A building's fire code requires clear hallways at all times. A resident with a severe mobility impairment requests to store their oversized electric wheelchair in a specific hallway spot near their door because of space limitations within their unit, which would slightly obstruct the hallway. What is the correct approach under the Code?

Question: A building's fire code requires clear hallways at all times. A resident with a severe mobility impairment requests to store their oversized electric wheelchair in a specific hallway spot near their door because of space limitations within their unit, which would slightly obstruct the hallway. What is the correct approach under the Code?

Answer options:

• Deny the request outright due to fire safety regulations.
• Accommodate the request immediately without further investigation. ✅ Undertake a thorough assessment to determine if the accommodation would cause 'undue hardship' while exploring alternatives.
• Suggest the resident move to a unit with more space for their wheelchair.

Correct answer: Undertake a thorough assessment to determine if the accommodation would cause 'undue hardship' while exploring alternatives.

Explanation: Section 17 of the Code mandates the duty to accommodate disability to the point of undue hardship. This means a thorough assessment must be done to balance the accommodation request with health and safety concerns, exploring alternatives and design changes before determining undue hardship.