New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules Abfd - Committee on Architectural Barrier-Free Design of the Governor's Commission on Disability
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Abfd — the Committee on Architectural Barrier‑Free Design of the Governor’s Commission on Disability, as set out in the New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules:
🏛 Structure & Chapters
The Abfd title contains 3 main chapters:
Abfd 100 – Organizational Rules: Defines the committee’s membership, jurisdiction, and authority.
Abfd 200 – Practice and Procedures: Details meeting requirements, rulemaking process, public participation, etc.
Abfd 300 – Code for Barrier‑Free Design: Outlines design standards for accessible public buildings, including Parts 301–303
📐 Chapter Abfd 300 – Barrier‑Free Design Standards
This chapter sets binding standards for publicly funded buildings:
Part 301: Incorporates design parameters (e.g., dimensions, fixtures, circulation paths).
Part 302 – Definitions (e.g., “architectural barriers” defined per RSA 275‑C:10 as physical conditions limiting access) (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu).
Part 303: Application of standards to publicly funded structures, with allowances for clarifications or modifications when needed .
👥 Committee Role & Membership
Operates under the Governor’s Commission on Disability.
A member is also appointed to the State Building Code Review Board, ensuring barrier-free design considerations are represented at the state policy level (casetext.com).
NH Governor’s Commission on Disability confirms the committee is active, and the ABFDC holds seats in related boards such as the NH Building Code Review Board (facebook.com).
🔍 Application & Enforcement
The barrier‑free code applies to all publicly funded buildings (state, municipal, etc.) and must align with ADA standards and other provisions (e.g., ED 1400 education rules) (education.nh.gov).
Definitions and standards aim to prevent unsafe or limiting architectural features.
Clarification/modification procedures are built into Part 303, allowing flexibility where rigid application isn’t feasible
🔗 How to Access the Rules
Most up-to-date versions are found on Justia, LII, and the official NH administrative rules site. Justia categorizes them under Abfd Chapters 100–300 ()
Periodic updates are published quarterly; always confirm you’re reviewing the latest version .
✅ Summary
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Abfd 100–200 | Governance: membership, jurisdiction, procedures |
| Abfd 300 | Barrier-free design standards and application to public buildings |
| Definition | “Architectural barriers” = physical features restricting access |
| Committee membership | Committee has representation on Building Code Review Board |
| Scope | Enforced via state code; aligns with ADA and local building codes |
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