| Development and Application of the Fair Housing Act Design Standards |
| – An overview of various accessible housing standards and guidelines |
| – Covering the laws and regulations that govern accessibility |
| – Defining the types of housing addressed by ADA/ABA, ANSI, and FHA |
| – Addressing housing discrimination towards individuals with disabilities and what’s prohibited by FHA |
| – Reviewing Safe Harbors |
| FHA Requirement 1: Accessible Building Entrance on an Accessible Route |
| – Site arrival points |
| – Parking |
| – Planning and elevation |
| – Protecting exterior path of travel |
| – Accessible entrances and gates |
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| FHA Requirement 2: Accessible and Usable Public and Common Use Areas |
| – Exterior public spaces and amenities |
| – Interior common use areas and amenities |
| – Examples like lobbies, fitness centers, recreational areas, mail kiosks, technology centers, restrooms, drinking fountains, swimming pools, grilling areas, and pet waste stations |
| – Parking requirements at each amenity |
| FHA Requirements 3, 4, & 5 |
| – Usable doors: main entry, secondary, and closets |
| – Accessible routes into and through covered units |
| – Technical requirements for route widths and level changes |
| – Reach ranges for light switches, outlets, thermostats, etc. |
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