FUNCTIONAL INTERIORS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS 4(2+2)

Lesson 14 : Universal Design Features

Interior Features

• 800mm minimum clear door opening for all doorways. (850-900mm wide doors.)
• Flush thresholds at all doorways.
• Clear floor space of 450mm minimum beside door to provide space to move out of the way of the door’s swing when pulling it open.
• Turning space in all rooms of 5’ in diameter.
• At least 1200mm minimum width in hallways to maneuver.
• An open plan interior design that minimizes hallways and doorways and maximizes sight lines.
• Light switches 1100-1200mm high, and thermostats 1200mm maximum height.
• Electrical outlets at beds and desks, four-plex boxes each side for computer and electronic equipment as well as personal use equipment.
• Electrical outlets at 450mm minimum height.
• Electrical panel with top no more than 1075 mm above floor located with a minimum 750mm x1200mm clear floor space in front.
• Both audible and visual smoke detectors.