Building Resource
A list of features or description of the accessibility features located in the common spaces of the building.6/20/2024| Standard Value | Definition | Usage |
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| Accessible Approach with Ramp | A minimum of one entrance to the structure with a clear, evenly paved walkway from a parking or pedestrian arrival area. The path of travel does not... | — |
| Accessible Bedroom | Bedroom has adequate turnaround of 60" or other approved turnaround configuration. Closet doors have 32" clearance. Accessible environmental controls... | — |
| Accessible Central Living Area | Hard surface flooring or low-pile carpet, securely attached along edges. Entrances to all rooms on all floors provide 36" clear passage. Multiple... | — |
| Accessible Closets | Closet doors are 32” clearance throughout the central living area. | — |
| Accessible Common Area | Common area, used for entertaining guests, level, with 36" passage through and around the space. Required to be considered Visitable. | — |
| Accessible Doors | Minimum 32" clear passage; levered handle; threshold, if present, maximum 1/2" but beveled on both sides when over 1/4". Required to be considered... | — |
| Accessible Electrical and Environmental Controls | Thermostats and security system controls located on floor with central living area. Control devices for light switches and thermostats at 42-48"... | — |
| Accessible Elevator Installed | Elevator with minimum 32" door and minimum 36" x 48" turning radius. | — |
| Accessible Entrance | Entrance door is a minimum of 32" wide; threshold, when present, maximum 1/2" but when over 1/4" is beveled on both sides. The entry door has lever... | — |
| Accessible for Hearing-Impairment | Home is wired for flashing lights and/or vibrating smoke alarm, door bell or other alerting features. | — |
| Accessible Full Bath | Bathroom has adequate turnaround: 60" or other approved turnaround configuration. Accessible bathing area: roll-in shower or space for shower chair... | — |
| Accessible Hallway(s) | Hallway is a minimum of 36", preferred 42", wide (or adequate alternative based on individual configuration). At least one lighting fixture is... | — |
| Accessible Kitchen | 40" clear turn-around, or 36" clear with clear under-counter space for T-turn space in kitchen, unimpeded by fixtures. Roll-under/adaptable sink with... | — |
| Accessible Kitchen Appliances | Stove controls in front or side, at countertop height; oven with side-access door at counter level; microwave is at counter level. This is required... | — |
| Accessible Stairway | Handrails on both sides of stairs, extended when possible, with shear force of 250 pounds. Interior and exterior stairs have adequate number of light... | — |
| Accessible Washer/Dryer | Raised clothes washer and/or dryer, front controls, side opening, both open to center. | — |
| Adaptable Bathroom Walls | Reinforced main bathroom walls, including bath or shower, to permit installation of grab bars (with shear force of 250 pounds) and/or fixtures in the... | — |
| Adaptable For Elevator | Stacked closets in a multistory house for possible future conversion to an elevator. | — |
| Ceiling Track | Track installed in ceiling for lift chair (Hoyer lift). | — |
| Central Living Area | Includes common area; hallway(s); full or three-quarters bathroom; kitchen; at least one bedroom; access to environmental controls; and access to... | — |
| Common Area | The portion of the home near accessible entrance, used for entertaining guests. | — |
| Customized Wheelchair Accessible | Customized accessibility for specific size or style of wheelchair or scooter. | — |
| Electronic Environmental Controls | Programmable electronic controls for thermostat, lights, security system and automatic doors. | — |
| Enhanced Accessible | The central living area is fully accessible for lifelong living by all residents, no matter their ability. A person in a wheelchair or with other... | — |
| Exterior Wheelchair Lift | A mechanical wheelchair lift is installed outside the home to facilitate barrier-free approach. | — |
| Grip-Accessible Features | All doors, faucets and other mechanisms throughout the central living area are lever, hands-free or another style that can be controlled with a... | — |
| Reinforced Floors | Reinforced floors for bariatric needs, power wheelchairs, therapeutic tub or heavy medical equipment. | — |
| Safe Emergency Egress from Home | A minimum of two, no-step, accessible egresses from central living area. Window locks are 19-54" from the floor and can be opened with a closed fist.... | — |
| Smart Technology | Smart Home (computer-controlled) and/or smart products (e.g., voice-activated controls, voice reminder, remote monitoring of individuals with... | — |
| Stair Lift | A professionally installed motorized rail to climb an interior or exterior stairway. | — |
| Standby Generator | Backup generator for refrigeration of medications, life-sustaining medical equipment or essential room temperature control. | — |
| Therapeutic Whirlpool | Therapeutic whirlpool, properly installed. | — |
| Visitable | A person in a wheelchair can easily enter the home and access the main common area. Home has a half-bathroom at minimum and a hall leading to that... | — |
| Visitor Bathroom | The bathroom that is closest to the common area, minimum half bath. Door has minimum 32" clear width opening and lever handles. Minimum 60"... | — |
| Walker-Accessible Stairs | Treads are minimum 25" deep, with maximum 4" rise and minimum 36" wide. May be a custom feature in addition to approach with ramp. | — |