A Basic Guide to Fair Housing Accessibility
Everything Architects and Builders Need to Know About the Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines
1. Auflage Juli 2001
208 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
The guide that takes the guesswork out of Fair Housing Act
Accessibility Guidelines conformance
The Federal government is stepping up its enforcement of the Fair
Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines, and failure to comply with
these guidelines can result in a complaint for discriminatory
housing practice. A Basic Guide to Fair Housing Accessibility
enables building professionals to avoid these charges with clear,
concise interpretations of the Guidelines and descriptive
illustrations of proper conformance.
Inspired by the author's HUD-sponsored review of nearly 400 built
projects, this compact yet comprehensive guide reviews the
guidelines for conformance with the seven basic design and
construction requirements of the Fair Housing Amendments Act, from
accessible building entrances to usable kitchens, and points out
common conformance errors made by architects, builders, and
developers.
This practical, easy-to-follow handbook:
* Demystifies accessibility guidelines and reduces the risk of
litigation
* Explains which buildings and units are covered by the law
* Provides a compliance checklist for multifamily housing design
and construction
Featuring only the facts and technical guidance needed to help
ensure conformance with the Guidelines, A Basic Guide to Fair
Housing Accessibility is an indispensable resource for architects,
builders, contractors, site engineers, and developers who need to
know that their work is in conformance with Federal guidelines.
PART 1: "The Act" and the Guidelines.
I. THE FAIR HOUSING ACT.
II. OTHER FEDERAL ACCESSIBILITY LAWS.
III. BUILDING CODES.
IV. CROSS COVERAGE.
V. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS AND REASONABLE MODIFICATIONS.
VI. THE 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
DWELLING 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.
PART 2: Compliance Checklist.
INTRODUCTION.
CHECKLIST.
Appendices.
APPENDIX A: FINAL FAIR HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES.
APPENDIX B: SUPPLEMENT TO NOTICE OF FAIR HOUSING: QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ABOUT THE GUIDELINES.
Index.