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FAIR HOUSING ACT DESIGN MANUAL
A Manual to Assist Designers and Builders in Meeting
the Accessibility Requirements of the FHA


Complete Manual

Individual Chapters

   Manual Introduction
   Chapter 1: Accessible Building Entrance on an Accessible Route
   Chapter 2: Accessible and Usable Public and Common Use Areas
   Chapter 3: Usable Doors
   Chapter 4: Accessible Route into and Through the Covered Unit
   Chapter 5: Light Switches, Electrical Outlets, Thermostats, and Other Environmental Controls in Accessible Locations
   Chapter 6: Reinforced Walls for Grab Bars
   Chapter 7: Usable Kitchens and Bathrooms
   Appendices
      Appendix A-- Product Resources and Selected References
      Appendix B-- Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines
      Appendix C-- Supplemental Notice: Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines: Q & A

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If you have questions about Fair Housing laws, contact King County Office of Civil Rights at
206-296-7592 or 206-296-7596 TTY or e-mail to Civil-Rights.OCR@metrokc.gov.

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