Fair Housing
What is the 'accessibility requirements' provision of the Fair Housing Act for new multifamily construction?
AAll new single-family homes must be accessible to wheelchair users
BMultifamily buildings of 4 or more units built after March 13, 1991, must comply with Fair Housing Act design and construction requirements for accessibility (wide doorways, accessible routes, accessible bathrooms)✓ Correct
CAccessibility is only required for buildings receiving federal funding
DAccessibility requirements only apply to commercial buildings under ADA, not residential
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act's design and construction requirements (42 U.S.C. §3604(f)(3)(C)) mandate that new multifamily residential buildings of 4 or more units built for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, must have: accessible common areas, accessible doorways (32-inch clear opening), accessible routes to units, and accessible bathrooms. Ground-floor units (and all units in elevator buildings) must meet these requirements. Pennsylvania builders and developers must comply — failure results in costly retrofits and litigation.
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