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. 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 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. (Added to NRS by 1995, 1987)
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