Easy access.(NAHB BRIEFS)(Department of Housing and Urban Development)(Brief Article)

HUD is endorsing the International Building Code (IBC) 2003 edition, recognizing it as a safe harbor for compliance with the accessibility requirements of the federal Fair Housing Act. HUD's decision to acknowledge the IBC and incorporate its guidelines into state and local building codes helps to assure compliance with accessibility requirements and increase the amount of accessible multifamily housing available.

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