What does the ADA require in new construction?

The ADA requires that all new construction of places of public accommodation, as well as of "commercial facilities" such as office buildings, be accessible. Elevators are generally not required in facilities under three stories or with fewer than 3,000 square feet per floor, unless the building is a shopping center or mall; the professional office of a health care provider; a terminal, depot, or other public transit station; or an airport passenger terminal.

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1. Is a business automatically required to remove "barriers" to access under the ADA?
2. What are examples of the types of modifications that would be readily achievable in most cases?
3. Who has responsibility for ADA compliance in leased places of public accommodation, the landlord or the tenant?
4. What does the ADA require in new construction?
5. Is there a“grandfather clause”
6. What is the difference between the 1991 and 2010 standard?
7. Are there any tax incentives for a business?
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