The manual was first published in August, 1996, and this update is intended to provide clear and helpful guidance about ways to design and construct housing which complies with the...
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Fair Housing Act Design Manual
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F206.6 Elevators
Elevators complying with 408 or 409 shall be permitted in multi-story residential dwelling units....
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206.6 Elevators
Elevators complying with 408 or 409 shall be permitted in multi-story residential dwelling units....
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What was measured and why?
What was measured and why? Energy Consumption – Measuring the oxygen a person consumes indicates how much energy the body is producing....
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1132A.3, Item 4
4. A nominal 32-inch (813 mm) clear opening provided by a standard 6-foot wide (1829 mm) sliding patio door assembly is acceptable.
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Enforcement Mechanisms
In the proposed guidelines, the Department solicited public comment on effective enforcement mechanisms (55 FR 24383-24384). Specifically, the Department requested comment on the...
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Bathroom Design Illustrations
Comment. A number of commenters from the disability community stated that two of the six bathroom drawings in the preamble to the proposed guidelines (numbers 4 and 6 at 55 FR...
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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...
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1133A.7, Item 3
3. A clear floor space shall not extend into the knee and toe space more than 19 inches (483 mm).
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Acknowledgments
During the revision of this document, the authors worked closely with the staff of the U.S. Access Board and would like to thank them for their cooperation. The U.S. Access Board is...
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1132A.3, Item 4
4. A nominal 32-inch (813 mm) clear opening provided by a standard 6-foot wide (1829 mm) sliding patio door assembly is acceptable.
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1133A.7, Item 3
3. A clear floor space shall not extend into the knee and toe space more than 19 inches (483 mm).
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A. Visual Display Systems
A. Visual Display Systems. Announcements may be provided in a visual format by the use of electronic message boards or video monitors. Electronic message boards using a light...
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11B-809.10.7.5 Controls
Controls shall be mounted 44 inches (1118 mm) maximum above the finish floor. The force required to activate controls shall be 5 pounds (22.2 mm) maximum.
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11B-809.10.8.3 Cabinets
Cabinets shall be removable without the use of specialized knowledge and/or tools. The finished floor shall extend to the wall under the lavatory.
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11B-809.9.7 Exposed pipes and surfaces
Exposed water supply and drain pipes under sinks and lavatories shall comply with Section 11B-606.5.
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F202.3 Alterations
Residential dwelling units not required to be accessible in compliance with a standard issued pursuant to the Architectural Barriers Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,...
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202.3 Alterations
Residential dwelling units not required to be accessible in compliance with a standard issued pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 469, shall not be required to comply with 202.3....
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Parking sign height measurement technique
502.6 says "Signs shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign." But which floor or ground surface? ...
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11B-202.3 Alterations
Risk is minimized when there is clear evidence that proactive measures have been taken to enable individuals with varying types of disabilities to acquire goods and services independently...
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11B-202.3 Alterations
Risk is minimized when there is clear evidence that proactive measures have been taken to enable individuals with varying types of disabilities to acquire goods and services independently...
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206.6 Elevators
Elevators complying with 408 or 409 shall be permitted in multi-story residential dwelling units....
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202.3 Alterations
Residential dwelling units not required to be accessible in compliance with a standard issued pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of...
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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...