Vermont § 2903 - Exemptions
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 2903 — Exemptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2903. Exemptions
- (a) The following are exempt from the provisions of this chapter, unless compliance with
access standards is required by federal law: (1) Alterations to privately funded and operated dwelling units consisting of two or more
stories within a single dwelling unit. This exemption shall not apply to alterations
of dwelling units that are operated by State or local government or units that receive
federal financial assistance to alter the unit or to provide rental assistance to
an altered unit. (2) Apartments or rooming houses, cooperatives, condominiums, and other residential buildings
consisting of three living units or less. (3) Alterations to the dwelling unit in a public building in which the owner of the public
building resides. (b) Unless required by federal law, dwelling units that consist of three stories or less
and two- or three-story retail establishments with a total of 15,000 square feet or
less shall be exempt from any requirements pertaining to the installation of elevators.
All other multistory buildings shall be provided with vertical access unless the building
is exempted from this requirement pursuant to a rule of the Access Board. (c) Unless required by federal law, any single dwelling unit of two or more stories within
a building consisting of four or more dwelling units is not required to have a vertical
access within the dwelling unit, provided that five percent of the dwelling units
or one unit, whichever is greater, has an accessible entrance, and all the dwelling
units meet or exceed the minimum standards required in section 2907 of this title. (Added 2003, No. 141 (Adj. Sess.), § 5, eff. April 1, 2005.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 2903
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 2903 cover?
Section 2903 ("Exemptions") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 2903?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 2903 apply to my situation?
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