Section 100.205 of the Fair Housing regulations incorporates the Act's design and construction requirements, including the requirement that multifamily dwellings for first occupancy...
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3. Discussion of Comments on Related Fair Housing Issues Compliance Deadline
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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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Fair Housing Act
The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting, buying, or securing financing for any housing. The prohibitions specifically cover discrimination...
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Compliance Determinations by State and Local Jurisdictions
Comment. A few commenters questioned the role of States and units of local government in determining compliance with the Act's accessibility requirements. The commenters noted that...
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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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8.1 Q. The Fair Housing Act applies to covered multifamily dwellings built for first occupancy after March 13, 1991. What is acceptable evidence of first occupancy?
A. The determination of first occupancy is made on a building by building basis. The Fair Housing Act regulations provide that covered multifamily dwellings shall be deemed to be...
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Maneuvering Space, Adjustable Cabinetry, Fixtures and Plumbing
Comment. A number of commenters from the disability community stated that it was important that the Guidelines for both kitchens and bathrooms specify a five-foot turning radius;...
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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...
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Guidelines for Requirement 6
The Guidelines for Requirement 6 present design standards for installation of reinforcement in bathroom walls to allow for later installation of grab bars around the toilet, tub,...
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24 CFR Part 100—Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines, Preamble
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Office of the Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity 24 CFR Part 100 [Docket No. N-91-2011; FR 2665-N-06] Fair...
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Readily achievable
resources of the site or sites involved in the action; the number of persons employed at the site; the effect on expenses and resources; legitimate safety requirements that are necessary for safe...
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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...
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Requirement 6 -- Reinforced Walls for Grab Bars
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Dwelling Unit
"Dwelling unit" is defined as a single unit of residence for a household of one or more persons. The definition provides a list of examples of dwelling units in order to clarify the...
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§100.205(g)
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§100.205(i)
(i) This subpart does not invalidate or limit any law of a State or political subdivision of a State that requires dwellings to be designed and constructed in a manner that affords...
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4.2 Q. What if new public and common use spaces are also being added?
A. If new public and common use areas or buildings are also added, they are required to be accessible.
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15.1 Q. If a covered multifamily dwelling has public telephones in the lobby, what are the requirements for accessibility for these telephones?
A. The requirements governing public telephones are found in Item #14, Common use spaces and facilities, in the chart under Requirement 2 of the Guidelines. While the chart does not...
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20.1 Q. If a covered multifamily dwelling has an individual, private garage which is attached to and serves only that dwelling, does the garage have to be accessible in terms of width and length?
A. Garages attached to and which serve only one covered multifamily dwelling are part of that dwelling unit, and are not covered by Requirement 2 of the Guidelines, which addresses...
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6. Ramps
Accessible element or space ANSI A117.1 section APPLICATION 6. Ramps 4.8 Accessible routes with slopes greater than...
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4(2)
(2) In single-story dwelling units, changes in level within the dwelling unit with heights between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch are beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2. Except for...
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7. Stairs
Accessible element or space ANSI A117.1 section APPLICATION 7. Stairs 4.9 Stairs on accessible routes connecting levels...
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8. Elevator
Accessible element or space ANSI A117.1 section APPLICATION 8. Elevator 4.10 If provided.
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23.1 Q. What type of reinforcement should be used to reinforce bathroom walls for the later installation of grab bars?
A. The Guidelines do not prescribe the type of material to use or method of providing reinforcement for bathroom walls. The Guidelines recognize that grab bar reinforcing may be...