11 CFR § 9420.6 - Program accessibility: New construction and alterations.

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title: "11 CFR § 9420.6 - Program accessibility: New construction and alterations."
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# 9420.6 Program accessibility: New construction and alterations.

Each building or part of a building that is constructed or altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of the Commission shall be designed, constructed, or altered so as to be readily accessible to and usable by handicapped persons. The definitions, requirements, and standards of the Architectural Barriers Act, 42 U.S.C. 4151-4157 apply to buildings covered by this section.