(A) The requirements for accessibility for people with disabilities contained within the building code and ANSI A117.1, with such modifications as the board considers appropriate, are adopted as minimum standards for compliance with this chapter. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, rental apartment complexes of twenty units or more and temporary lodging facilities of twenty units or more shall provide for not less than five percent of all units or a minimum of one unit, whichever is greater, to be accessible for use by people with disabilities.
(B) The board may promulgate regulations to enforce the provisions of this article and the standards provided for in subsection (A).
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 1-495; 1974 (58) 2794; 1978 Act No. 540, Section 2; 2000 Act No. 303, Section 1.
Editor's Note
Under the provisions of Chapter 34, Title 1, an agency is required to adopt the latest edition of a nationally recognized code which it is charged by statute or regulation with enforcing by giving notice in the State Register.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 10 - Public Buildings and Property
Chapter 5 - Construction And Renovation Of Public Buildings And Other Projects
Section 10-5-210. Declaration of intent.
Section 10-5-220. Definitions.
Section 10-5-240. Officers of board; meetings; quorum; compensation; office space.
Section 10-5-260. Buildings required to be in compliance; responsibility of owners and occupants.
Section 10-5-270. Compliance review and approval.
Section 10-5-280. Display of international symbol.