Fair Housing
The ADA requires commercial buildings built after 1993 to be:
AAccessible only if the owner has more than 15 employees
BAccessible to persons with disabilities in accordance with ADA Standards for Accessible Design✓ Correct
CAccessible only in the common areas
DAccessible only for government buildings
Explanation
Commercial buildings constructed after January 26, 1993 (the ADA effective date) must be designed and built in compliance with ADA accessibility standards. Existing facilities must remove barriers to accessibility when readily achievable.
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