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Regular Session, 2011
HOUSE BILL NO. 536
BY REPRESENTATIVE SIMON
Prefiled pursuant to Article III, Section 2(A)(4)(b)(i) of the Constitution of Louisiana.
BUILDING CODES: Provides relative to equal access to governmental and public facilities
for the disabled community
AN ACT1
To amend and reenact the heading of Part V of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Louisiana2
Revised Statutes of 1950, R.S. 40:1731, 1732(2), (3), (4), (7), and (9), 1733 through3
1736, 1737(A), 1738(A) and (B), 1740, 1741, 1742(A)(1) and (3), 1742.1, and4
1742.2(A)(1) and to repeal R.S. 40:1739, relative to building codes; to provide for5
the purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for the Americans with Disabilities6
Act standards; to require ADA standards accessibility in public and private7
buildings; to provide with respect to the use of parking spaces; and to provide for8
related matters.9
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:10
Section 1. The heading of Part V of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised11
Statutes of 1950, R.S. 40:1731, 1732(2), (3), (4), (7), and (9), 1733 through 1736, 1737(A),12
1738(A) and (B), 1740, 1741, 1742(A)(1) and (3), 1742.1, and 1742.2(A)(1) are hereby13
amended and reenacted to read as follows: 14
PART V. EQUAL ACCESS TO GOVERNMENTAL AND15
PUBLIC FACILITIES FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED THE DISABLED16
COMMUNITY17
§1731. Purposes18
A. The legislature hereby finds that the physically handicapped are disabled19
community is denied access to much of the built environment and that this denial of20 HLS 11RS-872 ORIGINAL
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access often prevents the physically handicapped disabled community from1
exercising their rights and privileges as citizens. Denial of access further impairs the2
ability of the physically handicapped disabled community to secure an education, to3
find and maintain gainful employment, to live independently, and to otherwise4
participate fully in society. The legislature further finds that a large proportion of the5
population is physically handicapped disabled and that this state has a moral interest6
in securing equal rights for all its citizens and an economic interest in the removal7
of architectural barriers which keep members of the physically handicapped disabled8
community on public assistance programs and from becoming productive citizens.9
B. It is therefore the policy of this state to bring to an end, as quickly as10
possible, the undue hardship caused by architectural barriers. The state shall enable11
persons who are physically handicapped disabled to achieve maximum personal12
independence, to become gainfully employed, and to use and enjoy all buildings and13
facilities. It is the intent of the legislature to implement the removal or architectural14
barriers so that members of the physically handicapped may begin to disabled15
community will share equally with the nonphysically handicapped in the right to use16
and enjoy the man-made environment including, but not limited to places of17
employment, recreation, entertainment, shopping, and education.18
§1732. Definitions19
As used in this Part:20
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(2) "ADAAG" "ADA Standards" means the Americans with Disabilities Act22
Accessibility Guidelines in effect on September 1, 1994 2010 Americans with23
Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design as adopted by the United States24
Department of Justice pursuant to the ADA and any subsequent amendments or25
additions to or editions adopted by the Department of Justice.26
(3) "Alteration" means deliberate reconstruction of an existing building in27
whole or in part in order to bring it up to date in conformity with present uses of the28
structure and to which other rules and regulations on the upgrading of health and29 HLS 11RS-872 ORIGINAL
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safety provisions are applicable. It shall also include "alteration" as defined in the1
ADAAG ADA Standards. For purposes of this Part, alteration shall also mean any2
change in occupancy as defined by the Life Safety Code.3
(4) "Building" means a structure to which the general public customarily has4
access or utilizes as defined in the ADAAG ADA Standards.5
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(7) "Governmental facility" "Public building or facility" means a building,7
structure, or facility designed, constructed, or altered by, on behalf of, or for the use8
of a quasi public agency, the state, or any agency or department thereof, or any9
political subdivision or any governmental agency or department thereof or as defined10
by the ADA Standards.11
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(9)(a) "Public facility" "Private building or facility" means a commercial13
facility or a place of public accommodation as such terms are defined in by the14
ADAAG ADA Standards or in the Life Safety Code.15
(b) A "public facility" does not include a governmental facility.16
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§1733. ADAAG standards ADA Standards18
A. The Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines Standards19
for Accessible Design in effect on September 1, 1994 March 15, 2011, as adopted20
by the United States Department of Justice pursuant to the ADA are hereby adopted21
as of October 1, 2011, and requirements therein, shall be complied with.22
B. The Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines in effect on23
September 1, 1994, shall remain in effect through September 30, 2011. 24
C. The state fire marshal shall have the power and authority to promulgate25
those rules and regulations as may be necessary to incorporate or adopt any26
subsequent amendments or additions to or editions of the ADA Standards, as it is27
subsequently amended or issued as a new edition adopted by the United States28
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§1734. Accessibility features required of new public buildings or facilities or1
governmental facilities; private buildings or facilities; dwelling units2
A. Any new or altered public building or facility or governmental private3
building or facility shall be made accessible pursuant to ADAAG standards ADA4
Standards subject only to the limitations or exceptions provided for therein.5
However, any altered public building or facility or governmental private building or6
facility shall not be made to comply with Section 4.1.6(2) Sections 202.4 and F202.47
of the ADAAG standards ADA Standards relative to path of travel.8
B. Any dwelling unit in a facility which incorporates four or more dwelling9
units shall be made accessible in accordance with the ADA Standards and rules10
promulgated by the fire marshal pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act. Such11
rules shall, at a minimum, provide that at least five percent of the dwelling units in12
complexes containing more than fifteen units shall be fully accessible to a disabled13
potential resident.14
§1735. Public buildings or facilities and governmental or private buildings or15
facilities to display signs16
All public and governmental facilities constructed or remodeled in17
accordance with ADAAG standards ADA Standards shall display signs indicating18
entrances, facilities, directions, accommodations for the disabled, and other signs as19
required by and also in accordance with such standards.20
§1736. Obstruction of common or emergency exits prohibited; standards of21
accessibility; penalty22
A. Any common or emergency exit on the first floor or ground level of any23
new or altered public building or facility or governmental private building or facility24
shall remain free of any obstruction which would prevent a physically handicapped25
person with a disability from using same. Common and emergency entrances and26
exits shall conform to the ADAAG standards ADA Standards.27
B. Iron posts not used for structural support or similar barricades at common28
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that are existing, under construction, or under contract for construction which would1
prevent a physically handicapped person with a disability from using such entrances2
or exits shall be removed.3
§1737. Violations; enforcement by fire marshal4
A. In cases of practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship, the state fire5
marshal may, after consultation with the office of rehabilitative services, grant6
exceptions from the literal requirements of the standards and specifications required7
by this Part or permit the use of other methods or materials. Unless a written8
exception is granted by the fire marshal, any unauthorized deviation from ADAAG9
standards ADA Standards shall be rectified by full compliance within ninety days10
after discovery of the deviation and delivery of a copy of the order requiring11
remedying of the deviation to the occupant or any person in charge of the premises12
personally or by registered or certified mail. If no person is found on the premises,13
the order may be served by affixing a copy thereof in a conspicuous place on the14
door at the entrance of the premises.15
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§1738. Review of plans and specifications before construction begins17
A. No building permits shall be issued, no state contracts shall be awarded,18
nor shall any change in new building plans which affect compliance with ADAAG19
standards ADA Standards be approved concerning any public buildings or facilities20
or governmental private buildings or facilities until the fire marshal has reviewed and21
stated that the plans and specifications regarding accessibility appear to him to22
comply with ADAAG standards the ADA Standards.23
B. In each case the application for review shall be accompanied by the plans24
and full, complete, and accurate specifications which shall comply in every respect25
with any and all requirements prescribed by ADAAG the ADA Standards.26
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§1740. Enforcement of Part1
A. For purposes of enforcing this Part, in any instance in which the ADAAG2
standards ADA Standards are not complied with the local building code authorities3
and the health authorities shall have authority to enforce these standards. Written4
approval by the fire marshal shall be presumptive evidence of compliance with5
ADAAG standards ADA Standards but shall not be considered conclusive and local6
building code authorities and health authorities shall have the power to review all7
construction within their jurisdiction to the end that the intent of this legislation shall8
be enforced.9
B. Local building code authorities, health authorities, or any individual may10
seek an injunction to halt construction or require compliance with ADAAG standards11
ADA Standards of any public building or facility or governmental private building12
or facility which has been constructed or is being constructed in violation of this13
Part. All actions shall be brought in the district court of the parish in which the14
public building or facility or governmental private building or facility, or portion15
thereof, that is not in compliance, is situated.16
§1741. Educational program by the office of rehabilitative services and fire marshal17
Subject to appropriation for such purpose, the office of rehabilitative services18
and the state fire marshal may provide for educating the public and working with19
officials of cities, local building code inspectors, parishes, municipalities and other20
political subdivisions, private architects, designers, planners, and other interested21
parties in order to encourage and help them make all buildings, facilities, and22
improved areas accessible to and usable by handicapped persons with disabilities for23
purposes of rehabilitation, employment, business, recreation, and all other aspects24
of normal living. They shall work with architectural schools of the state and the25
State Board of Architectural Examiners to develop for inclusion in the architecture26
curriculum a course on barrier free design and to develop for inclusion in the27
architectural licensing test a section on barrier free design.28 HLS 11RS-872 ORIGINAL
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§1742. Parking spaces for certain disabled persons1
A.(1) Each state agency and political subdivision having jurisdiction over2
street parking or a government public facility and each owner or lessee of a public3
private facility shall, in accordance with applicable zoning and building codes,4
provide and maintain a minimum number of specially designed and marked motor5
vehicle parking spaces for the exclusive use of persons whose vehicles are identified6
by license plates, hang tags, or special parking cards for the mobility impaired issued7
pursuant to R.S. 47:463.4 or 463.4.1. The mobility impaired parking spaces shall8
adhere to the ADAAG specifications ADA Standards and shall include mobility-9
impaired loading and unloading areas, access aisles, access ramps, and curb cuts.10
The minimum number of such parking spaces shall be as established by ADAAG the11
ADA Standards. Public building or facility and private building or facility, as the12
term is terms are used in this Section, shall be as defined in R.S. 40:1732, and shall13
include public and private property which is open to the public and to which the14
public is invited for commercial or governmental purposes.15
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(3) Any owner or lessee of a public facility who fails to provide and maintain17
spaces reserved and designated for the exclusive use of vehicles bearing a special18
license plate or parking card issued to a mobility-impaired driver free of obstructions19
shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars.20
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§1742.1. Additional fine for enforcement of mobility-impaired parking regulations22
In addition to all fines, fees, costs, and punishment authorized for violation23
of mobility-impaired parking regulations, any parish or municipality which institutes24
a formal handicapped mobility-impaired parking enforcement program to assist the25
law enforcement agency in enforcing such regulations may, by ordinance, provide26
for and enforce an additional twenty-five dollar fine for each violation of such27
regulations. The proceeds of such additional fine shall be used by such parish or28
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§1742.2. Local variances in mobility-impaired parking restrictions1
A.(1) The legislature finds that providing sufficient mobility-impaired2
parking spaces for use by both employees and visitors to public or private buildings3
or facilities, as defined in R.S. 40:1732, is essential to protecting the civil rights of4
the disabled. To this end, the state, through the fire marshal, has insisted on5
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines ADA6
Standards, and the legislature has set substantial fines for handicapped mobility-7
impaired parking violations.8
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Section 2. R.S. 40:1739 is hereby repealed in its entirety.10
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Simon HB No. 536
Abstract: Amends the provisions regarding access to governmental and public facilities for
the disabled community.
Present law provides that the legislature hereby finds that the physically handicapped are
denied access to much of the built environment and that this denial of access often prevents
the physically handicapped from exercising their rights and privileges as citizens. Denial
of access further impairs the ability of the physically handicapped to secure an education,
to find and maintain gainful employment, to live independently, and to otherwise participate
fully in society. The legislature further finds that a large proportion of the population is
physically handicapped and that this state has a moral interest in securing equal rights for
all its citizens and an economic interest in the removal of architectural barriers which keep
the physically handicapped on public assistance programs and from becoming productive
citizens.
Proposed law retains present law but changes the phrase "physically handicapped" to
"disabled community".
Present law provides that it is the policy of this state to bring to an end, as quickly as
possible, the undue hardship caused by architectural barriers. The state shall enable persons
who are physically handicapped to achieve maximum personal independence, to become
gainfully employed, and to use and enjoy all buildings and facilities. It is the intent of the
legislature to implement the removal or architectural barriers so that the physically
handicapped may begin to share equally with the nonphysically handicapped the right to use
and enjoy the man-made environment including, but not limited to, places of employment,
recreation, entertainment, shopping, and education.
Proposed law retains present law but changes the phrase "physically handicapped" to
"disabled community". HLS 11RS-872 ORIGINAL
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Present law defines "ADAAG" as the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility
Guidelines in effect on September 1, 1994 as adopted by the U. S. Dept. of Justice pursuant
to the ADA.
Proposed law defines "ADA Standards" as the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act
Standards for Accessible Design as adopted by the U. S. Dept. of Justice pursuant to the
ADA and any subsequent amendments or additions to or editions adopted by the Dept. of
Justice.
Present law defines "alteration" as a deliberate reconstruction of an existing building in
whole or in part in order to bring it up to date in conformity with present uses of the structure
and to which other rules and regulations on the upgrading of health and safety provisions are
applicable. It shall also include "alteration" as defined in the ADAAG.
Proposed law retains present law but changes "ADAAG" to "ADA Standards".
Present law defines "building" as a structure to which the general public customarily has
access or utilizes as defined in the ADAAG.
Proposed law retains present law but changes "ADAAG" to "ADA Standards".
Present law defines "governmental facility" as a building, structure, or facility designed,
constructed, or altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of a quasi public agency, the state, or
any agency or department thereof, or any political subdivision or any agency or department
thereof.
Proposed law defines "public building or facility" as a building, structure, or facility
designed, constructed, or altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of a quasi public agency, the
state, or any agency or department thereof, or any political subdivision or any governmental
agency or department thereof or as defined by the ADA Standards.
Present law defines "public facility" as a commercial facility or a place of public
accommodation as such terms are defined in the ADAAG.
Proposed law defines "private building or facility" as a commercial facility or a place of
public accommodation as such terms are defined by the ADA Standards or in the Life Safety
Code.
Present law provides that a "public facility" does not include a governmental facility.
Proposed law repeals present law.
Present law provides that the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines in
effect on Sept. 1, 1994, as adopted by the U. S. Dept. of Justice pursuant to the ADA are
adopted, and requirements therein, shall be complied with.
Proposed law provides that the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible
Design in effect on Mar. 15, 2011, as adopted by the U. S. Dept. of Justice pursuant to the
ADA are adopted as of October 1, 2011, and requirements therein, shall be complied with.
Proposed law provides that the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines in
effect on Sept. 1, 1994 shall remain in effect through Sept. 30, 2011.
Proposed law authorizes the state fire marshal to promulgate those rules and regulations as
may be necessary to incorporate or adopt any subsequent amendments to or additions to or
editions of the ADA Standards, as it is subsequently amended or issued as a new edition
adopted by the U. S. Dept. of Justice. HLS 11RS-872 ORIGINAL
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Present law provides that any new or altered public facility or governmental facility shall be
made accessible pursuant to ADAAG standards subject only to the limitations or exceptions
provided for therein. However, any altered public facility or governmental facility shall not
be made to comply with Section 4.1.6(2) of the ADAAG standards relative to path of travel.
Proposed law provides that any new or altered public building or facility or private building
or facility shall be made accessible pursuant to ADA Standards subject only to the
limitations or exceptions provided for therein. However, any altered public building or
facility or private building or facility shall not be made to comply with Sections 202.4 and
F202.4 of the ADA Standards relative to path of travel.
Present law requires any dwelling unit in a facility which incorporates four or more dwelling
units to be made accessible in accordance with rules promulgated by the fire marshal
pursuant to present law. Such rules shall, at a minimum, provide that at least five percent
of the dwelling units in complexes containing more than 15 units shall be fully accessible
to a disabled potential resident.
Proposed law requires any dwelling unit in a facility which incorporates four or more
dwelling units to be made accessible in accordance with the ADA Standards and rules
promulgated by the fire marshal pursuant to proposed law.
Present law requires all public and governmental facilities constructed or remodeled in
accordance with ADAAG standards to display signs indicating entrances, facilities,
directions, accommodations for the disabled, and other signs as required by and also in
accordance with such standards.
Proposed law retains present law but changes "ADAAG standards" to "ADA Standards".
Present law requires any common or emergency exit on the first floor or ground level of any
new or altered public or governmental facility to remain free of any obstruction which would
prevent a physically handicapped person from using same. Common and emergency
entrances and exits shall conform to the ADAAG standards.
Proposed law requires any common or emergency exit on the first floor or ground level of
any new or altered public building or facility or private building or facility to remain free of
any obstruction which would prevent a person with a disability from using same. Common
and emergency entrances and exits shall conform to the ADA Standards.
Present law provides that iron posts not used for structural support or similar barricades at
common or emergency entrances and exits of public facilities or facilities used by the public
that are existing, under construction, or under contract for construction which would prevent
a physically handicapped person from using such entrances or exits shall be removed.
Proposed law retains present law but changes "physically handicapped person" to "person
with a disability".
Present law provides that, in cases of practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship, the state
fire marshal may, after consultation with the office of rehabilitative services, grant
exceptions from the literal requirements of the standards and specifications required by
present law or permit the use of other methods or materials. Unless a written exception is
granted by the fire marshal, any unauthorized deviation from ADAAG standards shall be
rectified by full compliance within 90 days after discovery of the deviation and delivery of
a copy of the order requiring remedyin g of the deviation to the occupant or any person in
charge of the premises personally or by registered or certified mail. If no person is found
on the premises the order may be served by affixing a copy thereof in a conspicuous place
on the door at the entrance of the premises.
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Present law provides that no building permits shall be issued, no state contracts shall be
awarded, nor shall any change in new building plans which affect compliance with ADAAG
standards be approved concerning any public or governmental facilities until the fire marshal
has reviewed and stated that the plans and specifications regarding accessibility appear to
him to comply with ADAAG standards.
Proposed law provides that no building permits shall be issued, no state contracts shall be
awarded, nor shall any change in new building plans which affect compliance with ADA
Standards be approved concerning any public buildings or facilities or private buildings or
facilities until the fire marshal has reviewed and stated that the plans and specifications
regarding accessibility appear to him to comply with the ADA Standards.
Present law requires, in each case, the application for review to be accompanied by the plans
and full, complete, and accurate specifications which shall comply in every respect with any
and all requirements prescribed by ADAAG .
Proposed law retains present law but changes "ADAAG" to "ADA Standards".
Present law provides that in any instance in which the ADAAG standards are not complied
with the local building code authorities and the health authorities shall have authority to
enforce these standards. Written approval by the fire marshal shall be presumptive evidence
of compliance with ADAAG standards but shall not be considered conclusive and local
building code authorities and health authorities shall have the power to review all
construction within their jurisdiction to the end that the intent of this legislation shall be
enforced.
Proposed law retains present law but changes "ADAAG standards" to "ADA Standards".
Present law provides that local building code authorities, health authorities, or any individual
may seek an injunction to halt construction or require compliance with ADAAG standards
of any public facility or governmental facility which has been constructed or is being
constructed in violation of present law. All actions shall be brought in the district court of
the parish in which the public facility or governmental facility, or portion thereof, that is not
in compliance, is situated.
Proposed law provides that local building code authorities, health authorities, or any
individual may seek an injunction to halt construction or require compliance with ADA
Standards of any public building or facility or private building or facility which has been
constructed or is being constructed in violation of proposed law. All actions shall be brought
in the district court of the parish in which the public building or facility or private building
or facility, or portion thereof, that is not in compliance, is situated.
Present law provides that, subject to appropriation for such purpose, the office of
rehabilitative services and the state fire marshal may provide for educating the public and
working with officials of cities, local building code inspectors, parishes, municipalities and
other political subdivisions, private architects, designers, planners, and other interested
parties in order to encourage and help them make all buildings, facilities, and improved areas
accessible to and usable by handicapped persons for purposes of rehabilitation, employment,
business, recreation, and all other aspects of normal living.
Proposed law retains present law but changes "handicapped persons" to "persons with
disabilities".
Present law provides that each state agency and political subdivision having jurisdiction over
street parking or a government facility and each owner or lessee of a public facility shall, in
accordance with applicable zoning and building codes, provide and maintain a minimum
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of persons whose vehicles are identified by license plates, hang tags, or special parking cards
for the mobility impaired issued pursuant to present law.
Proposed law provides that each state agency and political subdivision having jurisdiction
over a public facility and each owner or lessee of a private facility shall, in accordance with
applicable zoning and building codes, provide and maintain a minimum number of specially
designed and marked motor vehicle parking spaces for the exclusive use of persons whose
vehicles are identified by license plates, hang tags, or special parking cards for the mobility
impaired issued pursuant to proposed law.
Present law provides that the mobility impaired parking spaces shall adhere to the ADAAG
specifications and shall include mobility-impaired loading and unloading areas, access
aisles, access ramps, and curb cuts. The minimum number of such parking spaces shall be
as established by ADAAG.
Proposed law retains present law but changes "ADAAG" to "ADA Standards"
Present law provides that public facility, as the term is used in present law, shall be as
defined in present law, and shall include private property which is open to the public and to
which the public is invited for commercial or governmental purposes.
Proposed law provides that public building or facility and private building or facility, as the
terms are used in proposed law, shall be as defined in proposed law, and shall include public
and private property which is open to the public and to which the public is invited for
commercial or governmental purposes.
Present law provides that any owner or lessee of a public facility who fails to provide and
maintain spaces reserved and designated for the exclusive use of vehicles bearing a special
license plate or parking card issued to a mobility-impaired driver free of obstructions shall
be fined not more than $500.
Proposed law retains present law but deletes the requirement that the facility be public.
Present law provides that, in addition to all fines, fees, costs, and punishment authorized for
violation of mobility-impaired parking regulations, any parish or municipality which
institutes a formal handicapped parking enforcement program to assist the law enforcement
agency in enforcing such regulations may, by ordinance, provide for and enforce an
additional $25 fine for each violation of such regulations.
Proposed law retains present law but changes "handicapped" to "mobility-impaired".
Present law provides that the legislature finds that providing sufficient mobility- impaired
parking spaces for use by both employees and visitors to public facilities is essential to
protecting the civil rights of the disabled. To this end, the state, through the fire marshal, has
insisted on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines,
and the legislature has set substantial fines for handicapped parking violations.
Proposed law provides that the legislature finds that providing sufficient mobility-impaired
parking spaces for use by both employees and visitors to public or private buldings or
facilities, as defined in proposed law are essential to protecting the civil rights of the
disabled. To this end, the state, through the fire marshal, has insisted on compliance with
the ADA Standards, and the legislature has set substantial fines for mobility-impaired
parking violations.
Present law provides that, prior to final acceptance of any completed public or governmental
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marshal shall be required of the owner, signed by the project architect or project engineer,
or, in the event there is no project architect or project engineer, the certificate shall be signed
by the owner. The certificate shall be recorded in the mortgage records in the parish where
the project is located.
Proposed law repeals present law.
(Amends the heading of Part V of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes
of 1950, R.S. 40:1731, 1732(2), (3), (4), (7), and (9), 1733-1736, 1737(A), 1738(A) and (B),
1740, 1741, 1742(A)(1) and (3), 1742.1, and 1742.2(A)(1); Repeals R.S. 40:1739)