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Are front-loading washing machines required in public and common use laundry facilities that serve covered multifamily dwelling units?

April 26, 2017common Covered facilities front-loading Laundry machines public serve washing

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Are front-loading washing machines required in public and common use laundry facilities that serve covered multifamily dwelling units?

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No. Front-loading washing machines are not required in common use laundry rooms if management, upon request, provides assistive devices to enable a resident to use a top-loading washer. Fair Housing Act Design Manual, page 2.26-2.27. This is consistent with the chart under Requirement 2 of the Guidelines, which states that front-loading machines are not required. Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines, 56 FR 9472, 9505, March 6, 1991. However, people who use wheelchairs generally find it easier to reach front-loading washers and dryers with side hinged doors.