The committee on architectural barrier-free design, in furthering the purposes of this subdivision to ensure that buildings and facilities are accessible to and functional for persons with disabilities through the elimination of architectural barriers, shall:
I. Establish, publish, and enforce a code for barrier-free design, covering all buildings and facilities whose construction, rehabilitation, or substantial remodeling begins at any time after a reasonable time following promulgation of the code, which shall be at least as restrictive as the American National Standards Institute Specifications, as modified, and which shall be regularly amended so as to reflect technological advances, research evidence, and the changing needs of persons with a disability.

Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 275-C:14

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • following: when used by way of reference to any section of these laws, shall mean the section next preceding or following that in which such reference is made, unless some other is expressly designated. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:13

II. Adopt such rules under N.H. Rev. Stat. Chapter 541-A as may be necessary to enforce the provisions of this subdivision and the code for barrier-free design.
III. Hold public hearings prior to the adoption of any rules by the committee in accordance with RSA 541-A.