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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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