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Fair
Housing Accessibility Guidelines
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Requirement
7. Usable kitchens and bathrooms. Section 100.205(c)(3)(iv) requires
that covered multifamily dwellings with a building entrance on an accessible route
shall be designed and constructed in such a manner that all premises within covered
multifamily dwelling units contain usable kitchens and bathrooms such that an
individual in a wheelchair can maneuver about the space. Guideline
- Usable
kitchens. Usable kitchens would meet section 100.205(c)(3)(iv) if:
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A clear floor space at least 30 inches by 48 inches that allows a parallel approach
by a person in a wheelchair is provided at the range or cooktop and sink, and
either a parallel or forward approach is provided at oven, dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer
or trash compactor. (See Fig. 6)
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Clearance between counters and all opposing base cabinets, countertops, appliances
or walls is at least 40 inches.
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In U-shaped kitchens with sink or range or cooktop at the base of the "U", a 60-inch
turning radius is provided to allow parallel approach, or base cabinets are removable
at that location to allow knee space for a forward approach.
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Usable bathrooms. To meet the requirements of section 100.205(c)(3)(iv) either:
All bathrooms in the dwelling unit comply with the provisions of paragraph (a);
or At least one bathroom in the dwelling unit complies with the provisions
of paragraph (b), and all other bathrooms and powder rooms within the dwelling
unit must be on an accessible route with usable entry doors in accordance with
the guidelines for Requirements 3 and 4.
However, in multistory dwelling
units, only those bathrooms on the accessible level are subject to the requirements
of section 100.205(c)(3)(iv).
Where a powder room is the only facility provided on the accessible level of a
multistory dwelling unit, the powder room must comply with provisions of paragraph
(a) or paragraph (b). Powder rooms that are subject to the requirements of section
100.205(c)(3)(iv) must have reinforcements for grab bars as provided in the guideline
for Requirement 6. -
Bathrooms that have reinforced walls for grab bars (see Requirement 6) would meet
section 100.205(c)(3)(iv) if:
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Sufficient maneuvering space is provided within the bathroom for a person using
a wheelchair or other mobility aid to enter and close the door, use the fixtures,
reopen the door and exit. Doors may swing into the clear floor space provided
at any fixture if the maneuvering space is provided. Maneuvering spaces may include
any kneespace or toespace available below bathroom fixtures.
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Clear floor space is provided at fixtures as shown in Fig. 7 (a), (b), (c) and
(d). Clear floor space at fixtures may overlap.
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If the shower stall is the only bathing facility provided in the covered dwelling
unit, or on the accessible level of a covered multistory unit, the shower stall
measures at least 36 inches x 36 inches.
Note:
Cabinets under lavatories are acceptable provided the bathroom has space to allow
a parallel approach by a person in a wheelchair; if parallel approach is not possible
within the space, any cabinets provided would have to be removable to afford the
necessary knee clearance for forward approach. -
Bathrooms that have reinforced walls for grab bars (see Requirement 6) would meet
section 100.205(c)(3)(iv) if:
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Where the door swings into the bathroom, there is a clear space (approximately,
2' 6" by 4'0") within the room to position a wheelchair or other mobility aid
clear of the path of the door as it is closed and to permit use of fixtures. This
clear space can include any kneespace and toespace available below bathroom fixtures.
- Where
the door swings out, a clear space is provided within the bathroom for a person
using a wheelchair or other mobility aid to position the wheelchair such that
the person is allowed use of fixtures. There also shall be clear space to allow
persons using wheelchairs to reopen the door to exit.
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When both tub and shower fixtures are provided in the bathroom, at least one is
made accessible. When two or more lavatories in a bathroom are provided, at least
one is made accessible.
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Toilets are located within bathrooms in a manner that permit a grab bar to be
installed on one side of the fixture. In locations where toilets are adjacent
to walls or bathtubs, the center line of the fixture is a minimum of 1'6" from
the obstacle. The other (non-grab bar) side of the toilet fixture is a minimum
of 1'3" from the finished surface of adjoining walls, vanities or from the edge
of a lavatory. (See Figure 7(a).)
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Vanities and lavatories are installed with the centerline of the fixture a minimum
of 1'3" horizontally from an adjoining wall or fixture. The top of the fixture
rim is a maximum height of 2'10" above the finished floor. If kneespace is provided
below the vanity, the bottom of the apron is at least 2'3" above the floor. If
provided, full kneespace (for front approach) is at least 1'5" deep. (See Figure
7(c).)
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Bathtubs and tub/showers located in the bathroom provide a clear access aisle
adjacent to the lavatory that is at least 2'6" wide and extends for a length of
4'0" (measured from the foot of the bathtub). (See Figure 8.)
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Stall showers in the bathroom may be of any size or configuration. A minimum clear
floor space 2'6" wide by 4'0" should be available outside the stall. (See Figure
7(d).) If the shower stall is the only bathing facility provided in the covered
dwelling unit, or on the accessible level of a covered multistory unit, and measures
a nominal 36 x 36, the shower stall must have reinforcing to allow for installation
of an optional wall hung bench seat.
Note:
Clear floor space beside tub may overlap with clear floor space beneath adjacent
fixtures.
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