Visitability Concept Refer to Although not a requirement, it is recommended that all design construction and alterations incorporate, whenever practical and economical, the concept of Visitability in addition to the requirements under Section 504, the Architectural Barriers Act, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act. Visitability is a design concept, for very little or no additional cost, that enhances the ability of person with disabilities to interact with their neighbors, friends and associates in the community. Statutory/Regulatory Requirements Some statutory and regulatory provisions overlap others. Where there is a conflict, the most stringent provision applies including any state or local laws/regulation/codes which may be more stringent than Federal requirements. General Requirements All LIHTC developments must adhere to DSHA’s minimum construction standards regardless of financing source(s), including tax-exempt bond financing and DSHA amortized permanent financing. In order to meet minimum threshold requirements, the Rehabilitation Standards Checklist must be fully completed for rehabilitation projects. All units in a Development must receive the same upgrades/modifications or rehab work and be brought up to the same standards. DSHA's agreement to proceed with closing on a loan or other transaction shall not constitute in any manner whatsoever a final approval of the construction/rehabilitation of a development. In cases of conflicts between any design and/or contract documents the more restrictive or expensive requirements will apply. A. Minimum Square Footage for Bedroom Minimum Gross Square Footage DSHA has established a minimum square footage requirement for new construction and conversion developments, as well as, conversion of non-residential units to residential use that is based on bedroom size. The following gross square footage dimensions are the minimum required by bedroom: one bedroom- 700 square feet two bedrooms- 850 square feet three bedroom -1,050 square feet four bedroom -1,300 square feet efficiencies, which include lofts, -500 sq. ft. and (SRO) - 100 sq. ft. 2 Single Room Occupancy Square footage of units may not be averaged to meet minimum square footage requirements. A bedroom must have adequate light, ventilation and egress to meet all applicable Bedroom – building codes and ordinances. There must be at least one window in each sleeping room, at least two electrical outlets in proper operating condition, and/or meet minimum required by applicable building code and one door which meets all egress requirements. Square footage for bedrooms shall be determined by all applicable building codes and ordinances.
Visitability Concept Refer to Although not a requirement, it is recommended that all design construction and alterations incorporate, whenever practical and economical, the concept of Visitability in addition to the requirements under Section 504, the Architectural Barriers Act, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act. Visitability is a design concept, for very little or no additional cost, that enhances the ability of person with disabilities to interact with their neighbors, friends and associates in the community. Statutory/Regulatory Requirements Some statutory and regulatory provisions overlap others. Where there is a conflict, the most stringent provision applies including any state or local laws/regulation/codes which may be more stringent than Federal requirements. General Requirements All LIHTC developments must adhere to DSHA’s minimum construction standards regardless of financing source(s), including tax-exempt bond financing and DSHA amortized permanent financing. In order to meet minimum threshold requirements, the Rehabilitation Standards Checklist must be fully completed for rehabilitation projects. All units in a Development must receive the same upgrades/modifications or rehab work and be brought up to the same standards. DSHA's agreement to proceed with closing on a loan or other transaction shall not constitute in any manner whatsoever a final approval of the construction/rehabilitation of a development. In cases of conflicts between any design and/or contract documents the more restrictive or expensive requirements will apply. A. Minimum Square Footage for Bedroom Minimum Gross Square Footage DSHA has established a minimum square footage requirement for new construction and conversion developments, as well as, conversion of non-residential units to residential use that is based on bedroom size. The following gross square footage dimensions are the minimum required by bedroom: one bedroom- 700 square feet two bedrooms- 850 square feet three bedroom -1,050 square feet four bedroom -1,300 square feet efficiencies, which include lofts, -500 sq. ft. and Single Room Occupancy (SRO) - 100 sq. ft. 2 Square footage of units may not be averaged to meet minimum square footage requirements. Bedroom – A bedroom must have adequate light, ventilation and egress to meet all applicable building codes and ordinances. There must be at least one window in each sleeping room, at least two electrical outlets in proper operating condition, and/or meet minimum required by applicable building code and one door which meets all egress requirements. Square footage for bedrooms shall be determined by all applicable building codes and ordinances.
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