2.15 UNIVERSAL DESIGN California law, section 17959.6 of the Health and Safety Code, requires a builder of new for-sale residential units to provide buyers with a list of specific " universal design features " which make a home safer and easier to use for persons who are aging or frail, or who have certain temporary or permanent activity limitations or disabilities. A builder is not required to provide the listed features during construction or at any other time, unless the builder has offered to provide a feature and the buyer has requested it and agreed to provide payment. Builders should review these requirements and recommend they engage legal counsel to understand their obligations. 2-37 February 2022