FUNCTIONAL INTERIORS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS 4(2+2)

Lesson 10:Barrier Free Design Standards for Residential Building

Livingroom and Bedroom

• At least 1500 mm turning in space for wheel chair should be kept near all entry points to the living area.
• A living dining combination is preferable to a kitchen dining combination.
• A wheelchair requires at least 750 mm seating space at the dining table.
• Sleeping - living room combinations are not recommended. Bed rooms for the wheelchair users need more floor area to provide wheelchair circulation.
• The bedroom layout should be such that the bed should not be in a corner of a wall. At least 900 mm should be provided for a wheelchair from the side of the wall for access and there should be large enough-space for transfer by a wheelchair user, or for a helper to assist in the transfer.
• The bed should be at a height from the ground that permits wheel chair turning under the bed.
• A min. 900 m width should be kept in front of bedroom closet and any other furniture.
• Clothes hanger rod should be at a height between 1050 mm - 1200 mm. The max. and min. height of shelf should be 1400 and 300 mm, and the recommended zone is from 450 mm to 1200 mm.
• 900mm space should be provided on 3 side of the bed with the head board to a wall.
• Electrical hunk with 2 way switches to be bored on left side of the bed.
• Foot light to be provided near the toilet door.