There is an existing restaurant (not operated for past 3 years) being remodeled that is about 4000 sq. ft., single story with a full basement about 3000 sq. ft. - no elevator. The new owner/tenant wants to make it into another restaurant. The scope of work costs more than 15% and less than 50% and more than $100,000 which requires vertical access when providing such access is not more than 20% of the reproduction cost. According to the Illinois accessibility code they are required to have an accessible elevator. Obviously they do not want to put one in but I can not find anything that would allow them to not have an elevator. But could they instead put in a platform lift under the section h1d or h1e found on page 46 of the 1997 Illinois accessibility code.
Any thoughts are appreciated.
Any thoughts are appreciated.