Accessible Route into and Through the Covered Unit

Question 1

True or False:
The FHA guidelines specify that an accessible route be provided into and throughout the entire covered dwelling unit .

Answer 1

True

Question 2

An accessible route must pass through the main entry door and do what?

Answer 2

Continue through all rooms in the unit, adjoin required clear floor spaces at all kitchen appliances and all bathroom fixtures, and connect with all secondary exterior doors.

Question 3

According to the FHA guidelines, an accessible route within the dwelling unit must meet what two requirements ?

Answer 3

1.) It must be sufficiently wide (36”)

2.) Lack any abrupt changes in level (exception at balconies and patios with impervious materials)

Question 4

An accessible route can pinch down to what, and for how long before it must go back to 36” wide?

Answer 4

It can pinch down to a minimum of 30” for a span of 24”, but then it must go back to 36” for at least 48” before pinching back down in width.