Article 23. Design, construction, and reconstruction of social infrastructure facilities to meet the needs of persons with disabilities
On the rights of persons with disabilities (LRU-641-son) · Date: 15.10.2020 · In force
The republican executive hokimiyat bodies, local executive bodies, and organizations must create conditions for unimpeded access for persons with disabilities, including persons using wheelchairs and guide dogs, to all social infrastructure facilities (residential premises, public and production buildings, structures and installations, healthcare and sports facilities, cultural and entertainment institutions, and other institutions) and must implement targeted measures for the reasonable accommodation of social infrastructure facilities.
The design, construction, and reconstruction of public buildings and structures – regardless of their organizational and legal status – shall be performed with consideration of the needs of persons with disabilities.
When designing, constructing, and reconstructing public buildings and structures, measures shall be provided for the creation of parking spaces of a suitable quantity and size for use by persons with disabilities.
When acquiring and installing elevators in residential buildings and social infrastructure facilities, the organizations concerned – regardless of their organizational and legal status – shall be obliged to ensure the accessibility and possibility of using elevators for all categories of persons with disabilities.
Acceptance for operation of construction and reconstructed facilities of social-domestic and cultural purpose shall be carried out with the inclusion in the composition of the state acceptance commission of representatives of public associations of persons with disabilities.
Creating conditions for access to facilities and services for persons with disabilities shall be an mandatory part of construction projects. Norms and regulations for the construction and reconstruction of buildings, structures, and their complexes shall be developed with consideration of the opinions of public associations of persons with disabilities.