 1960, required to build or a permit to be built a handicap ramp for a disabled unit owner?
- Category: Civil Rights
- Subcategory: Disabled
- Date:
- State: National
Answer:
The ADA Standards for Accessible Design determine the need for accommodations in newly built or altered buildings. The first 58 pages detail external facilities, such as parking and walkways, as well as internal access issues, including support rails and toilet facilities. The remaining pages cover requirements specific to various facilities, such as restaurants, medical care facilities, and libraries.
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