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Are there any laws requiring handicap accessibility in single-family homes?

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Are there any laws requiring handicap accessibility in single-family homes?

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In most cases, no laws are applicable. Currently, federal laws and regulations don’t affect most single-family detached homes. There are a few local jurisdictions that have enacted or are considering enacting local regulations or codes. The universal design ideas on the GE Appliances site are not mandated by law, but are rather inspired by the real needs of real people.