What if a building is not physically accessible?
If a building is old and has not been recently remodeled, it may be “grandfathered in” under the building code, meaning that the building does not need to meet current accessibility requirements. Newer construction, or buildings that have undergone a major remodel recently, need to meet current accessibility standards. If you suspect that a building should meet accessibility standards but does not, you may contact the WSHRC for guidance. There are special rules about architectural accessibility. For further information, consult the Washington State Building Code at WAC 51-40, WAC 38-97-410, RCW 35.68.075, the Americans with Disabilities Act at 42 U.S.C. 12101 et. seq., and the Federal Fair Housing Act at 42 U.S.C. 3601 et.seq. Q. I visited my local movie theater last night with my trained service animal and the manager wouldn’t allow me to enter with the animal. The manager said they don’t allow animals in the theater. Doesn’t the law allow my dog to go with me to places of public acco
