The Illinois Environmental Barriers Act requires:
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All buildings to be LEED certified
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification is a voluntary green building rating system administered by the U.S. Green Building Council and is not required by the Illinois Environmental Barriers Act, which focuses solely on accessibility for persons with disabilities.
Accessibility features in public buildings
Energy efficiency standards
Energy efficiency standards in Illinois are governed by separate legislation, such as the Illinois Energy Conservation Code, not the Environmental Barriers Act, which is specifically and exclusively concerned with physical accessibility for disabled individuals.
Water conservation measures
Water conservation measures fall under environmental and utility regulations distinct from the Illinois Environmental Barriers Act; the EBA's scope is limited to removing architectural barriers that impede access for persons with disabilities.
Why is this correct?
Answer B is correct because the Illinois Environmental Barriers Act explicitly requires that public facilities and places of public accommodation be designed and constructed to include accessibility features for persons with disabilities, such as ramps, accessible restrooms, and barrier-free pathways. The Act is enforced by the Illinois Capital Development Board and applies to new construction and major renovations of public buildings. Its core mandate is accessibility, not energy efficiency, water conservation, or green certification.
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