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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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Costs Not Monetized in the Formal Analysis
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Costs Not Monetized in the Formal Analysis
Entities covered by the final rules may choose to delay otherwise desired alterations to their facilities due to the increased incremental costs imposed by compliance with the new requirements...
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Make Changes
Check whether local and state building codes require greater accessibility when alterations are undertaken....
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12147(a) General rule
(or to ensure that the alterations are made) in such a manner that, to the maximum extent feasible, the altered portions of the facility are readily accessible to and usable by individuals...
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Reasonable Modification
Yes, when providing the modification would fundamentally alter the nature of the program, service, or activity....
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§ 36.405 Alterations: Historic preservation.
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Common Questions (Alterations and Additions)
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14. Payment
If the transportation agency requires payment to ride, then to provide a free service would constitute a fundamental alteration of the entity's service....
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15. When are "path of travel" obligations triggered?
Section 202.4 requires that if alterations are made to areas containing a primary function, an accessible "path of travel" must be provided to the altered area unless it is "disproportionate...
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A. Providing Equally Effective Communication
requirement is referred to as “effective communication”2 and it is required except where a state or local government can show that providing effective communication would fundamentally alter...
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3. When Was it Built? Why Does it Matter?
The key date to remember is January 26, 1992, when Title II’s accessability [sic] requirements for new construction and alterations took effect.24 24 28 C.F.R. § 35.151....
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Q13: Specific Requirements for Road Alteration Projects by Public Entities that Receive Federal Financial Assistance
Q13: Do any other requirements apply to road alteration projects undertaken by public entities that receive Federal financial assistance from DOT either directly or indirectly, even if such...
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202.6 Architectural Barrier Removal
Removal of architectural barriers, pursuant to 28 C.F.R. s. 36.304, from buildings, structures or facilities shall comply with this code’s requirements for alterations unless compliance...
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101.2 Effect on Removal of Barriers in Existing Facilities
This document does not address existing facilities unless altered at the discretion of a covered entity....
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IV. Program Access
Are not required to take any action that would result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of the service, program, or activity or in undue financial and administrative burdens....
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§ 37.43(f)(1)
(1) When the cost of alterations necessary to make a path of travel to the altered area fully accessible is disproportionate to the cost of the overall alteration, then such areas shall...
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§ 37.43(a)(2)
(2) When a public entity undertakes an alteration that affects or could affect the usability of or access to an area of a facility containing a primary function, the entity shall make the...
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Triggering event
The Department is persuaded by the comments to adopt a two-pronged approach to defining the triggering event for new construction and alterations....
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§ 35.164 Duties.
This subpart does not require a public entity to take any action that it can demonstrate would result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of a service, program, or activity or in undue...
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E202.5.3 Alternative Means
Where conformance to one or more requirements in the 508 Standards imposes an undue burden or a fundamental alteration in the nature of the ICT, the agency shall provide individuals with...
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Section 37.43 Alteration of Transportation Facilities by Public Entities
Section 37.43 Alteration of Transportation Facilities by Public Entities This section sets out the accessibility requirements that apply when a public entity undertakes an alteration...
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§35.164 Duties
This subpart does not require a public entity to take any action that it can demonstrate would result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of a service, program, or activity or in undue...
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4.5.1 General
In alterations, where a condition for exception in section 1.1 prohibits full compliance with a specific requirement for clear floor or ground space surface, slope, size, or location, the...
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Applicable standards
36.406(a) adopts the 2004 ADAAG as part of the 2010 Standards and establishes the compliance date and triggering events for the application of those standards to both new construction and alterations...