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If an alteration affects the accessibility to an area of primary function, or contains an area of primary function, the route to the primary function area shall be accessible. The accessible route to the primary function area shall include toilet facilities or drinking fountains serving the area of primary function. For the purpose of complying with this section, an area of primary function in fixed transportation facilities and stations shall be as defined by applicable provisions of 49 C.F.R. Part 37.43(c) or 28 C.F.R. Part 36.403, as provided for in Section 18-11-1113.4.
Exceptions:
1. The cost of providing the accessible route is not required to exceed 20 percent of the costs of the alterations affecting the area of primary function.
2. Section 18-11-1117.3.4 shall not apply to alterations limited solely to windows, hardware, operating controls, electrical outlets and signs.
3. Section 18-11-1117.3.4 shall not apply to alterations limited solely to mechanical systems, electrical systems, installation or alteration of fire- protection systems and abatement of hazardous materials.
4. Section 18-11-1117.3.4 shall not apply to alterations undertaken for the primary purpose of increasing the accessibility of an existing building, facility or element.