Barrier-Free Design for Providing Facilities for the Physically Handicapped in Public Buildings.

摘要

The document presents barrier-free design regulations for providing facilities for the physically handicapped in public buildings,prepared by the Division of Building and Construction,and pursuant to Chapter 220,Laws of New Jersey, 1975,approved 10/8/75. The above laws amend and supplement previous Chapter 269,Laws of 1971,approved July 27, 1971. Chapter 219,Laws of New Jersey, 1975,approved 10/8/75,an act requiring Boards of Education to provide facilities for the physically handicapped for public buildings has been promulgated by the State Board of Education and is referred to as a matter of reference only. Design standards for curb ramps for the physically handicapped have been promulgated by the Department of Transportation;these standards are referred to as a matter of reference only. These regulations are intended to make public buildings accessible to,and functional for,the physically handicapped,thus enabling them to live a fuller life more commensurate with that enjoyed by the able-bodied. It fulfills the mandate of the New Jersey Legislature in Chapter 220,Laws of 1975for a State Standard Barrier-Free Design Code. It is a promulgation of the State Treasurer pursuant to this statute.