§ 18-159 Diaper changing accommodations.
AC § 18-159
a. Subject to appropriation, by December 31, 2027, every restroom intended for use by the general public in every park under the jurisdiction of the commissioner shall have a safe, sanitary and convenient diaper changing station, deck, table or similar amenity, which shall comply with section 603.5 (Diaper Changing Tables) of ICC A117.1, except where the commissioner determines that a restroom does not offer sufficient space for the installation of a diaper changing station, or where the installation of a diaper changing station would negatively impact public safety. b. By December 31, 2026, three quarters of the restrooms subject to the requirements of subdivision a of this section shall have a diaper changing station, deck, table or similar amenity, as described in such subdivision. c. By December 31, 2025, one-half of the restrooms subject to the requirements of subdivision a of this section shall have a diaper changing station, deck, table or similar amenity, as described in such subdivision. d. Where the commissioner determines, pursuant to subdivision a of this section, that a restroom does not offer sufficient space for the installation of a diaper changing station, or that the installation of a diaper changing station would negatively impact public safety, the commissioner shall notify the speaker of the council and the council member in whose district such restroom is located within 10 days of such determination being made. Such notice shall be in writing, specify the location of such restroom, and state the reason and basis for the commissioner's determination. (L.L. 2023/056, 5/12/2023, eff. 5/12/2023)
