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    Why aren't stairs in a 200 year old house grandfathered?

    I would very much appreciate some help. We have dormered out 1/2 of a 3rd floor attic space in a 200 year old house for my husband to use as his home office. We were granted a building permit for that, but the code enforcement is now asking us to rebuild the stairs to the attic (which are...
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    Existing selfservice/minimart with one operator gas pumps (operable parts <54")

    Are they grandfathered if a sign is posted notifying assistance available? ADA 2010 does not identify the screen as an operable part?
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