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At least five percent, but not less than one, of the dwelling units shall be units with mobility features complying with the following requirements:
1. The dwelling units shall be Type A units complying with Section 18-11-1107.7.2.
2. Toilet paper dispenser shall be located in accordance with Section 6-4.7 of ANSI A117.1.
3. Accessible bathtubs shall have an in-tub seat or a seat at the head end of the tub.
4. At least one shelf of all cabinets and storage shelves mounted above the work counters shall be 48 inches (1220mm) maximum above the floor.
5. Washing machines and clothes dryers, if provided, shall be front loading.
6. The following consumer information shall be provided in each dwelling unit available for occupancy: (1) notification of the alternate heights available for the kitchen counter and sink, and the existence of removable cabinets and bases, if provided, under counters, sinks, and lavatories; (2) notification of the provisions for the installation of grab bars at toilets, bathtubs and showers; (3) notification that the dwelling unit is equipped to have a visual emergency alarm installed; (4) identification of the location where information and instructions are available for changing the height of counters, removing cabinets and bases, installing a visual emergency alarm system and installing grab bars; and (5) notification that the dwelling unit has been designed in accordance with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards.
7. The following information shall be provided to the parties who will be responsible for making adaptations: (1) instructions for adjusting or replacing kitchen counter and sink heights and for removing cabinets; (2) a drawing to scale showing methods and locations for the installation of grab bars; (3) a drawing to scale showing the location of adjustable or replaceable counter areas and removable cabinets; (4) identification of the location of any equipment and parts required for adjusting or replacing counter tops, cabinets and sinks; and (5) instructions for installing a visual emergency alarm system, if the dwelling unit is equipped for such an installation
These units may be counted toward satisfying the number of Type A units required by Section 18-11-1107.5.5.1.
(Added Coun. J. 7-26-06, p. 81373, § 1)