A cost breakdown of the new disability regulations
Thursday, July 24, 2008
A look at some projected total costs to various types of facilities of complying with the proposed ADA regulations:
_Indoor service establishments, $1.6 billion.
_Office buildings, $1 billion.
_Swimming pools and aquatic centers, $821 million.
_Exercise facilities, $524 million.
_State and local courthouses, $518 million.
_Restaurants, $442 million.
_Single-level retail stores, $389 million.
_Offices of health care providers, $340 million.
_Elementary public schools, $279 million.
_Private golf courses with public access, $271 million.
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Source: Justice Department
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