The Act defines "covered multifamily dwellings" as "(a) buildings consisting of 4 or more units if such buildings have one or more elevators; and (b) ground floor units in other buildings...
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II. Statutory and Regulatory Background
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Section 2. Adaptable dwelling units
"Adaptable dwelling units", when used with respect to covered multifamily dwellings, means dwelling units that include the features of adaptable design specified in 24 CFR 100.205(c)(2)-...
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(5) Reinforced walls for grab bars
to these guidelines has been to subject powder rooms to the reinforced wall requirement when the powder room is the only toilet facility on the accessible floor of a covered multistory dwelling...
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Section 3. Fair Housing Act Design and Construction Requirements
ETA Editor's Note Section 3 of the original document reprints the text of 24 CFR §100.205, which implements the Fair Housing Act's accessibility requirements. However, the...
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Section 4. Application of the Guidelines
The design specifications (guidelines) presented in Section 5 apply to new construction of "covered multifamily dwellings", as defined in Section 2....
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§100.205(c)
(c) All covered multifamily dwellings for first occupancy after March 13, 1991 with a building entrance on an accessible route shall be designed and constructed in such a manner that—...
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§100.205(c)(3)
(3) All premises within covered multifamily dwelling units contain the following features of adaptable design:...
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§100.205(c)(3)(i)
(i) An accessible route into and through the covered dwelling unit;...
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§100.205(c)(3)(ii)
(ii) Light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls in accessible locations;
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§100.205(c)(3)(iii)
(iii) Reinforcements in bathroom walls to allow later installation of grab bars around the toilet, tub, shower, stall and shower seat, where such facilities are provided; and
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§100.205(c)(3)(iv)
(iv) Usable kitchens and bathrooms such that an individual in a wheelchair can maneuver about the space.
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§100.205(d)
All 100 units are covered multifamily dwelling units and they all must be designed and constructed so that they comply with the accessibility requirements of paragraph (c) of this section...
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Costs of Adaptation
A few commenters requested clarification on who incurs the cost of making a unit adaptable for a disabled tenant. Response....
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Reasonable Modification
What constitutes "reasonable modification" is discussed to some extent in the preceding section, "Costs of Adaptation", and also was discussed extensively in the preambles to both the proposed...
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Requirement 6. Reinforced walls for grab bars.
Section 100.205(c)(3)(iii) requires that covered multifamily dwellings with a building entrance on an accessible route shall be designed and constructed in such a manner that all premises...
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Requirement 7. Usable kitchens and bathrooms.
Section 100.205(c)(3)(iv) requires that covered multifamily dwellings with a building entrance on an accessible route shall be designed and constructed in such a manner that all premises...
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7(1) Usable kitchens
(1) Usable kitchens. Usable kitchens would meet section 100.205(c)(3)(iv) if:
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7(1)(a)
(a) A clear floor space at least 30 inches by 48 inches that allows a parallel approach by a person in a wheelchair is provided at the range or cooktop and sink, and either a...
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7(1)(b)
(b) Clearance between counters and all opposing base cabinets, countertops, appliances or walls is at least 40 inches.
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7(1)(c)
(c) In U-shaped kitchens with sink or range or cooktop at the base of the "U", a 60-inch turning radius is provided to allow parallel approach, or base cabinets are removable at that...
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7(2) Usable bathrooms
To meet the requirements of section 100.205(c)(3)(iv) either: All bathrooms in the dwelling unit comply with the provisions of paragraph (a); or At least one bathroom in the dwelling...
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7(2)(a)
(a) Bathrooms that have reinforced walls for grab bars (see Requirement 6) would meet section 100.205(c)(3)(iv) if: Note: Cabinets under lavatories are acceptable provided the...
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7(2)(a)(i)
(i) Sufficient maneuvering space is provided within the bathroom for a person using a wheelchair or other mobility aid to enter and close the door, use the fixtures, reopen the door...
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7(2)(a)(ii)
Fig. 7 Clear Floor Space for Adaptable Bathrooms...