Title 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Part 7: PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Chapter 331: CONSTRUCTION FOR PHYSICALLY DISABLED
The responsibility for administering and enforcing this chapter shall be as follows: [1967, c. 367, (NEW).]
1. State. Where state funds are used, including for space in buildings rented or leased by the State pursuant to agreements concluded with effective dates of January 1, 1982, or later, the Director of Public Improvements; except in respect to elementary and secondary school buildings, it shall be the Commissioner of Education;
[ 1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §100 (AMD) .]
2. Counties and municipalities. Where funds for counties and municipalities are used, except school buildings, the governing bodies thereof;
[ 1967, c. 367, (NEW) .]
3. New buildings. New buildings constructed after October 7, 1967 shall meet all provisions of this chapter;
[ 1973, c. 625, §168 (AMD) .]
4. Reconstructed buildings. Plans to reconstruct, remodel or enlarge an existing building, when the estimated total cost exceeds $100,000, shall be subject to this chapter, when, in the opinion of the administrative authority, the proposed reconstruction, remodeling or enlargement will substantially affect that portion of said building normally accessible to the public. Only one entrance for disabled persons is required and that may be the one that can be constructed most economically.
[ 1979, c. 248, §10 (AMD) .]
5. Enforcement; inspection. The state, county or municipal authority who reviews plans for any building covered under this chapter shall:
A. Not approve the construction or the opening of such a building if plans or the construction are not in compliance with this chapter; and [1977, c. 80, §3 (NEW).]
B. Require on-site inspections which are deemed necessary to assure compliance with the specific standards of construction set forth in this chapter. [1977, c. 80, §3 (NEW).]
[ 1981, c. 334, §8 (AMD) .]
SECTION HISTORY
1967, c. 367, (NEW). 1969, c. 98, (AMD). 1973, c. 571, §58 (AMD). 1973, c. 625, §168 (AMD). 1975, c. 93, §4 (AMD). 1977, c. 33, (AMD). 1977, c. 80, §3 (AMD). 1979, c. 248, §10 (AMD). 1981, c. 334, §§7,8 (AMD). 1989, c. 700, §A100 (AMD).