The federal law that requires buildings to be accessible to people with disabilities.
The Americans with Disabilities Act is a federal civil rights law enacted in 1990 that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and requires that buildings, facilities, and services be accessible. In construction, ADA compliance governs design requirements for ramps, restrooms, parking, signage, door widths, and other elements. The ADA Standards for Accessible Design are incorporated by reference into the IBC and are enforced by the Department of Justice and HUD.
A restaurant renovation must comply with ADA by providing an accessible entrance, accessible restrooms, and accessible seating areas.
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