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2014 SESSION
HB 524 Uniform Statewide Building Code; accessible units.
Introduced by: Brenda L. Pogge | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Uniform Statewide Building Code; accessible units. Requires the Board of Housing and Community Development to revise the Uniform Statewide Building Code to require that at least 10 percent of all dwelling units, but in no case less than one dwelling unit, in any newly constructed multifamily residential building shall be affordable, accessible units designed and constructed in a manner that satisfies the criteria for Type A units, in accordance with ANSI A117.1. Currently, at least two percent of dwelling units, but in no case less than one dwelling unit, in any multifamily residential building must be Type A units. The bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Disability Commission.
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HISTORY
- 01/06/14 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14100341D
- 01/06/14 House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
- 01/10/14 House: Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #1
- 01/21/14 House: Subcommittee recommends striking from docket by voice vote
- 01/23/14 House: Stricken from docket by General Laws by voice vote