2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 40:1736 — Obstruction of common or emergency exits prohibited; standards of accessibility; penalty
§1736. Obstruction of common or emergency exits prohibited; standards of accessibility; penalty
A. Any common or emergency exit on the first floor or ground level of any new or altered public or governmental facility shall remain free of any obstruction which would prevent a physically handicapped person from using same. Common and emergency entrances and exits shall conform to the ADAAG standards.
B. Iron posts not used for structural support or similar barricades at common or emergency entrances and exits of public facilities or facilities used by the public that are existing, under construction, or under contract for construction which would prevent a physically handicapped person from using such entrances or exits shall be removed.
Added by Acts 1977, No. 625, §1. Acts 1995, No. 880, §1.
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