Fair Housing
West Virginia's fair housing requirements for accessibility in newly constructed multifamily housing (four or more units) mandate:
AOnly that the building have an elevator
BAccessible common areas, accessible routes into all ground-floor units, wider doorways, and accessible controls✓ Correct
CRamps for every parking space
DNo specific requirements beyond basic building code
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act's design and construction requirements for new multifamily housing built after March 13, 1991 require accessible common areas, accessible routes into all ground-floor units, wider doors, accessible electrical controls, and reinforced bathroom walls for grab bars.
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