Friday, May 6, 2011
THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - 39
A GUIDE TO UNIVERSAL DESIGN
To receive the "Universal Accessibility" point, the builder includes, in at least 20% of the single-family homes, the features required by federal law in apartment buildings:
a zero step entrance on an accessible route
wide interior doors, maneuvering space in bathrooms and kitchens
blocking in bathroom walls to allow future grab bars
reachable electrical controls, and
a step-free path of travel through the first floor of the home.
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