Bill > SB854

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act to require certain public buildings and facilities to install and maintain adult changing stations for people with disabilities, special health care needs, or elderly individuals. The bill defines an "adult changing station" as a private, enclosed toilet facility with a height-adjustable changing table that has safety rails, a safety belt, can be lowered to 19 inches and raised to 38 inches, is at least 25 inches wide and 72 inches long, and can support at least 400 pounds. The requirement applies to buildings that serve 1,500 or more people per day, such as auditoriums, convention centers, movie theaters, shopping centers, museums, airports, and state-owned buildings, including those on college campuses. These facilities must install changing stations either when newly constructed (within two years of the bill's effective date) or when undergoing significant renovations (alterations costing $20,000 or more, within four years of the effective date). Additionally, the bill mandates conspicuous signage indicating the location of these changing stations, including on central directories. The goal is to improve accessibility and dignity for individuals who require assistance with changing in public spaces.

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