Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines

Design Guidelines for Accessible/Adaptable Dwellings

Section 1. Introduction

     •Authority
     •Purpose
     •Scope
     •Organization of Guidelines

Section 2. Definitions

Section 3. Fair Housing Act Design and Construction Requirements

Section 4. Application of the Guidelines

Section 5. Guidelines

     •Requirement 1. Accessible building entrance on an accessible route.
     •Requirement 2. Accessible and usable public and common use areas.
     •Requirement 3. Usable Doors.
     •Requirement 4. Accessible route into and through the covered unit.
     •Requirement 5. Light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats and other
                                  environmental controls in accessible locations.
     •Requirement 6. Reinforced walls for grab bars.
     •Requirement 7. Usable kitchens and bathrooms.

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