Chapter 324

2013 -- H 5347

Enacted 07/15/13

A N A C T

RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - STATE BUILDING CODE

Introduced By: Representatives Shekarchi, Costa, McNamara, Lombardi, and Dickinson

Date Introduced: February 07, 2013

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 23-27.3-118.2 of the General Laws in Chapter 23-27.3 entitled

"State Building Code" is hereby amended to read as follows:

23-27.3-118.2. Ramps for disabled persons. – (a) No municipality shall require that a

fee be paid for the construction or repair of an access ramp for disabled persons to a residential R-

4 use group.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of any zoning ordinance to the contrary, ramps, lifts

and other accommodation alternatives necessary for compliance with the provisions of the

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) relating to accessibility shall be permitted as needed in

the front, side or rear yards of existing structures, including those which have been built-out or

converted to commercial uses.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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