{"product_id":"a-basic-guide-to-fair-housing-accessibility-everything-architects-and-builders-need-to-know-about-the-fair-housing-act-accessibility-guidelines-paperback-softback-9780471395591","title":"A Basic Guide to Fair Housing Accessibility; Everything Architects and Builders Need to Know About the Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471395591","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eA Basic Guide to Fair Housing Accessibility\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eEverything Architects and Builders Need to Know About the Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSteven Winter A (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471395591, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 16 July 2001\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e208 pages, Drawings: 50 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 15.9 x 1 cm, 0.293 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe guide that takes the guesswork out of Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines conformance\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Federal government is stepping up its enforcement of the Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines, and failure to comply with these guidelines can result in a complaint for discriminatory housing practice. A Basic Guide to Fair Housing Accessibility enables building professionals to avoid these charges with clear, concise interpretations of the Guidelines and descriptive illustrations of proper conformance.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Inspired by the author's HUD-sponsored review of nearly 400 built projects, this compact yet comprehensive guide reviews the guidelines for conformance with the seven basic design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Amendments Act, from accessible building entrances to usable kitchens, and points out common conformance errors made by architects, builders, and developers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This practical, easy-to-follow handbook:\u003cbr\u003e * Demystifies accessibility guidelines and reduces the risk of litigation\u003cbr\u003e * Explains which buildings and units are covered by the law\u003cbr\u003e * Provides a compliance checklist for multifamily housing design and construction \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Featuring only the facts and technical guidance needed to help ensure conformance with the Guidelines, A Basic Guide to Fair Housing Accessibility is an indispensable resource for architects, builders, contractors, site engineers, and developers who need to know that their work is in conformance with Federal guidelines.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART 1: \"The Act\" and the Guidelines.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e I. THE FAIR HOUSING ACT.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e II. OTHER FEDERAL ACCESSIBILITY LAWS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e III. BUILDING CODES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e IV. CROSS COVERAGE.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e V. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS AND REASONABLE MODIFICATIONS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e VI. THE GUIDELINES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e REQUIREMENT 1: ACCESSIBLE BUILDING ENTRANCE ON AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e REQUIREMENT 2: ACCESSIBLE AND USABLE PUBLIC AND COMMON USE AREAS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e REQUIREMENT 3: USABLE DOORS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e REQUIREMENT 4: ACCESSIBLE ROUTE INTO AND THROUGH THE COVERED DWELLING UNIT.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e REQUIREMENT 5: LIGHT SWITCHES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, THERMOSTATS AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS IN ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e REQUIREMENT 6: REINFORCED WALLS FOR GRAB BARS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e REQUIREMENT 7: USABLE KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART 2: Compliance Checklist.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e INTRODUCTION.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e CHECKLIST.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e APPENDIX A: FINAL FAIR HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e APPENDIX B: SUPPLEMENT TO NOTICE OF FAIR HOUSING: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE GUIDELINES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Architecture [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Architecture\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Architecture%20%5BAM%5D%22\"\u003eAM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52293466882328,"sku":"9780471395591","price":59.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471395591.jpg?v=1781640532","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/a-basic-guide-to-fair-housing-accessibility-everything-architects-and-builders-need-to-know-about-the-fair-housing-act-accessibility-guidelines-paperback-softback-9780471395591","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}