Design standards for the disabled

(a) The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) extends comprehensive civil rights protection to individuals with disabilities. Under Titles II and III of the ADA, public, private, public service hospitals and other health care facilities shall comply with the "Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities" (ADAAG) for alterations and new construction. The "Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards" (UFAS) also OAC 310:667 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 107 September 13, 2019 provides criteria for the disabled. United States government facilities shall comply with a combination of UFAS and ADAAG using the most stringent criteria. Also available for use in providing quality design for the disabled is the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A117.1 "American National Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities." (b) State and local standards for accessibility and usability may be more stringent than ADA, UFAS, or ANSI A 117.1. Designers and owners, therefore, shall assume responsibility for verification of all applicable requirements and comply with the most stringent standards.