SUBPART D.  PUBLIC BUILDINGS--USEABILITY BY

PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES

§148.  Construction and design of state-owned buildings; persons with disabilities

The standards and specifications set forth in this Section shall apply to all state-owned buildings, educational institutions, and office buildings which are constructed, renovated or remodeled in whole or in part by the use of state funds, or the funds of any board, commission, agency, or department of the state; provided, however, that the provisions of this Subpart shall not apply to buildings constructed by parish or city school boards.  All such buildings and facilities constructed, renovated, or remodeled in this state after July 27, 1966, shall conform to each of the standards and specifications prescribed herein for the purpose of making such buildings and facilities accessible to and usable by persons with physical disabilities, or standards and specifications reasonably similar thereto.

Added by Acts 1966, No. 204, §1; Acts 2014, No. 811, §27, eff. June 23, 2014.