The final Guidelines provide that covered multifamily dwellings with elevators shall be designed and constructed to provide at least one accessible entrance on an accessible route regardless...
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(1) Site impracticality
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(2) An accessible route into and through covered dwelling units
The final Guidelines distinguish between (i) single-story dwelling units, and (ii) multistory dwelling units in elevator buildings, and provide guidance on designing an accessible entrance...
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(b) Multistory dwelling units in buildings with elevators
For multistory dwelling units in buildings with elevators, the final Guidelines specify that only the story served by the building elevator must comply with the accessible features for dwelling...
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(3) Usable bathrooms
The final Guidelines provide two alternative sets of specifications for making bathrooms accessible in accordance with the Act's requirements. The Act requires that an accessible or...
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§40.2(b)
(b) As used in this part, residential structure includes the following:
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(5) Reinforced walls for grab bars
The final Guidelines for bathroom wall reinforcement remains essentially unchanged from the Option One guidelines. The only change made to these guidelines has been to subject powder...
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Section 2. Covered multifamily dwellings
"Covered multifamily dwellings" or "covered multifamily dwellings subject to the Fair Housing Amendments" means buildings consisting of four or more dwelling units if such buildings have...
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1.2 Q. Does the Fair Housing Act cover four one-story dwelling units that share common walls and have individual entrances?
The Fair Housing Act applies to all units in buildings consisting of four or more dwelling units if such buildings have one or more elevators; and ground floor dwelling units in other buildings...
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Section 2: Accessibility Guidelines.
The issues addressed in this section concern the technical specifications set forth in the Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines.
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2.1 Q. If a building includes three residential dwelling units and one or more commercial spaces, is the building a covered multifamily dwelling under the Fair Housing Act?
Covered multifamily dwellings are buildings consisting of four or more dwelling units, if such buildings have one or more elevators; and ground floor dwelling units in other buildings consisting...
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§100.205(a)
(a) Covered multifamily dwellings for first occupancy after March 13, 1991 shall be designed and constructed to have at least one building entrance on an accessible route unless it is impractical...
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Section 5. Guidelines
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1(2) Site impracticality
Covered multifamily dwellings with elevators shall be designed and constructed to provide at least one accessible entrance on an accessible route, regardless of terrain or unusual characteristics...
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1(3) Exceptions to site impracticality
(3) Exceptions to site impracticality. Regardless of site considerations described in paragraphs (1) and (2), an accessible entrance on an accessible route is practical when:
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2. Section-by-Section Analysis of Final Guidelines
The following presents a section-by-section analysis of the final Guidelines. The text of the final Guidelines is organized into five sections. The first four sections of the...
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1(2)(a) Site impracticality due to terrain
There are two alternative tests for determining site impracticality due to terrain: the individual building test provided in paragraph (i), or the site analysis test provided in paragraph...
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1(2)(a)(i) Individual building test
(i) Individual building test....
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4(3)
(3) In multistory dwelling units in buildings with elevators, the story of the unit that is served by the building elevator (a) is the primary entry to the unit; (b) complies with Requirements...
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Requirement 5. Light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats and other environmental controls in accessible locations.
Section 100.205(c)(3)(ii) requires that all 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 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.