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a® <br /> UNIVERSAL DESIGN FEATURES IN HOUSES <br /> •At least one bedroom and accessible bathroom should be located on an accessible ground <br /> floor entry level (same level as kitchen,living room,etc.). <br /> • Clear door opening width(32"minimum,34" -36"wide doors),for all doorways. <br /> • Clear floor space (18" minimum)beside door on pull side at latch jamb provides space to <br /> move out of the way of the door swing when pulling it open <br /> • Circulation route(42" mini*num width) to provide maneuvering room in the hallways <br /> and archways. <br /> Vertical Circulation <br /> • Stair handrails placed on both sides of stairs and extending horizontally beyond top and <br /> bottom risers. <br /> Bathrooms <br /> At least one bathroom on the accessible level must have one of the following accessible bathing <br /> fixtures: <br /> • Minimum 5'x 3' (4'preferred),deep curbless shower <br /> •Adequate maneuvering space:60" diameter turning space in the room and 30" x 48" clear <br /> floor spaces at each fixture.Spaces may overlap. <br /> • Clear space (3') in front and to one side of toilet allows for easy maneuvering to and <br /> around toilet. <br /> •Toilet centered 18"from any side wall;cabinet or tub. <br /> • Broad blocking in walls around toilet,tub,and shower allows for future placement and <br /> relocation of grab bars while assuring adequate load-bearing and eliminates the need to <br /> open up wall to add blocking later. <br /> Fixture Controls <br /> • Single-lever water controls at all plumbing fixtures and faucets. <br /> • Mix valve with pressure balancing and hot water limiter prevents scalding people who <br /> cannot move out of the way if water temperature and/or pressure changes suddenly. <br /> Kitchens <br /> The Center for Universal Design <br /> College of Design• North Carolina State University Page 2 <br />