builders: What Kind of Garage Does an Accessible Home Need? Requirements and Builder Suggestions - 08/04/08 11:13 PM
ADA Accessible Garages and Carports - Wheelchair Accessible Homes Specially Adapted Housing - VA Requirements for Garages and Carports
The Department of Veteran Affairs has very specific requirements for garage and carport accessibility.  The requirements are used by any Veteran who requires specially adapted housing, but the standards can be helpful for anyone looking to build a home that is fully wheelchair accessible.
Here's an overview:

Height of Garage or Carport Any garage or carport qualified for Specially Adapted Housing must have a minimum overhead door height of 8 feet for new construction, or 7 feet for existing construction.
Width/Dimensions of Garage … (2 comments)

builders: Ramp and Walkway Requirements - Wheelchair Accessible Homes (SAH and ADA Requirements) - 07/23/08 10:51 PM
Finding or Modifying an Accessible Home Wheelchair Ramp and Walkway Requirements  
"What kind of ramps or walkways should we include in our new home, in order for it to be fully wheelchair accessible?"
Some homebuyers ask this question because a family member currently needs wheelchair accessibility.  Some are buying a home for their retirement and want to include some "aging in place" features, like an entry or walkway that will be able to accomodate a scooter or wheelchair in the years ahead if needed. 
 What Types of Requirements are there for Ramps and Walkways?
 
There are two specific sets of ramp and walkway requirements.  One is … (0 comments)

 
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