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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(2) An accessible route into and through covered dwelling units
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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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(c) Thresholds at patio, deck or balcony doors
The final Guidelines provide that exterior deck, patio, or balcony surfaces should be no more than 1/2 inch below the floor level of the interior of the dwelling unit, unless they are constructed...
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(d) Outside surface at entry door
The final Guidelines also provide that at the primary entry door to a dwelling units with direct exterior access, outside landing surfaces constructed of impervious materials such as concrete...
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(3) Usable bathrooms
set of specifications) are applicable to powder rooms (i.e., a room with only a toilet and a sink) when the powder room is the only toilet facility on the accessible level of a covered multistory...
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(4) [sic] Thresholds at exterior doors
Subject to the exceptions for thresholds and changes in level at exterior areas constructed of impervious materials, the final Guidelines continue to specify that thresholds at...
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Section 2. Multistory dwelling unit
"Multistory dwelling unit" means a dwelling unit with finished living space located on one floor and the floor or floors immediately above or below it....
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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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1.1 Q. Are townhouses in non-elevator buildings which have individual exterior entrances required to be accessible?
If they are multistory townhouses, accessibility is not required....
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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)(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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Requirement 4. Accessible route into and through the covered dwelling unit.
Section 100.205(c)(3)(i) provides 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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4(1)
(1) A minimum clear width of 36 inches is provided.
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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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4(4)
(4) Except as noted in paragraphs (5) and (6) below, thresholds at exterior doors, including sliding door tracks, are no higher than 3/4 inch. Thresholds and changes in level at...
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4(5)
(5) Exterior deck, patio, or balcony surfaces are no more than 1/2 inch below the floor level of the interior of the dwelling unit, unless they are constructed of impervious material such...
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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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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)(iii)
(iii) If the shower stall is the only bathing facility provided in the covered dwelling unit, or on the accessible level of a covered multistory unit, the shower stall measures at least...
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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)....
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Changes in Level within a Dwelling Unit
(2) multistory dwelling units in elevator buildings....
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Guidelines for Requirement 6
provide that a powder room is subject to the requirement for reinforced walls for grab bars when the powder room is the only toilet facility located on the accessible level of a covered multistory...
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Guidelines for Requirement 7
Additionally, either set of specifications is applicable to powder rooms, when a powder room is the only restroom facility on the accessible level of a covered multistory dwelling unit....