Nevada § 118.103 - Construction of certain covered multifamily dwellings to provide access to person with disability
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 118.103 — Construction of certain covered multifamily dwellings to provide access to person with disability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 118.103. Construction of certain covered multifamily dwellings to provide access to person with disability
1. A covered multifamily dwelling which is designed and constructed for occupancy
on or after March 13, 1991, must be constructed in such a manner that the dwelling
contains at least one entrance which is accessible to a person with a disability unless
it is impracticable to so design or construct the dwelling because of the terrain
or unusual characteristics of the site upon which it is constructed. 2. A covered multifamily dwelling which contains at least one entrance which is accessible
to a person with a disability must be constructed in such a manner that: (a) The common areas of the dwelling are readily accessible to and usable by a person
with a disability; (b) The doors of the dwelling are sufficiently wide to allow a person with a disability
to enter and exit in a wheelchair; (c) The units of the dwelling contain: (1) An accessible route into and through the dwelling; (2) Reinforcements in the bathroom walls so that bars for use by a person with a disability
may be installed therein; and (3) Kitchens and bathrooms in which a person in a wheelchair may maneuver; and (d) The light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats or any other environmental
controls in the units of the dwelling are placed in such a manner that they are accessible
to a person in a wheelchair. 3. As used in this section, “covered multifamily dwelling” means: (a) A building which consists of four or more units and contains at least one elevator;
or (b) The units located on the ground floor of any other building which consists of
four or more units.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 118.103
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 118.103 cover?
Section 118.103 ("Construction of certain covered multifamily dwellings to provide access to person with disability") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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