Is compliance with paragraph 206.4 required for altered entrances if there is an accessible route?

Compliance with paragraph 206.4 addresses requirements related to accessible entrances in the context of alterations within existing structures. In circumstances where an accessible route already exists leading to altered entrances, the requirement for further compliance with this paragraph is not mandated. This means that if an existing pathway meets accessibility standards, there is no obligation to modify entrance features to enhance compliance.

This is rooted in the understanding that existing accessibility provisions may satisfy the intent of the law without necessitating additional alterations for every entrance that undergoes changes. Therefore, the specific context of how an entrance integrates with existing accessible routes determines the necessity for compliance.

In cases where the question discusses main entrances or local regulations, these may have additional stipulations, but they do not override the foundational principle that, if there is already an accessible route in place, further compliance with that specific paragraph is not required.