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Must the handrails in corridors of nursing homes or housing for elderly persons comply with ADAAG 4.26?

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Must the handrails in corridors of nursing homes or housing for elderly persons comply with ADAAG 4.26?

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Corridor handrails are not required by ADAAG and are, therefore, not covered by section 4.26. However, some housing for elderly persons is covered by standards issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The 1994 edition of the HUD Handbook 4910.1, Minimum Property Standards, Section 100-2, Housing For The Elderly, contains some requirements for corridor handrails. Contact HUD for further information.