Accessibility

NYC Admin. Code tit. 28, ch. 3, art. 313

in effect

NYC Admin. Code § 28-313.1 Retroactive requirement for directional signage at building entrances.

§ 28-313.1 Retroactive requirement for directional signage at building entrances. The provisions of section 1111.2 of the New York city building code requiring directional signage to be posted at inaccessible building entrances indicating the route to the nearest accessible entrance shall apply retroactively to all buildings that have such accessible entrances. Such directional signage shall be maintained in good condition. Exception: Directional signage posted at building entrances in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 shall be deemed to be in compliance with section 1111.2 of the New York city building code. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-313.2 Retroactive requirement for accessible building entrances.

§ 28-313.2 Retroactive requirement for accessible building entrances. The provisions of item 4 of section 1111.1 of the New York city building code requiring signage to be posted at accessible entrances where an inaccessible building entrance exists shall apply retroactively to all buildings that have such accessible entrances. Exception: Accessible entrance signs that are posted at building entrances in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 shall be deemed to be in compliance with section 1111.1 of the New York city building code subject to the inclusion on or adjacent to such signage of a contact telephone number or instructions to gain access if an otherwise accessible building entrance is subject to locking. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-313.3 Retroactive requirement for signage and safety requirements for portable ramps at inaccessible building entrances where such ramps are permissible.

§ 28-313.3 Retroactive requirement for signage and safety requirements for portable ramps at inaccessible building entrances where such ramps are permissible. The provisions of item 7 of section 1111.3 of the New York city building code requiring that signage stating a portable ramp is available, if provided by the building, and the phone number to request such ramp, be posted at inaccessible building entrances shall apply retroactively to all prior code buildings that have such portable ramps where use of such a ramp is permissible. The use of a portable ramp by any building must comply with all applicable laws, and must comply with Section 405 (Ramps) of ICC A117.1 except to the extent the commissioner has waived a requirement pursuant to section 28-313.3.1. All signage posted pursuant to this section shall comply with Section 1111 of the New York city building code and be maintained in good condition. Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the provision of a portable ramp where such provision would not otherwise be lawful. (L.L. 2019/122, 6/29/2019, eff. 1/1/2020; Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2019/122 and L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-313.3.1 Waiver of requirements related to portable ramps at inaccessible building entrances where such ramps are permissible.

§ 28-313.3.1 Waiver of requirements related to portable ramps at inaccessible building entrances where such ramps are permissible. The commissioner may waive the requirement of section 28-313.3 that all portable ramps used by prior code buildings must comply with Section 405 (Ramps) of ICC A117.1, provided, however, that such waiver would not significantly adversely affect safety and that equally safe and proper alternatives are prescribed and, further, that such waiver is based upon a specific finding by the commissioner that strict compliance with the requirement: 1. Would create an undue economic burden; 2. Would not achieve its intended objective; 3. Would be physically or legally impossible; 4. Would be unnecessary in light of alternatives which ensure the achievement of the intended objective or which, without a loss in the level of safety, achieve the intended objective more efficiently, effectively or economically; or 5. Would entail a change so slight as to produce a negligible additional benefit. (L.L. 2019/122, 6/29/2019, eff. 1/1/2020) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2019/122.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-313.3.2 Waiver application process.

§ 28-313.3.2 Waiver application process. Each application for a waiver under section 28-313.3.1 shall be made to the commissioner in writing, setting forth each requirement of Section 405 (Ramps) of ICC A117.1 sought to be waived and the specific reason or reasons therefore. The commissioner shall determine, under all of the circumstances presented by such application, which of such requirements may appropriately be waived. The commissioner shall render such determination in a writing, which shall set forth in detail the commissioner's findings and conclusions with respect to each requirement sought to be waived. A copy of such written determination shall be forwarded to the applicant. Such written determination shall be filed with the department and shall be available for public inspection. (L.L. 2019/122, 6/29/2019, eff. 1/1/2020) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2019/122.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-313.3.3 Waiver recommendation.

§ 28-313.3.3 Waiver recommendation. The mayor's office for people with disabilities, or its successor agency shall be consulted by and shall advise the commissioner concerning each application for a waiver under section 28-313.3.1. (L.L. 2019/122, 6/29/2019, eff. 1/1/2020) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2019/122.

Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-158617Fetched: 10/24/2026