DESCRIPTIONS & DRAWINGS
GUEST FREINDLY BATHROOM
1 Guest bathroom must be a minimum of 7'6" x 5'6".
2 Doors must be 36" wide and open outward. It is to have a lever style doorknob with an easy to operate looking syste. Pocket doors must have a threshold clearance of 36", "D" handels and easy to use locks.
3 The three walls encircling toilet are to be sheathed in 3/4" plywood.
4 Flooring must be non-slip tile, linoleum or wood with matte finishes. If carpeted the pile cannot exceed 1/2", it must be cut pile not looped and have a firm pad.
5 Sink is to be installed so the top is no higher than 32" from the floor.
Pedestal sinks must fit within height requirements.
Wall mounted and legged sinks must have all exposed plumbing wrapped or covered in insulation
Vanity sink counter top is to be 24" deep and cabinet must have a knee recess that is a minimum of 32" wide. A plumbing shield, to prevent burns is to be mounted to the inside of the cabinet and extend 1/4" beyond the bottom of the pipes/drain. The shield can be made of vinyl covered plywood or matching cabinet wood. Retractable doors can be installed on cabinets. Drawers and cupboards are to be designed to open easily with one hand. "D" style pulls are to be used where needed. Faucets are to be lever handled. Drain Plug is to be the large plunger type or the rubber stopper on a chain type.
6 All toilets are to have an 18" seat height.
Accessible toilets have 30" x 48" clear space on one side and in front of toilet.
Grab bars to be installed within individual buyers comfort zone.
The toilet paper dispenser is to be installed within individual buyers comfort zone.
7 Electrical outlets are all to have ground-fault circuit interrupters and be installed within the comfort zone of each buyer.
Electrical controls are to be rocker style and installed within the comfort zone of each buyer.
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STANDARD BATHROOM
1 Room must be a minimum of 8'8" x 8'8". A 5' weelchair turning radius is required for accessibility.
2 Door must be 36" wide and open outward. It is to have a lever style doorknob with an easy to operate locking syste. Pocket doors must have a threshold clearance of 36", "D" style handles ans easy to use locks.
3 All walls encircling tub and toilet to be sheathed in 3/4" plywood.
4 Flooring must be non-slip tile, linoleum or wood with a matte finish.
5 Sink is to be installed so the top is no higher than 32" from the floor.
Pedestal sink must fit within height requirements.
Wall mounted and legged sinks must have all exposed plumbing wrapped or covered in insulation.
Vanity sink counter top to be 24" deep and cabinet must have a knee recess that is a minimum of 32" wide. A plumbing shield (to prevent burns) is to be mounted to the inside of the cabinet and extend 1/4" beyond the bottom of the pipes/drain. The shield can be vinyl covered plywood or made of material that matches the cabinet. Retractable doors can be installed. Cabinets are to be accessible with frameless shelves and have doors/drawers that can be easily opend with one hand "D" style pulls are to be used where needed.
Faucets are to be lever handled. Drain plug to be large plunger type or rubber stopper on chain type.
6 Toilet seat height (15" or 18") is to be determined by individual buyer.
Toilet paper dispenser is to be installed within individual buyers comfort zone.
Ample grab bars (buyer specifies amount neede) are to be installed within individual buyers comfort zone.
7 Bathing systems offerd for the 30" x 60" space.
a. Traditional fiberglass bathtub with a depth of 18".
b. Traditional bathtub with a depth of 18" and built in seat.
c. Shower installed flush with floor for roll in access. Shower to have seat/fixtuers installed within buyers comfort zone.
All bathing systems to have lever handel faucets with additional hand held sprayers.
Ample grab bars (buyer specifies amount needed) are to be installed within individual buyers comfort zone.
8 Electric controls are to be rocker style (immediate feedback style if requested) and be installed within individual buyers comfort zone.
Electrical outlets are to have ground-fault circuit interrupters and be installed within individual buyers comfort zone.
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WET ROOM
1 Room must be at least 6' x 15'4".
2 Door is to be 36" wide and open outward. It is to have a lever style doorknob with an easy to operate locking syste. Pocket door must have a threshold clearance of 36", "D" style knobs and easy to use locks are required. Entryway to shower area is to be a minimumof 36" wide. Shower curtain to be hung in doorway.
3 Walls encircling toilet and wet room are all to be sheathed in 3/4" plywood.
4 Both areas are to be tiled in non-slip tile. Wet room drain is to be located in the center of room with floor sloping at 1:5.
5 Sink is to be installed so the top heoght is 32" from the floor.
Wall mounted and legged sinks must have all exposed plumbing wrapped or covered in insulation.
Vanity sink counter top to be 24" deep and cabinet must have a minimum of 32" knee recess. A plumbing shield (to prevent burns) is to be mounted to the inside of the cabinet and extend 1/4" beyond the bottom of the pipe/drain. The shield can be made of vinyl-covered plywood or material that matches cabinet. Drawers or cupbords are to be designed so that they can be easily opened with one hand. "D" style pulls are to be used where needed.
Faucets are to be lever handled. Drain plug is to be large plunger type or rubber plug on a chain.
6. Toilet seat height (15" or 18") is to be determined by individual buyer.
Toilet to have 30"x48" clear space in front of, and on the right or left side. Individual buyer will specify if right or left-hand access is prefered.
Toilet paper dispensers are to be installed within individual buyers comfort zone.
Ample grab bars (buyer determines) are to be installed within individual buyers comfort zone.
7. Shower faucet to be lever handle style.
Room is to have two showerheads and two hand-held hose sprayers.
Built in seat to be no smaller than 20"x20"x18".
Ample grab bars (buyer determines) are to be installed within individual buyers comport zone.
Heat lamps to be installed in wet room area.
8. Cabinets to be accessible with frameless shelves and be 16" deep. Doors must easily open one-handed and knobs to be "D" style.
9. Electric controls are to be rocker style (immediate feedback style when requested) and be installed within individual buyers comfort zone.
Electric outlets all to have ground-fault circuit interrupters and be installed within buyers comfort zone.
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MASTER BATHROOM
1 Room must be a minimum of 9'6" x 11'2".
2 Door is to be a minimum of 36" wide and open outward. It is to have a lever style doorknob with an easy to operate locking system Pocket door must have a threshold clearance of 36", "D" style handles and easy to use locks.
3 Walls encircling toilet, shower and tub to be sheathed in 3/4" plywood.
4 Flooring must be non-slip tile, linoleum or wood with matte finish.
5 One of the bathroom sinks must fall within these guidelines.
Installed so the top height is no taller than 32" from floor.
Vanity sink counter top is to be 24" deep and cabinet must have a knee recess that is a minimum of 32" wide. A plumbing shield (to prevent burns) is to be mounted to the inside of cabinet and extend 1/4" beyond the bottom of the pipe/drain. The shield can be made of vinyl covered plywood or matching cabinet wood. Retractable doors can be installed on cabinet. Wall mounted or legged sink must have all exposed plumbing wrapped or coverd in insulation.
All drawers and cabinets are to be designed so that they can be easily opened with one hand. "D" stlye pulls are to be used where needed.
Faucets are to be lever handled. Drain plug is to be large plunger type or rubber stopper on chain.
6 Toilet seat height (15" or 18") is to be determined by individual buyer.
Toilet is to have 30" x 48" clear space on one side and in front. Individual buyer will specify if right or left-hand access to toilet is perferred.
Toilet paper dispenser is to be installed within individual buyers comfort zone.
Ample grab bars (buyer determines) are to be installed within individual buyers comfort zone.
7 Bathing systems offerd for master bath.
a. Traditional style 30" x 60" tub
b. 30" x 60" tub with 18" depth with built in seat.
30" x 60" roll in shower.
36" x 36" walk in shower with 15" bench seat.
8 Electric controls are to be rocker style (immediate feedback style if requested) and must be installed within individual buyers comfort zone.
Electric outlets all to have ground-fault circuit interrupters and installed within individual buyers comfort zone.
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MASTER BATH WITH WET ROOM
1 Room must be a minimum of 7'6" x 12'.
2 Door must be 36" wide and open outward. It is to have a lever style doorknob and an easy to operate locking system. Pocket doors must have a threshold clearance of 36", "D" style doorknobs and easy to operate locks. shower entry to be 36" wide.
3 Walls encircling the toilet and wet room walls are to be sheathed in 3/4" plywood.
4 Flooring must be non-slip tile.
5 Sink hieght from floor to top of basin to be 32".
wall mounted and legged sinks must have all exposed plumbing wrapped or coverd in insulation.
Vanity sink counter top is to be 24" deep and cabinet must have a knee recess that is a minimum of 32" wide. A plumbing shield (to prevent burns) is to be mounted to the inside of the cabinetand extend 1/4" beyond the bottom of the pipes/drain. Shield can be made of vinyl coverd plywood or matching cabinet wood. Retractable doors can be installed. All drawers or cupboards are to be desighned so that they can be easily opened with one hand. "D" style pulls are to be used wher needed.
Faucets are to be lever handled. Drain plug is to be large plunger style or rubber pug on a chain type.
6 Toilet seat height (15" or 18") is to be determined by individual buyer.
Toilet is to have 30" x 48" clear space on one side and in front. Individual buyer will specify if right or left access is preferred.
Ample grab bars (buyer specifies) are to be installed within individual buyers comfort zone.
Toilet paper dispensers are to be installed within individual buyers comfort zone.
7 Wet room area
There is to be a 1:5 slope to center for drain.
Room tiled in non-slip tiles.
Built in seat 18" tall and a minimum of 20" x 20".
Tub can be of tile or traditional fiberglass.
Faucets to be lever handle types.
Ample grab bars (buyer specifies)
At least one heat lamp needed.
Hand held faucet with hose.
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L-SHAPED KITCHEN
Placement of workspaces/appliances shoul be so that they can be approached from the right, left or front. This is called neutral handedness and is essential to consider when designing the accessible kitchen.
1 Room is to be designed to have 30" x 48" of clear space in front of appliances and work centers.
2 Entryways must be a minimum of 36" wide
Door to be a minimum of 36" wide and open outward, it is to have lever style knobs and easy use locks.
3 Floor must be non-slip tile, linoleum or wood.
4 Electrical controls to be rocker style and installed within buyers comfort zone.
Electric outlets to have ground-fault circuit interrupters and be installed within buyers comfort zone.
Buyer to be given options as to placement of small appliance outlets. Outlets can be placed on the wall under upper cabinets, on the underside of upper cabinets or on the face of lower cabinets under counter.
The later placement can be hazardous to small children, fold down covers of childproof sockets should be used.
5 Sink depth/style to be chosen by buyer. Traditional sinks are 7" to 8" deep howerver 5" to 61/2" deep sinks are easier to reach into. Drains/disposals are to be located to the rear.
Faucets to be located 21" from the counters front edge using a single handle/ spray style.
Sinks mounted with permanent wheelchair access must have a knee recess of 36"wide underneath. A plumbing shield is to be mounted inside the recess and extend 1/4" beyond the pipes, drains and garbage disposal.
Adjustable height sinks must have a knee recess of 36" wide with retractable doors. Plumbing (except flexible pipe) to be wraped or coverd in insulation.
6 Counter or work centers should be placed on both sides of the sink, cook top, stove and refrigerator.
7 Cook top should have a smooth surface that lights up when burner is on. The controls should be logically placed and operate in the direction expected. Pull out shelves that each extend 1/2 the length of the cook top are to be mounted under cook top whenever buyer request wheelchair access.
Range hoods and wall mounted vents should have their remote switches located under the counter or within the comfort zone of the buyer.
8 Ovens and microwaves should be side hinged, mounted within comfort zone. A pullout drawer provides a handy workspace for sitting workers.
9 Dishwashers to be placed within easy reach of sink. It shoud be a model with push button controls and have an easy to operate latch.
10 Refrigerators that are designed to set horizontally can easily fit in this space.
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U-SHAPED KITCHEN
Placement of workspaces/appliances should be so that they can be approached from the right, left or front.This is called neutral handedness and is essential to consider when designing the accessible kitchen.
1 Room is to be a minimum of 180sq.ft. and be designed to have 30" x 48" of clear space in frontof appliances and work centers.
2 Entryways must be a minimum of 36" wide.
door to be a minimum of of 36" wide and open outward. It is to have lever style knobs and easy to operate locks. Pocket doors are to have "D" style knobs and large easy to operate locks.
3 Floor must be non-slip tile, linoleum or wood.
4 Electric controls to be rocker style and installed within buyers confort zone.
Electric outlets to have ground-fault interrupters and be installed within buyers comfort zone.
5 Sink depth/style to be chosen by buyer. Traditional sinks are 7" to 8" deep however a 5" to 61/2" deep sinks are easier to reach into.
Drains/disposals are to be located to the rear.
Faucet to be located 21" from the counters front edge and be single handle with spray style.
Sinks mounted with permanent wheelchair access must have a knee recess of 36" wide underneath. A plumbing shield is to be mounted inside the recess and extend 1/4" beyond pipes, drains and garbage disposals.
Adjustable height sinks must have a knee recess of 36" wide with retractable doors. Pumbing (except flexible pipe) to be wrapped or covered in insulation.
6 Counter top work centers (open underneath) should be placed on both sides of the sink, cook top, stove and refrigerator.
7 Stove should have a smooth surface that lights up when burner is on. The controls should be logically placed and operate in the direction expected.
Range hoods and wall mounted vents should have their remote switches located under the counter or within the comfort zone of the buyer.
8 Shallow cabinets.
9 Buyer to be given options as to placement of small appliance outlets. Outlets can be placed in the standard wall mount position, on the underside of the cupboards or on the face of the lower cabinets under the counter. The later placement can be hazardous to small children so fold down covers or childproof sockets should be used.
10 Dishwashers to be placed within easy reach of sink. It should be a model with push button controls and have an easy to operate latch.
11 Refrigerators that are designed to sit horizontally can fit in this space with the pantry removed.
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SINK W/PLUMBING GUARD
1 Sink must have a minimum of 32" wide knee recess to allow for roll in access.
2 Front of counter to back splash to be 24" deep.
3 Counter height options
a. Standard 36"
b. Seated 32"
c Adjustable 36" to 32"
4 Plumbing guard is to be installed to underside of cabinet
5 Plumbing to be 1/4" higher than end of plumbing guard.
6 Retractable cabinet doors can be installed.
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ROLL-IN CLOSET
1 Room to be a minimum of 6' x 6'.
2 Doorway to be 36" wide Door knob to be lever type. "D" style knob to be used on all pocket doors.
3 All rods and shelves to be installed within buyers comfort zone.
4 Manufactured storage systems can be incorporated into design to make all areas accessible.
