What constitutes finished living space that would permit a unit to be considered a multi-story unit that is not covered under the Acts design and construction requirements?
A multistory dwelling unit is one in which there is finished living space located on one floor and on the floor or floors immediately above or below it. Fair Housing Act Design Manual, page 17, Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines, 56 FR 9472, 9501, March 6, 1991. An area is considered to have finished living space if it has interior partitions, wall finishes, electrical, heating and cooling systems and other building systems installed and if it complies with local building code requirements for habitable spaces. Habitable space is a space for living, sleeping, eating, or cooking. Habitable space does not include bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls, storage or utility spaces and similar areas. To qualify as a habitable space, a space may be required to meet all code criteria for a habitable space including the provisions for height, means of egress, light and ventilation, and interior finishes.
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