Fair Housing
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), newly constructed commercial facilities must be designed to be accessible to people with disabilities. In Rhode Island, this requirement:
AOnly applies to federally funded buildings
BApplies broadly to new commercial construction to ensure accessibility✓ Correct
CIs optional for buildings under 10,000 square feet
DIs enforced only by the Rhode Island DBR
Explanation
The ADA requires new commercial facilities and public accommodations to be designed and constructed to be accessible to people with disabilities. In Rhode Island, these requirements apply to new commercial construction generally, not just federally funded buildings.
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