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Welcome to the AccessibilityOnline Webinar Series
A collaborative program between the ADA National Network and the US Access Board
The Session is Scheduled to begin at 2:30pm Eastern Time
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Webinar Features
Closed captioning – click the closed captioning icon (top of screen) or control-F8 and adjust your screen
Questions - type and submit questions in the Chat Area Text box or press control-M and enter text in the Chat Area 
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Presenter:  Jim Pecht, U.S. Access Board 

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Accessible Residential Facilities
Session Agenda
Laws requiring access to residential facilities
ADA and ABA Standards 
Scoping requirements (how many)
Technical requirements (how they are required to be accessible)

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Accessibility Laws
Americans with Disabilities Act 
Architectural Barriers Act
Rehabilitation Act
Fair Housing Act Amendments

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Accessibility Laws
Americans with Disabilities Act:
Covers housing facilities provided as a service, program, or activity of a State or Local Government. 

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Accessibility Laws
Americans with Disabilities Act:
Privately owned, strictly residential facilities are not covered by the ADA.
This will include any part of these facilities that are used only by residents and their guests.

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Current ADA Standards
 Option:  DOJ’s 2010 standards (mandatory March 15, 2012) OR DOJ’s 1991 standards (Defaults to UFAS until March 15, 2012)

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Accessibility Laws
Architectural Barriers Act:
Covers housing facilities that are designed, constructed, altered, or leased by, or on behalf of the United States.

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Current ABA Standards (Federal facilities)
New ABA Standards are in effect for DOD housing facilities 
All other Housing – UFAS still applies for Federal Housing Facilities (HUD to update standards)

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Accessibility Laws
Rehabilitation Act:
Covers housing facilities that are a program of Federal agency or that are constructed or altered with Federal financial assistance.

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Current HUD Standards Under the Rehabilitation Act
Housing receiving Federal Financial assistance – HUD section 504 requirements apply  
UFAS still the standard (HUD to update requirements)

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Accessibility Laws
Fair Housing Act Amendments:
Covers any Multi-family housing facility that was constructed after March 1991. Alteration to such facilities are not covered.

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HUD Requirements Under the Fair Housing Act
Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines

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Safe Harbor Under the Fair Housing Act
Image of Manual for ICC/ANSI A117.1 and the International Building Code 2003

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New ADA (and ABA) Standards
Based on the Board’s ADA-ABA Guidelines (2004)
DOJ includes several additional requirements/ revisions 

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Additional DOJ Requirements
In DOJ’s updated ADA regulations: 
 Dwelling units in a social service center establishments are covered as residential facilities.
Housing at a place of education is covered as transient lodging and not as residential. 

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Guidelines v. Standards
ADA Application and Scoping Chapters (1-2) Pages 5-71 and Common Technical Chapters (3-10) Pages 141-289. ABA Application and Scoping Chapters (1-2) Pages 72-140 and Common Technical Chapters (3-10) Pages 141-289

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Online Guidance www.access-board.gov/ada/

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Residential Dwelling Unit (RDU) Scoping

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Residential Dwelling Unit ADA Scoping
Section 233
•	Units subject to HUD’s Section 504 requirements.
	See 24 CFR Part 8
•	Other Units:
5% of units shall provide the mobility features.
2% shall provide the communication features. 

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Residential Dwelling Unit ABA Scoping
Section F233
•	Units provided by HUD through a grant or loan shall meet HUD’s section 504 requirements. 
•	Units provided on a Military Installation:
5% of units shall provide the mobility features.
2% shall provide the communication features. 

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Residential Dwelling Unit ABA Scoping
Section F233
•	Units provided by other Federal agencies through a grant or loan:
5% of units shall provide the mobility features.
2% shall provide the communication features. 

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Residential Dwelling Unit ADA and ABA Scoping
Section 233.3.5 & F 233.4.5
This section requires dispersion of both types of accessible units throughout the different types provided in the facility.
An exception allows single floor accessible units to be substituted for multi-floor units when the same spaces and amenities are provided.

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Accessible Route
Photo of a housing complex with a wheelchair users wheeling down a sidewalk to a van in an accesible parking space

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Accessible Route Scoping
Sections 206 and F206 
At least 1 accessible route is required to:
the primary entrance of accessible units
accessible parking
all public use and common use area serving the accessible units
all doors within the accessible units providing user passage

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Primary Entrance
Sections 206.4.6 and F206.4.6 requires a Primary Entrance to be accessible.  
This entrance cannot be to a bedroom.

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Common Use Areas Serving Residential Dwelling Units Mail Boxes
Photo of a man in a power wheelchair unlocking his mail box in a mail box cluster.

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Common Use Areas Serving Residential Dwelling Units
Trash Disposal Areas
Photo of a woman in a manual wheelchair throwing a trash bag into a garbage dumpster.

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Common Use Areas Serving Residential Dwelling Units 
Recreational Areas
Photo of a woman in a manual wheelchair using an accessible route to a swimming pool area.
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Accessible Parking 
Photo of a residential housing complex with an accessible parking space in the foreground.

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Accessible Parking Scoping 
Sections 208 and F208
Where parking for every resident is provided: One space for each unit providing mobility features
Additional parking for residents: 2% of the additional spaces provided
Where parking for non-residents is provided: parking spaces shall be provided as required by the general parking table

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Components of Accessible Dwelling Units

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Residential Dwelling Unit Components
Units Providing Mobility Features:
At least one accessible route shall connect all spaces that are part of the RDU
Turning space in all areas served by the	accessible route
An accessible kitchen
One accessible toilet and bathing facilities

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Residential Dwelling Unit Components
Units Providing Communication Features:
Building fire alarm system 
Smoke detection system
Notification at the primary entrance
Identification at the primary entrance
Communication with site, building, or floor entrance

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RDU Components
Turning Space in All Spaces
Photo of a bathroom with a lavatory, toilet and bathtub - a blue circle is on the floor and dimensioned at 5 feet in diameter.

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RDU Components
Refrigerator and Freezer Space
Photo of a woman in a manual wheelchair accessing a shelf in a refrigerator.
Photo of a woman in a manual wheelchair accessing the lower shelf of the freezer section of a refrigerator/freezer. the 30 by 48 inch clear floor space is depicted on the ground under her chair.

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RDU Components
Clear floor space for each appliance provided.  All controls within the reach range.
Photo of a woman in a manual wheelchair using a side approach to a kitchen range. The 30 by 48 inch clear floor space is depicted under her chair.

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RDU Components
Kitchen Work Surface: 30 inches wide with knee and toe space provided underneath
Photo of a kitchen showing knee and toe space under a cook top and the counter space next to it.

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RDU Components
50 % of Self Space in Kitchen Storage
Photo showing under counter cabinets with pull out shelves in a kitchen.

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RDU Components
One Bathroom with at least one of each fixture
Drawing of a plan view of a small bathroom with a tub, toilet, and lavatory with a man in a wheelchair coming into it.

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RDU Components
Accessible Lavatory
Photo of a woman in a power wheelchair using a lavatory in a bathroom.  The 30 by 48 inch clear floor space is depicted under her chair going under the lavatory shoving knee and toe space.

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RDU Components
Accessible tubs with in tub seat provided
Grab bars may be installed later as long as reinforcement in the walls is provided
Photo of an accessible tub in a bathroom with a removable in tub seat.
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RDU Components
Operable parts in accessible spaces required to comply
Exceptions for outlets above kitchen counters, redundant controls, and HVAC diffusers 
Photo of a woman plugging an electrical appliance into a wall outlet.  The outlet is dimensioned at 18 inches above the floor.

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RDU Components
Bedrooms 
Photo of a bed, a night stand, and a dresser in a bedroom.
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RDU Components
Living and Dining Areas
Photo of a kitchen, an dining area, and a living area in a residence.

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RDU Components
Balcony
Photo of an exterior of an apartment building showing a second floor balcony overlooking a street.
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RDU Components
Garage
Photo of a Garage attached to a house by a breezeway.

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Limited Use Limited Application Elevators (LULA)
Allowed in multi-level residential dwelling units
Required to comply with ASME A17.1
Photo of the entry door of a limited use limited application elevator (LULA).
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Private Residence Elevators
Allowed only in multi-level residential dwelling units
Required to comply with ASME A17.1
Photo showing the interior of a residential elevator
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Questions
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US Access Board
(800) 872-2253 (voice)
(800) 993-2822 (TTY)
E-mail: ta@access-board.gov
www.access-board.gov

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Thank you for participating in today’s webinar
Next scheduled session:  “Accessible Transient Lodging”  February 3rd, 2011