Fair Housing Act Design and Construction Requirements

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Benefits

This live audio conference will provide an overview of the design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Act. We will focus on specific building types that are required to comply, safe harbors and practical application of the design and construction requirements.

The presenters have worked with residential builders across the country providing plan and construction reviews. In addition they have been providing technical training for HUD's Fair Housing First program.

At the end of this program you will be able to describe key components of the Fair Housing Act design and construction requirements, discuss provisions unique to the FHA and review how this regulation impacts builders, architects and civil engineers.

Learning Objectives:

  • You will be able to explain seven design and construction requirements.
  • You will be able to review units and common areas required to comply.
  • You will be able to identify FHA Safe Harbors.
  • You will be able to discuss environmental controls.

Agenda

History and Overview of the FHA
  • History of the FHA
  • Units and Common Areas Required to Comply
  • FHA Safe Harbors and How to Use Them
Seven Design and Construction Requirements
  • Accessible Building Entrance on an Accessible Route
    • Accessible Routes
    • Accessible Building Entrances
  • Accessible and Useable Public and Common Use Areas
    • ANSI A117.1 Standards
    • Parking Requirements
    • Common Areas
  • Useable Doors
    • Public and Common Use Doors
    • Dwelling Unit Doors
  • Accessible Route Into and Through the Covered Unit
    • Routes Within Units
    • Level Changes at Exterior Doors
  • Environmental Controls
    • Scope
    • Mounting Locations
  • Reinforced Walls for Grab Bars
    • Location
  • Useable Kitchens and Bathrooms
    • Kitchen Clearances
    • Fixture and Appliance Requirements
    • Bathroom Clearances
    • Fixture Requirements

Faculty

Doug Anderson, LCM Architects
John H. Catlin, FAIA, LCM Architects


Doug Anderson
  • Partner, LCM Architects, Chicago, Illinois
  • Chair of the U.S. Access Board in Washington, D.C.; first appointed by President Bush in 2002, reappointed in 2007 and elected chair in 2009
  • HUD nationwide technical trainer on the design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Act
  • ADA consultant for Fortune 500 companies, including McDonald’s, Bank of America and Walgreens
  • National AIA Conference, ADA and FHA presentations in 2005, 2006 and 2007
  • Can be contacted at danderson@lcmarchitects.com

John H. Catlin, FAIA
  • Founding partner, LCM Architects, Chicago, Illinois
  • HUD nationwide technical trainer on the design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Act
  • U.S. Access board member appointed by President Clinton in 1994; served as board chair from 1995 to 1996
  • Accessibility consultant for ADA Title II, ADA Title III and the Fair Housing Act design and construction requirements
  • Received the Barrier-Free America Award from the Paralyzed Veterans of America for his architectural work on the Access Living headquarters in Chicago
  • Can be contacted at jcatlin@lcmarchitects.com




These Materials are Designed For

This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, property managers, developers, landlords, housing administrators, architects, engineers, construction professionals, city officials and other real estate professionals.

CD & Manual - CD Set with bound 36 page manual
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