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[QUOTE="sutomcat, post: 3356046, member: 27"]
The dome is not subject to ADA because it was built before ADA was passed.  SU did have discussions with the feds about ADA as part of planning.  They thought they were fine but they were told at the last second that replacing the seats would trigger a requirement to bring the facility completely up to date with current ADA requirements.  This was a surprise to them.  That requirement is typically triggered only when major renovations are made (i.e. expanding the stadium, expanding the concourses, adding a new deck, etc.).

Bringing it into full compliance is an extremely expensive process.  More expensive that putting a new roof on the building.  We are talking about a cost of well over $100 million.

I think it is a shame that a relatively inexpensive and minor change that would have benefited many fans and addressed one of the biggest complaints about attending games at the dome had to be scrubbed because of a senseless decision by the feds.  I have family and friends who are disabled and none of them think the decision makes sense either.  Common sense.  Sometimes it isn't that common.
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