Rhode Island S2473 mandates accessible design standards for new single-family, townhouse, and multi-family constructions.

Rhode Island S2473, known as the Rhode Island Inclusive Home Design Act, requires new single-family, townhouse, and multi-family constructions to comply with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Specifically, these buildings must include at least one level that meets the ANSI Standards for Type C (Visitable) Units. The act applies to constructions permitted after July 1, 2027, and does not apply to manufactured housing, adaptive reuse, or redevelopment of existing buildings.

Rhode Island S2473 mandates accessible design standards for new single-family, townhouse, and multi-family constructions.

Rhode Island S2473, known as the Rhode Island Inclusive Home Design Act, requires new single-family, townhouse, and multi-family constructions to comply with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Specifically, these buildings must include at least one level that meets the ANSI Standards for Type C (Visitable) Units. The act applies to constructions permitted after July 1, 2027, and does not apply to manufactured housing, adaptive reuse, or redevelopment of existing buildings.