5 CFR 1636.151 - Program accessibility: New construction and alterations.

Code of Federal Regulations - Title 5: Administrative Personnel (December 2005)


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TITLE 5 - ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL

CHAPTER VI - FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT BOARD

SUBCHAPTER C - JOINT REGULATIONS WITH THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

PART 1636 - ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT BOARD

1636.151 - Program accessibility: New construction and alterations.

Each building or part of a building that is constructed or altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of the agency shall be designed, constructed, or altered so as to be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with handicaps. The definitions, requirements, and standards of the Architectural Barriers Act (42 U.S.C. 41514157), as established in 41 CFR 10119.600 to 10119.607, apply to buildings covered by this section.