MARYLAND ACCESSIBILITY CODE

The State has adopted the Fair Housing Amendments Accessibility Guidelines as well as some additional requirements unique to Maryland. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design is part of the Maryland Accessibility Code and it becomes effective on January 1, 2012 in Maryland. Links are provided to the U.S. Department of Justice and to the U.S. Department of Housing and Community Development for information of their requirements. Local jurisdictions may not modify this code to a lesser requirement.

• Maryland Accessibility Code Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (COMAR 05.02.02) The Maryland Accessibility Code - Effective January 1, 2012.

2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design - US Department of Justice. A link to the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

US Department of Housing and Urban Development- A link to the Fair Housing Amendments Act - TRAINING AND TECHNICAL RESOURCES

Maryland Accessibility Code Waiver Request Form

Americans with Disabilities Act -US Department of Justice

ATBCB -The ATBCB is called the Access Board and provides technical assistance for the ADA Accessibility Guidelines.