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HOUSE BILL NO. 2515 House Amendments in [ ] -- February 6, 1999 A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2021 of the Code of Virginia, relating to curb ramps. ----------
Patrons-- Wardrup, Croshaw, Drake, McDonnell, Purkey, Tata and Wagner; Senators: Forbes, Schrock and Stolle
---------- Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns ----------

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 [ wherever an accessible route crosses the intersection ] . 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.