Current through December 3, 2024
Section 525-RICR-10-00-4.8 - InvestigationA. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-87-5(b)(1), the Commission shall investigate all complaints relating to alleged violations of said sections relating to the physical inaccessibility of buildings and structures. 1. The Commission's staff will conduct an on-site inspection of the portion(s) of the buildings and structures cited in the complaint and provide the respondent and complainant a written report of the results of that on-site inspection.2. The inspection shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the application, exemptions, definitions, requirements, standards, and deadlines for compliance in accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C., § 12101 et seq. and the federal regulations pertaining to the Act, 28 C.F.R. §§ 36 and 35, and 29 C.F.R. § 1630.3. At the completion of such an investigation the Commission's Executive Secretary may recommend: a. The staff attempt to induce compliance through conciliation;b. The case be referred to the Hearing Board for a full hearing; orc. The case be referred to the Hearing Board for dismissal of the complaint if the portion(s) of the buildings and structures cited in the complaint complies with the applicable accessibility standard.525 R.I. Code R. 525-RICR-10-00-4.8