CHAPTER 7. Access to Public Buildings by Physically Handicapped Persons [4450 - 4461]; GOV 4451.

CHAPTER 7. Access to Public Buildings by Physically Handicapped Persons [4450 - 4461]; GOV 4451.

California State Legislature

Disability Legislation

The California State Legislature, as outlined in Government Code Section 4451, mandates accessibility standards for public buildings and facilities, emphasizing inclusivity for persons with disabilities. The scope of this legislation extends to structures funded by state, county, or municipal resources, including those within educational institutions like the University of California and the California State University system. The legislation also imposes accessibility requirements on leased or rented facilities used by government entities and sets guidelines for compliance with building standards related to disability access. Additionally, it empowers administrative authorities to grant exceptions when equivalent facilitation and protection are assured, and assigns responsibilities to the Department of General Services for developing regulations and training programs to ensure compliance with disability access requirements, including signage standards.

California State Legislature

1988

Legislation

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“Law Section,” n.d. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=4451.&highlight=true&keyword=Disabilities+Compliance.

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