Table 8.4.4 – Revisions That Affect Federal, State, and Local Government Housing







Revision: Water Closet Clearance
Assumptions: Percentage (Number) of Dwelling Units with Mobility Features or Communication Features Affected: 25% (1,238) Dwelling Units with Mobility Features Have Bathrooms with  Out-Swing Doors
Costs per Dwelling Unit Compared to: Current  Guidelines $286
IBC 2000 & 2003 $286
Revision: Shower Spray Controls
Assumptions: Percentage (Number) of Dwelling Units with Mobility Features or Communication Features Affected: 100% (4,950) Dwelling Units with Mobility Features Have to Provide Shower Spray Controls
Costs per Dwelling Unit Compared to: Current  Guidelines $161
IBC 2000 & 2003 $161
Revision: Galley Kitchen Clearance
Assumptions: Percentage (Number) of Dwelling Units with Mobility Features or Communication Features Affected: 75% (3,713) Dwelling Units with Mobility Features Have Galley Kitchens
Costs per Dwelling Unit Compared to: Current  Guidelines $993
IBC 2000 & 2003 $993
Revision: Doorbells with Audible and Visual Signals and Door Peepholes
Assumptions: Percentage (Number) of Dwelling Units with Mobility Features or Communication Features Affected: 50% (990) Dwelling Units with Communication Features Have Doorbells with Audible Signals and Door Peepholes
Costs per Dwelling Unit Compared to: Current  Guidelines $96
IBC 2000 & 2003 $96
Assumptions: Percentage (Number) of Dwelling Units with Mobility Features or Communication Features Affected: 50% (990) Dwelling Units with Communication Features Have No Doorbell or Door Peephole
Costs per Dwelling Unit Compared to: Current  Guidelines $322
IBC 2000 & 2003 $322
Revision: Voice Communication System at Entry Support TTY Communication
Assumptions: Percentage (Number) of Dwelling Units with Mobility Features or Communication Features Affected: 25% (495) Dwelling Units with Communication Features in Facilities with Voice Communication System at Entry to Site, Building, or Floor
Costs per Dwelling Unit Compared to: Current  Guidelines $353
IBC 2000 & 2003 $353