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FHA/ADA Inspection Services
Protecting you now...and into the future.
About The Fair Housing Act (FHA) - Are You Covered?
The Fair Housing Act (FHA) requires that new multifamily housing with four or more units be designed and built to allow access for those with disabilities. This includes accessible routes into and through the dwelling, doors wide enough to accommodate persons who use wheelchairs, outlets and environmental controls at accessible heights, bathroom walls that have reinforcements for the installation of grab bars, as well as bathrooms and kitchens that are large enough for people who use wheelchairs to maneuver, and other adaptable features within the units.
MBP's Services
MBP’s expert staff can reduce your risk of federal fines and reconstruction fees by providing quality inspection services every step of the way. Building units that are in compliance will provide a safe harbor within the accessibility requirements of the FHA.
Are your Designers and Contractors aware of the 1988 Fair Housing Amendments Act? Congress passed these guidelines which expand the coverage of Title VIII to prohibit discriminatory housing practices based on disability and familial status and gives people with disabilities greater freedom to choose where they live.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III specifically states that businesses and non-profit service providers must adhere to ADA requirements as well. An addition or renovation to an existing public facility which previously did not have to meet ADA requirements would also have to be in compliance.
Translating the FHA/ADA guidelines into properly dimensioned living space can be difficult. The MBP team can help. We will provide specific inspections to verify dimensional requirements of the FHA and/or ADA guidelines. We work throughout the construction of the project to alert the project owner of design errors so they can be remedied before completion of the project.
MBP will provide a written report of deficiencies with an FHA/ADA accessibility checklist to facilitate achieving compliance with the Fair Housing Act Regulation 24 CFR 100.205 Design Manual and the Department of Justice 28 CFR, Part 36 regarding public facilities.
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