The Act makes it unlawful to fail to design and construct covered multifamily dwellings so that: (1) Public use and common use portions of the dwellings are readily accessible to and usable...
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II. Statutory and Regulatory Background
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§100.205(c)
(c) All covered multifamily dwellings for first occupancy after March 13, 1991 with a building entrance on an accessible route shall be designed and constructed in such a manner that—
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§100.205(c)(3)
(3) All premises within covered multifamily dwelling units contain the following features of adaptable design:
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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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§100.205(d)
(d) The application of paragraph (c) of this section may be illustrated by the following examples: Example (1): A developer plans to construct a 100 unit condominium apartment...
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Requirement 7. Usable kitchens and bathrooms.
multifamily dwellings with a building entrance on an accessible route shall be designed and constructed in such a manner that all premises within covered multifamily dwelling units contain usable...
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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.
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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 location...
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Guidelines for Requirement 7
The Guidelines for Requirement 7 present design specifications for providing usable kitchens and bathrooms such that an individual in a wheelchair can maneuver about the space, as required...
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Controls for Ranges and Cooktops
With respect to usable kitchens, the Act solely requires that kitchens have sufficient space such that an individual in a wheelchair can maneuver about....
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Maneuvering Space, Adjustable Cabinetry, Fixtures and Plumbing
Design of standard sized kitchens and bathrooms can be done in such a way as to assure usability by persons with disabilities without necessarily increasing the size of space....
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Requirement 7 -- Usable Kitchens and Bathrooms
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25.1 Q. It appears from Figure 2(c) of the Guidelines (under Requirement 5) that there is a 34 inch height requirement for kitchen counters and vanities. Is this true?
Requirement 7 addresses the requirement for usable kitchens and bathrooms so that a person in a wheelchair can maneuver about the space....