Indiana § 22-13-4-1.5 - Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act
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§ 22-13-4-1.5. Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act
Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027.
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.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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