What does 'readily achievable barrier removal' mean and when does it apply?

What does 'readily achievable barrier removal' mean and when does it apply?

• A. Barriers that can be removed regardless of cost; applies to new construction
• B. Barriers that can be removed or altered easily, without substantial difficulty or expense; applies to existing facilities under Title III
• C. Barriers never to be removed; never applies
• D. Barriers that require building-wide renovations; applies to all titles

Answer: (B)

Readily achievable barrier removal means removing barriers in existing facilities when it can be done easily and without substantial difficulty or expense. This standard applies to existing facilities under Title III, which covers places of public accommodation and commercial facilities. It’s about making practical, achievable changes rather than requiring major renovations; new construction already must be accessible by design, not through later removal. So the idea is to remove or alter barriers that are easily doable and not cost-prohibitive, specifically in existing facilities governed by Title III.

Readily achievable barrier removal means removing barriers in existing facilities when it can be done easily and without substantial difficulty or expense. This standard applies to existing facilities under Title III, which covers places of public accommodation and commercial facilities. It’s about making practical, achievable changes rather than requiring major renovations; new construction already must be accessible by design, not through later removal. So the idea is to remove or alter barriers that are easily doable and not cost-prohibitive, specifically in existing facilities governed by Title III.