Although this provision on its face applies to new construction and alterations, these commenters were concerned that the rule could be interpreted to apply retroactively because of the...
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2010 ADA Definition
Alteration: A change to a building or facility that affects or could affect the usability of the building or facility or portion thereof. Alterations include, but are not limited to, remodeling, renovation, rehabilitation, reconstruction, historic restoration, resurfacing of circulation paths or vehicular ways, changes or rearrangement of the structural parts or elements, and changes or rearrangement in the plan configuration of walls and full-height partitions. Normal maintenance, reroofing, painting or wallpapering, or changes to mechanical and electrical systems are not alterations unless they affect the usability of the building or facility.
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Section 36.406(f) Assembly Areas (Section-by-Section Analysis)
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ADA Business BRIEF: Communicating with People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Hospital Settings
A hospital need not provide communication aids or services if doing so would fundamentally alter the nature of the goods or services offered or would result in an undue burden....
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7.2. Public Comments Regarding the Effects of the Rule on Small Movie Theaters
Thus, they continue to be subject to the longstanding general ADA requirement to provide effective communication under § 36.303, unless doing so would be a fundamental alteration of the...
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Section 35.151(g) Assembly areas (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Although this rule on its face applies to new construction and alterations, these commenters were concerned that the rule could be interpreted to apply retroactively because of the Department's...
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"Other Power-Driven Mobility Device" and "Wheelchair" (Section-by-Section Analysis)
mobility devices by individuals with disabilities, unless the public accommodation can demonstrate that the use of the device is not reasonable or that its use will result in a fundamental alteration...
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A. SCOPE OF THE INVESTIGATION
35.151, and the ADA Standards for Accessible Design ("Standards") or the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards ("UFAS"); to ensure that facilities for which construction or alteration...
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Summary of the project
surface measurement may not be appropriate; d) the effect of different tolerances for different walkway materials is a concern; e) accumulated tolerances must be addressed; f) repair, alterations...
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Examples of Major Life Activities, Other Than the Operations of a Major Bodily Function
in part, 226 F.3d 69 (2d Cir. 2000), then-Judge Sotomayor stated, ‘‘[I]n the modern era, where test taking begins in the first grade, and standardized tests are a regular and often life-altering...
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Miniature horses. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
dogs, covered entities may exclude this type of service animal if the presence of the miniature horse, because of its larger size and lower level of flexibility, results in a fundamental alteration...
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"Other Power-Driven Mobility Device" and "Wheelchair" (Section-by-Section Analysis)
power-driven mobility devices by individuals with disabilities, unless the public entity can demonstrate that the use of the device is not reasonable or that its use will result in a fundamental alteration...
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F. Measures Taken To Limit Impact on Small Entities
found that to be unnecessary because movie theaters do not have to comply with requirements of the final rule to the extent that complying would constitute an undue burden or a fundamental alteration...
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308 Reach Ranges
This exception responds to industry’s concern regarding costs associated with alterations and will permit the existing stock of gas pumps that are currently within 54 inches to be used....
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REPORTING AND ENFORCEMENT
if Peapod believes that compliance with the obligations of Paragraph 12 with respect to new features on its website or mobile application would result in an undue burden or fundamental alteration...
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CASI California Survey Reports Acceptance Criteria - Equivalent Facilitation AC 01-12
There are times, especially in the alterations of existing buildings, when alternatives may deliver equitable outcomes – even when hardships prevent prescriptive code compliance....
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E. IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT
court to be unenforceable, the other terms of this Agreement shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect, provided however, that if the severance of any such provision materially alters...
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Retrofitting Kiosks
PVA urged the Department to require that any existing kiosk that is altered (voluntarily modified or refurbished, including any software modification or upgrade) must be retrofitted to meet...
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Accessible golf cars.
activity so that, when viewed in its entirety, the service, program, or activity is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, subject to a defense of fundamental alteration...
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Conferences Audio, Conferences, Webinars and Web Courses
Architectural Accessibility Laws Overview of the four major federal laws that require accessibility in new construction or alterations: the ADA, the Architectural Barriers Act, the Fair...
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Additional benefits of water closet clearance standards
Moreover, the alteration costs to make a single-user toilet room with an in-swinging door accessible are substantially higher (because of the space taken up by the door) than the equivalent...
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Fire Rings, Grills, Fireplaces, and Wood Stoves
However, if a condition for exception in an alteration project at an existing site prohibits full compliance with a specific requirement for clear floor or ground space (surface, slope,...
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VI. IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT
unenforceable, the other terms of this Settlement Agreement shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect, provided however, that if the severance of any such provision materially alters...
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7.6. Measures Taken to Limit Impact on Small Entities
found that to be unnecessary because movie theaters do not have to comply with requirements of the final rule to the extent that complying would constitute an undue burden or a fundamental alteration...
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ADA Facilities Compliance Risk Assessment Form
ADA Facilities Compliance Risk Assessment Form (For New Construction and Alterations Projects) Project Name: _______________________________________________________________ Project...
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III. ARCHITECTURAL ACCESS
Kaiser will ensure that all new construction and alterations affecting usability of Kaiser facilities comply with federal and state disability access codes, including ADAAG and Title 24....