ND SB2129

Amends North Dakota Century Code section 54-21.3-04.1 to require all buildings and facilities subject to the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to conform to the 2010 ADA standards for accessible design as specified in 28 CFR parts 35 and 36.

Prohibits state and political subdivision entities from claiming exceptions to elevator installation requirements that are permitted under the ADA Accessibility Guidelines.

Requires state agencies and political subdivision governing bodies to obtain written statements from individuals preparing building plans confirming compliance with ADA accessibility standards, with statements submitted to the department of commerce division of community services for recording.

Mandates that newly designed and constructed buildings exceeding 7,500 square feet classified as assembly, business, educational, institutional, or mercantile occupancy must include an automatic door or power-assisted manual door at the primary exterior public entrance, effective July 31, 2013.

Exempts individual units in multiple unit buildings from the automatic door requirement unless the individual unit itself exceeds 7,500 square feet.