Fair housing design manual chapter 5

This design manual has been produced by HUD to assist designers, builders, and developers in understanding and conforming with the design requirements of the Fair Housing Act. It contains explanations and uses detailed illustrations to explain the application of the Guidelines to all aspects of multifamily housing projects. purpose of the guide chapter 2: preparing for fair housing planning introduction fhp responsibilities for states and entitlements the three components of fair housing planning component 1: analysis of impediments to fair housing choice defining the ai Chapter 5 Requirement 5 — Light Switches, Electrical Outlets, Thermostats, and Other Environmental Controls in Accessible Locations [PDF] Fair Housing Act Design Manual. Navigation ↑ Search a chapter, section, or keyword in the search bar.

First published in , the Fair Housing Act Design Manual: A Manual to Assist Designers and Builders in Meeting the Accessibility Requirements of The Fair Housing Act provides clear and helpful guidance about ways to design and construct housing which complies with the Fair Housing Act. This design manual has been produced by HUD to assist designers, builders, and developers in understanding and conforming with the design requirements of the Fair Housing Act. It contains explanations and uses detailed illustrations to explain the application of the Guidelines to all aspects of multifamily housing projects. FAIR HOUSING ACT DESIGN MANUAL kitchens in covered units must be on an accessible route and have door open­ ings at least 32" clear to allow passage; see Chapter 4 “Usable Doors” and Chapter 5 “Accessible Route” outlet located beyond reach of seated person permitted if other outlets in accessible locations are provided.

Chapter 5, General Site and Building Elements page 8 Federal Fair Housing Design Manual page 13 5. Housing Act Design Manual Chapter 7. Mar The design guidelines are incorporated in section 5 of this document. Each guideline cites the appropriate paragraph of HUD's regulation at involving the new construction of housing containing five or more dwelling units serve as the technical standards for compliance with Section of the.