(a) Design and construction. Each facility or part of a facility
constructed by, on behalf of, or for the use of a recipient shall be
designed and constructed in such manner that the facility or part of the
facility is readily accessible to and usable by qualified handicapped
individuals, if the construction was commenced after the effective date
of this part.
(b) Alteration. Each facility or part of a facility which is altered
by, on behalf of, or for the use of a recipient after the effective date
of this part in a manner that affects or could affect the usability of
the facility or part of the facility shall, to the maximum extent
feasible, be altered in such manner that the altered portion of the
facility
is readily accessible to and usable by qualified handicapped
individuals.
(c) Standards for architectural accessibility. Design, construction,
or alteration of facilities under this subpart shall meet the most
current standards for physical accessibility prescribed by the General
Services Administration under the Architectural Barriers Act at 41 CFR
101-19.6. Alternative standards may be adopted when it is clearly
evident that equivalent or greater access to the facility or part of the
facility is thereby provided.
