Nevada Revised Statutes 118.103 – Construction of certain covered multifamily dwellings to provide access to person with disability
1. A covered multifamily dwelling which is designed and constructed for occupancy on or after March 13, 1991, must be constructed in such a manner that the dwelling contains at least one entrance which is accessible to a person with a disability unless it is impracticable to so design or construct the dwelling because of the terrain or unusual characteristics of the site upon which it is constructed.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 118.103
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
2. A covered multifamily dwelling which contains at least one entrance which is accessible to a person with a disability must be constructed in such a manner that:
(a) The common areas of the dwelling are readily accessible to and usable by a person with a disability;
(b) The doors of the dwelling are sufficiently wide to allow a person with a disability to enter and exit in a wheelchair;
(c) The units of the dwelling contain:
(1) An accessible route into and through the dwelling;
(2) Reinforcements in the bathroom walls so that bars for use by a person with a disability may be installed therein; and
(3) Kitchens and bathrooms in which a person in a wheelchair may maneuver; and
(d) The light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats or any other environmental controls in the units of the dwelling are placed in such a manner that they are accessible to a person in a wheelchair.
3. As used in this section, ‘covered multifamily dwelling’ means:
(a) A building which consists of four or more units and contains at least one elevator; or
(b) The units located on the ground floor of any other building which consists of four or more units.