20 V.S.A. § ___ § 2905
Accessibility; markings
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All public buildings that comply with the standards adopted under this chapter may be marked with the international symbol of access. (Added 2003, No. 141 (Adj. Sess.), § 5, eff. April 1, 2005.)
Under 20 V.S.A. ch. 174 § 2905, public buildings in Vermont that meet the accessibility standards established under Chapter 174 are permitted to display the international symbol of access — the widely recognized wheelchair-accessible icon. This provision creates an optional marking right tied to compliance, meaning the symbol may only be used when the building actually satisfies the applicable standards. It does not require the symbol to be posted, but it does condition its use on demonstrated compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers of public buildings subject to 20 V.S.A. ch. 174 § 2905 should understand that displaying the international symbol of access is a privilege reserved for buildings that have achieved compliance with Vermont's Chapter 174 accessibility standards. Operators who post this symbol generally do so after confirming their building meets all applicable requirements under the chapter. Using the symbol without meeting those standards could misrepresent the building's accessibility status.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 20 V.S.A. ch. 174 § 2905, the presence of the international symbol of access on a public building is intended to signal that the building meets Vermont's Chapter 174 accessibility standards. If a building displays this symbol but appears to lack required accessible features, tenants and visitors may have grounds to question whether the building is truly compliant. Those who believe a building is improperly marked or non-compliant can explore options such as contacting a tenant-rights organization or reaching out to the relevant Vermont state agency for guidance.
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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