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1999 SESSION


CHAPTER 417
An Act to amend and reenact § 15.2-2021 of the Code of Virginia, relating to curb ramps.
[H 2515]
Approved March 25, 1999

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 15.2-2021 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 15.2-2021. Ramps on curbs of certain streets; specifications.

Notwithstanding the provisions of § 15.2-2000 A, every locality requiring curbs along its streets that incorporate accessible routes for pedestrian use, such as existing or proposed sidewalks, shall require that curb ramps be constructed at intersections for use by persons with mobility impairments. The ramps shall comply with the Virginia Department of Transportation's Road and Bridge Standards. Local option, variance, or waiver of these standards is prohibited.