# 45 CFR § 1181.151: Program accessibility: New construction and alterations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1181.151

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 CFR § 1181.151
- **Heading:** Program accessibility: New construction and alterations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 45—Public Welfare > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Public Welfare > CHAPTER XI—NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES > SUBCHAPTER E—INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES > PART 1181—ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES

## Text

Each building or part of a building that is constructed or altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of the agency shall be designed, constructed, or altered so as to be readily accessible to and usable by handicapped persons. The definitions, requirements, and standards of the Architectural Barriers Act (42 U.S.C. 4151-4157), as established in 41 CFR 101-19.600 to 101-19.607, apply to buildings covered by this section.

## Nearby sections

- [45 CFR § 1181.101 § 1181.101 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1181.101.md)
- [45 CFR § 1181.102 § 1181.102 Application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1181.102.md)
- [45 CFR § 1181.103 § 1181.103 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1181.103.md)
- [45 CFR § 1181.110 § 1181.110 Self-evaluation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1181.110.md)
- [45 CFR § 1181.111 § 1181.111 Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1181.111.md)
- [45 CFR § 1181.130 § 1181.130 General prohibitions against discrimination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1181.130.md)
- [45 CFR § 1181.140 § 1181.140 Employment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1181.140.md)
- [45 CFR § 1181.149 § 1181.149 Program accessibility: Discrimination prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1181.149.md)
- [45 CFR § 1181.150 § 1181.150 Program accessibility: Existing facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1181.150.md)
- [45 CFR § 1181.151 § 1181.151 Program accessibility: New construction and alterations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1181.151.md)
- [45 CFR § 1181.160 § 1181.160 Communications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1181.160.md)
- [45 CFR § 1181.170 § 1181.170 Compliance procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1181.170.md)
- [45 CFR § 1182.1 § 1182.1 Purpose and scope of these regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1182.1.md)
- [45 CFR § 1182.2 § 1182.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1182.2.md)

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