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Federal accessibility regulations revised in July, 2010 The federal Department of Justice has adopted regulations revising the Department’s “Americans with Disabilities Act” regulations, including the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design. The regulations go into effect in early 2011. (Compliance with the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design is permitted after September 2011, but not required until 18 months after that date (after the date of publication).The 2010 Standards will be the federally enforceable standard for most buildings, including institutional, commercial, recreational, transportation, and government facilities. Building owners have responsibility to comply with federal accessibility requirements, as well as state building code requirements, including references to the International Building Code. The 2010 standard references the Accessible Means of Egress section of the International Building Code. The International Code Council has developed a matrix comparing the 2006 IBC, 2003 A117.1, 1991 ADAAG, and 2004 ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines. The revised regulations amend Title III, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities 28 C.F.R. Part 36. Link to unofficial text. Link to PDF Appendix B, Annalysis and commentary on 2010 ADA Stnadards for Accessibl Design. Also amended is the Title II regulation, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services, 28 C.F.R. Part 35. Link to unofficial text. Highlights of the Final Rule to Amend the Department of Justice’s Regulation Implementing Title III of the ADA Adoption of the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design. (Fact Sheet PDF document from DOJ.) Highlights of the Final Rule to Amend the Department of Justice’s Regulation Implementing Title II of the ADA. (Fact Sheet PDF document from DOJ.) Adoption of the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design. (Fact Sheet PDF document from DOJ.) See US Dept. Justice Americans with Disabilities Web site County Web sites || City/Town/Village Web sites || State Portal || Build Your Business The Department of Safety and Professional Services Safety and Buildings Division is an equal opportunity service provider and employer. If you need assistance to access services or need material in an alternate format, please contact us, 608-266-3151, TDD Relay dial 711 in Wisconsin or 800-947-3529. |