Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-1402
Design and construction standards.
Operative Text
(a) Except as provided by this act, dwellings shall be designed and constructed to have at least one accessible entrance on an accessible route. If the entrance is served by a ramp, the ramp shall have a maximum slope not to exceed a ratio of one inch rise to every 12 inch horizontal run and shall have a level landing at the top and bottom of each run. Accessible entrance doors and doorways shall have a minimum clear opening of 32 inches. The accessible entrance may be any entrance at the front, side, back or garage of the dwelling that is served by an accessible route. The accessible route shall be no less than 36 inches wide with a slope not to exceed a ratio of one inch rise to every 20 inch horizontal run. If a patio door serves as an accessible entrance, a standard six-foot sliding patio door assembly shall be deemed to be sufficient to comply with the requirements of this subsection. The threshold of such doors shall not exceed ½ inch or, in the case of a sliding door, ¾ inch. (b) All doorways located on the same floor on which the accessible entrance is located within the dwelling intended for user passage within the dwelling shall be sufficiently wide to allow passage by persons using wheelchairs. Except for doors serving closets having less than 15 square feet in area, all doors located on the same floor on which the accessible entrance is located which are intended for user passage shall provide a minimum 32-inch clear opening with the door open 90 degrees measured between the face of the door and the doorstop. (c) An accessible route located on the same floor on which the accessible entrance is located shall be designed and constructed in such a manner that a 36-inch wide route is provided with a slope not to exceed a ratio of one inch rise to every 20 inch horizontal run. Such route shall have ramped or beveled changes at door thresholds. Beveled edges of such thresholds shall not exceed ½ inch or, in the case of a sliding door, ¾ inch. (d) In bathrooms located on the same floor on which the accessible entrance is located, the walls at the bathtub, shower and toilet shall be reinforced so that grab bars may be installed at a later date, if needed. Such reinforcement shall be sufficient enough to support a sheer force of 250 pounds. (e) Light switches, electrical outlets, thermostat controls and other controls located on the same floor on which the accessible entrance is located shall be placed so that a person using a wheelchair can access the controls using either a forward or sideward approach. Such controls shall be placed no less than 15 inches nor more than 48 inches from the floor in the case of a forward approach. Such controls shall be placed no less than nine inches nor more than 54 inches from the floor in the case of a sideward approach. If multiple controls serve the same elements, only one need be accessible.
Kansas law under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-1401 and 58-1402 sets out specific design and construction standards for dwellings to ensure accessibility. Covered dwellings must include at least one accessible entrance on an accessible route meeting defined slope, width, and threshold requirements, and all doorways on the same floor as that entrance must be wide enough for wheelchair passage. Bathrooms on that floor must have reinforced walls capable of supporting grab bars, and controls such as light switches and outlets must be positioned within reach ranges accessible to wheelchair users from both forward and sideward approaches.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Builders and property owners subject to Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-1401 and 58-1402 generally ensure that covered dwellings are designed from the ground up to meet each of the provision's technical specifications — including ramp slopes no steeper than 1:12, accessible routes at least 36 inches wide with slopes no steeper than 1:20, and door clear openings of at least 32 inches. Compliant operators also verify that bathroom walls on the accessible-entrance floor are reinforced to support a shear force of 250 pounds for future grab-bar installation, and that all controls are mounted within the prescribed height ranges for both forward and sideward wheelchair approaches. Documenting design decisions and construction details that correspond to each subsection of §§ 58-1401 and 58-1402 is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-1401 and 58-1402 establish rights for occupants and prospective occupants of covered dwellings to expect that the unit was built to specific accessibility standards, including accessible entrances, wide doorways, reinforced bathroom walls, and reachable controls. Individuals who believe a dwelling was constructed without meeting these standards may consider documenting the specific deficiencies — such as a ramp slope that exceeds the 1:12 ratio or a door opening narrower than 32 inches — as a basis for raising concerns. General enforcement paths can include contacting a local building or housing authority, consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Kansas housing law, or exploring whether the issue can be raised as a defense or claim in a relevant legal proceeding.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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