I’m an architect restoring an old building and do not plan to make any changes to the original building plans. Do the ADA standards apply?
The ADA Standards set minimum requirements for accessibility in alterations. Each element or space that is altered must meet the technical criteria for new construction where technically feasible. Where an entire room or space is altered, the room or space must be made fully accessible. Comprehensive renovations will trigger more of the ADA Standards than limited small-scale projects.
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