Oklahoma § 61-11 - Public buildings - Facilities for people with disabilities
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 61-11 — Public buildings - Facilities for people with disabilities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-11. Public buildings - Facilities for people with disabilities
- Additions to existing buildings.
A. Unless otherwise provided for by law, all plans and
specifications for the erection of public buildings by this state,
or any agency or political subdivision thereof, or for any building
erected through the use of public funds shall provide facilities for
people with disabilities. Such facilities shall conform with the
codes and standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal and amended by
the Office's promulgated rules. Elevators shall be constructed and
installed in said public buildings to the extent deemed feasible and
financially reasonable by the contracting authority of the state or
such political subdivision. Said codes and standards shall be on
file in the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.
B. Any building or facility which would have been subject to
the provisions of this section but for the fact that it was
constructed prior to May 24, 1973, shall be subject to the
requirements of this section if additions are made to such building
or facility in any twelve-month period which increase the total
floor area of such building or facility by twenty-five percent (25%)
or more or if alterations or structural repairs are made to such
building or facility in any twelve-month period which affect twentyfive percent (25%) or more of the total floor area of such building
or facility.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 213, § 1, eff. Jan. 2, 1966. Amended by Laws
1968, c. 57, § 1, emerg. eff. March 18, 1968; Laws 1973, c. 263, §
1, emerg. eff. May 24, 1973; Laws 1983, c. 304, § 44, eff. July 1,
1983; Laws 2002, c. 294, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2006, c. 271,
§ 2, eff. July 1, 2006; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 303; Laws 2022, c. 238,
§ 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 61-11
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 61-11 cover?
Section 61-11 ("Public buildings - Facilities for people with disabilities") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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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