36 CFR Part 1191 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Emergency Transportable Housing Units
809.2 Residential Dwelling Units with Mobility Features
As discussed below, the final rule adds technical requirements to this section for floor surfaces, bedrooms, and weather alert systems in emergency transportable housing units with mobility features.
Amendatory Language
For the reasons stated in the preamble, we amend 36 CFR part 1191 as follows:
Redesignating sections 809.2 and 809.2.1 as 809.2.1 and 809.2.1.1, respectively; adding new section 809.2; revising redesignated section 809.2.1 and the first sentence of redesignated section 809.2.1.1; to read as follows:
809.2 Residential Dwelling Units with Mobility Features. Residential dwelling units required to provide mobility features shall comply with 809.2
809.2.1 Accessible Routes. Accessible routes complying with Chapter 4 shall be provided within residential dwelling units in accordance with 809.2.1.
Exception: * * * * *
809.2.1.1 Location. At least one accessible route shall connect all spaces and elements that are a part of the residential dwelling unit. * * *
809.2.1.2 Floor Surfaces
This section specifies that carpet not be provided on floor surfaces in emergency transportable housing units with mobility features.
Amendatory Language
For the reasons stated in the preamble, we amend 36 CFR part 1191 as follows:
Adding new section 809.2.1.2 to read as follows:
809.2.1.2 Floor Surfaces. Within emergency transportable housing units, carpet shall not be provided on floor surfaces.
809.2.5 Bedrooms in Emergency Transportable Housing Units
This section requires a clear floor space for individuals who use wheelchairs and other mobility aids to be provided on one side of a bed in bedrooms in emergency transportable housing units. The clear floor space must be positioned for a parallel approach to the side of the bed and must be on an accessible route. Where bedrooms are less than 70 square feet, the section specifies that the furniture supplied with the unit cannot overlap the accessible route, maneuvering clearances required at doors, and turning space since it is not possible to rearrange the furniture in such small spaces. The section also requires a means to control at least one source of lighting from the bed, such as bedside lamps, wall switches near the bed, or remote control devices that can be operated from the bed, so individuals with mobility disabilities can safely transfer in and out of bed.
Amendatory Language
For the reasons stated in the preamble, we amend 36 CFR part 1191 as follows:
Adding new sections 809.2.5, 809.2.5.1, 809.2.5.2, 809.2.5.3, and 809.2.6 to read as follows:
809.2.5 Bedrooms in Emergency Transportable Housing Units. Bedrooms in emergency transportable housing units shall comply with 809.2.5.
809.2.5.1 Clear Floor Space. A clear floor space complying with 305 shall be provided on one side of a bed. The clear floor space shall be positioned for parallel approach to the side of the bed and shall be on an accessible route.
809.2.5.2 Furniture. Where bedrooms are less than 70 square feet, furniture supplied with the unit shall not overlap the accessible route, maneuvering clearances required at doors, and turning space.
809.2.5.3 Lighting Controls. A means to control at least one source of bedroom lighting from the bed shall be provided.
809.2.6 Weather Alert Systems. Where provided in emergency transportable housing units, weather alert systems shall comply with 309.1 through 309.3.
809.2.6 Weather Alert Systems
Where weather alert systems are provided in emergency transportable housing units, this section requires the operable parts on weather alert systems in units with mobility features to comply with the technical requirements for clear floor space and reach ranges.
Amendatory Language
For the reasons stated in the preamble, we amend 36 CFR part 1191 as follows:
Adding new section 809.2.6 to read as follows:
809.2.6 Weather Alert Systems. Where provided in emergency transportable housing units, weather alert systems shall comply with 309.1 through 309.3.
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