FHA covers — accessibility: code vs good practice

Code: 4+ units, after 3/13/1991. Good practice: meet code.

Elevator building — accessibility: code vs good practice

Code: all units. Good practice: meet code.

No elevator — accessibility: code vs good practice

Code: ground-floor units. Good practice: meet code.

Unit doors — accessibility: code vs good practice

Code: usable width. Good practice: 32″ clear.

Bath walls — accessibility: code vs good practice

Code: reinforced for grab bars. Good practice: meet code.

Leasing office — accessibility: code vs good practice

Code: ADA. Good practice: meet code.

Multifamily · Chapter 38

Accessibility

Accessibility rules apply by building type and date. Fair Housing covers newer multifamily housing; the ADA covers public spaces like leasing offices and stores.

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38.1

Who has to be accessible?

Fair Housing design rules apply to multifamily buildings of four or more units first occupied after March 13, 1991.

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Accessibility

Who has to be accessible?

Covered buildings

Elevator buildings

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