What are the seven “safe harbors” for compliance with the Fair Housing Acts design and construction requirements and where can I find them?
HUD has recognized seven safe harbors for compliance with the Fair Housing Act’s design and construction requirements. They are: 1. HUD Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines published on March 6, 1991, used with the Supplemental Notice to Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines Questions and Answers about the Guidelines, published on June 28, 1994. 2. HUD Fair Housing Act Design Manual 3. ANSI A117.1 (1986), used with the Fair Housing Act, HUD’s regulations, and the Guidelines 4.CABO/ANSI A117.1 (1992), used with the Fair Housing Act, HUD’s regulations, and the Guidelines 5. ICC/ANSI A117.1 (1998), used with the Fair Housing Act, HUD’s regulations, and the Guidelines 6. Code Requirements for Housing Accessibility 2000 (CRHA) 7. International Building Code 2000 as amended by the 2001 Supplement to the International Codes Information about how to get copies of the above standards is found elsewhere on this website.
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