Kan. Admin. Regs. § 21-70-36

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section 21-70-36 - New construction and alterations; path of travel

(a) If an alteration affects or could affect the usability of or access to an area of a facility that contains a primary function, the alteration shall be made so as to ensure that to the maximum extent feasible, the path of travel to the altered area and the restrooms, telephones and drinking fountains serving the altered area is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, unless the cost and scope of such alterations is disproportionate to the cost of the overall alteration.

(b) "Primary function" means a major activity for which the facility is intended. Areas that contain a primary function may include the customer services lobby of a bank, the dining area of a cafeteria, the meeting rooms in a conference center and offices or other work areas in the public accommodation. Mechanical rooms, boiler rooms, supply storage rooms, employee lounges or locker rooms, janitorial closets, entrances, corridors, and restrooms shall not be considered areas containing a primary function.

Authorized by K.S.A. 44-1004; implementing K.S.A. 44-1009; effective Dec. 19, 1994.