Under the federal Fair Housing Act, multifamily dwellings with four or more units — whether for rent or for sale — that were built for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, must meet certain design and construction requirements to make them accessible to people with disabilities. This includes all ground-floor units in buildings without elevators, all units in buildings with elevators, single-story townhouses and all indoor and outdoor common-use areas.
NAHB worked with HUD to secure the safe harbor endorsement for the 2000 edition of the IBC and is doing so again for the 2003 edition.
For more information, contact Jeff Inks at jinks@nahb.com or on 800-368-5242 x8547.
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