Construction Inspections and Accessibility

Overview

Construction inspectors conduct plan reviews to assess potential accessibility and amenity issues and perform mid and final construction inspections to help ensure developments follow appropriate accessibility standards, comply with all applicable program rules and regulations, and supply all amenities promised at application.

Texas Compliance Rules pertaining to Construction and Accessibility (Links to the Secretary of State Web site)

Construction Inspection Forms and Information

Accessibility Forms and Information

Compliance with Fair Housing and Section 504 Certification (DOC) or (PDF)
Fair Housing Design Manual (www.huduser.org)
Fair Housing Accessibility First (www.fairhousingfirst.org)
Section 504 Federally Assisted Programs Regulation, 24 CFR Part 8
(www.govinfo.gov)
Accessibility (Design and Construction) Requirements for Multifamily Dwellings Under the FAIR HOUSING ACT-HUD/DOJ Joint Statement (www.ada.gov)
Guide to the ADA Standards (www.access-board.gov)
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (www.ada.gov)
HUD exceptions to 2010 ADA Standards "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities" Federal Register 79 FR (www.federalregister.gov)

For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding Construction Inspections, visit the FAQs page.