New York Consolidated Laws, Public Buildings Law - PBB § 51. Construction of public buildings

1. (a) In addition to any other requirements respecting the construction of a public building and facilities thereof, the new construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, alteration or improvement of all such buildings and facilities shall conform to the requirements of the state building construction code relating to facilities for the physically handicapped, except work already completed, work in progress, or work for which schematic designs have been approved by the effective date of this act.  This section shall not be effective if its provisions will impair the structural stability of the public building or its facilities.

(b) [Subject to contingent expiration.  See L.1994, c. 610 legislation note below.] This section shall not apply to the reconstruction, rehabilitation, alteration or improvement of rapid transit terminals or stations in New York city, which shall be governed by subdivision two of this section.