For single-story dwelling units, the final Guidelines specify the same design specifications as presented in the proposed Option One guidelines, except that design features within the single-story...
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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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Section 1: Dwellings Subject to the New Construction Requirements of the Fair Housing Act.
The issues addressed in this section concern the types of multifamily dwellings (or portions of such dwellings) designed and constructed for first occupancy after March 13, 1991 that must...
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4(1)
(1) A minimum clear width of 36 inches is provided.
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Residential Dwelling Units: ADA Standard Section 206.5.4
Section 206.5.4 covers scoping requirements in the most current ADA Standards for accessible routes to residential dwelling units.
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Section 2. Single-story dwelling unit
"Single-story dwelling unit" means a dwelling unit with all finished living space located on one floor....
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3.2 Q. If a condominium is pre-sold as a shell and the interior is designed and constructed by the buyer, are the Guidelines applicable?
The Fair Housing Act applies to design and construction of covered multifamily dwellings, regardless of whether the person doing the design and construction is an architect, builder, or...
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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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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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7.1 Q. Do the new construction requirements of the Fair Housing Act apply to continuing care facilities which incorporate housing, health care and other types of services?
The new construction requirements of the Fair Housing Act would apply to continuing care facilities if the facility includes at least one building with four or more dwelling units....
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Requirement 7 -- Usable Kitchens and Bathrooms
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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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Residential Dwelling Units with Communication Features: ADA Standard Section 233.3.1.2
Section 233.3.1.2 covers scoping requirements in the current ADA Standards for residential dwelling units with communication features.
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Reasonable Modification
Comment. One commenter requested clarification concerning what is meant by "reasonable modification". Response. What constitutes "reasonable modification" is discussed to some...
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Doors in a Series
Doors in a series are not typically part of an individual dwelling unit. Doors in a series generally are used in the entries to buildings, and are therefore part of public spaces....
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Multiple Usable Entrances
Comment. Several commenters noted that the Guidelines do not provide more than one accessible entrance/exit, and that without a second means of egress, wheelchair users may find...
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27.1 Q. Do the Guidelines set any requirements for the type or location of bathtub controls?
A. No, except where the specifications in Requirement 7(2)(b) are used. In that case, while the type of control is not specified, the control must be located as shown in Figure 8 of...
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In-swinging Bathroom Doors
Comment. One commenter stated that in-swinging bathroom doors generally are problematic, unless the bathroom is unusually large. The commenter noted that an in-swinging door makes it...
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Section 5 Guidelines
accessible entrance on an accessible route; (2) accessible and usable public common use areas; (3) doors usable by a person in a wheelchair, (4) accessible route into and through the covered dwelling...
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1(1)(b) Multiple entrances
Only one entrance is required to be accessible to any one ground floor of a building, except in cases where an individual dwelling unit has a separate exterior entrance, or where the building...
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Guidelines for Requirement 7
The first set of specifications also includes size dimensions for shower stalls, but only when a shower stall is the only bathing facility provided in a dwelling unit....
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T-turn Maneuvering Space
The Guidelines adequately address the accessible route into and through the dwelling unit by the minimum corridor width and door width specifications, given typical apartment layouts....
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Residential Dwelling Unit Primary Entrance: ADA Standard Section 206.4.6
Section 206.4.6 covers scoping requirements in the most current ADA Standards for accessible routes to residential dwelling unit primary entrances.
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Guidelines for Requirement 4
The Guidelines for Requirement 4 present design specifications for providing an accessible route into and through the covered dwelling unit, as required by §100.205(c)(3)(i)....