(a) During the on-site visit, the Arkansas Development Finance Authority’s staff, in addition to interviewing tenants, will check the following:

1. (1) Posting of Equal Housing Opportunity symbol on all advertising and exterior property signs;
2. (2) Display of the Equal Housing Opportunity sign in office where tenant applications are taken;
3. (3) Existence of acceptable number and location of accessible units, parking spaces, and their proximity to ramps, etc.;
4. (4) Maintenance of waiting lists and sign-in sheets;
5. (5) Diverse placement of accessible units for the disabled;
6. (6) Safe and sanitary condition of accessible units for the disabled;
7. (7) Utilization of a current Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan (the authority can provide necessary forms if owner needs assistance in developing and implementing a plan);
8. (8) Documentation of affirmative fair housing marketing and outreach efforts; and

9. (9)

   1. (A) Records used to collect racial data on the head of household.
   2. (B) This information is for statistical purposes only.

(b) Requirements for new buildings. In buildings that were ready for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, and have an elevator and four (4) or more units:

1. (1) Public and common areas must be accessible to persons with disabilities;
2. (2) Doors and hallways must be wide enough for wheelchairs;
3. (3) The main entrance for the building must be at least thirty-two inches (32”) wide, measured between the face of the door and opposite doorjamb; and

4. (4) All units must have:

   1. (A) An accessible route into and through the unit;
   2. (B) Accessible light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls;
   3. (C) Reinforced bathroom walls to allow later installation of grab bars; and
   4. (D) Kitchens and bathrooms that can be used by people in wheelchairs.

(d)

1. (1) In an effort to assist funded housing partners and entities to comply with federal fair housing laws and meet state fair housing objectives, the authority will partner with the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission.
2. (2) The commission will provide training and certification for the authority’s housing program applicants.