58-1401. Accessibility standards for certain dwellings; definitions. As used in this act: (a) “Dwelling” means any single family residence and each individual living unit in a duplex or triplex residential building which is constructed with public financial assistance. (b) “Public financial assistance” means: (1) A building contract or similar contractual agreement with any state agency; […]
58-1402. Same; design and construction standards. (a) Except as provided by this act, dwellings shall be designed and constructed to have at least one accessible entrance on an accessible route. If the entrance is served by a ramp, the ramp shall have a maximum slope not to exceed a ratio of one inch rise to […]
58-1403. Same; application to new dwellings. Except as provided by this act, the design and construction of all new dwellings shall conform to the accessibility standards specified in K.S.A. 58-1402, and amendments thereto. History: L. 2002, ch. 175, § 3; July 1.
58-1404. Same; condition of release of public financial assistance. (a) Whenever public financial assistance for dwellings is available, information concerning the requirements of this act shall be included in any notice or educational material regarding the availability of such financial assistance. Prior to releasing funds to a person receiving such financial assistance, the administrator of […]
58-1405. Same; waiver of requirements. (a) Upon application therefor, the director may waive any requirement of K.S.A. 58-1402, and amendments thereto. Applications for a waiver shall be submitted to the director. If the director determines that such compliance is financially or environmentally impractical, the director may waive such requirement. The director shall render a decision […]
58-1406. Same; act not applicable to certain dwellings. The provisions of this act shall not apply to any dwelling which is: (a) A private residence which is owner-occupied or which is under contract for occupation by the owner; (b) a private residence for which an individual tax credit is received; (c) a private residence which […]
58-1407. Same; rules and regulations. The director shall adopt any rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act. History: L. 2002, ch. 175, § 7; L. 2003, ch. 154, § 18; July 1.
