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109.04.9-1.06. Primary Definitions.

AR ADC 109.04.9-1.06Arkansas Administrative Code

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 109. Development Finance Authority
Division 04. Multi-Family Housing
Rule 9. Usability Standards in Housing
Part 1. Introduction
Ark. Admin. Code 109.04.9-1.06
109.04.9-1.06. Primary Definitions.
Currentness
LEVELS OF USABILITY
Level 1: Visitable
Level 3: Livable
Level 5: All-inclusive
“Visitable” is the enabling of:
“Livable” is the enabling of:
“All-inclusive” is the enabling of:
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ambulatory visitors,
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ambulatory residents,
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ambulatory residents,
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visitors utilizing assistive
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residents who utilize
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residents who utilize
technologies, and
assistive technologies,
assistive technologies,
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visitors utilizing wheeled
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residents utilizing wheeled
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residents utilizing wheeled
mobility devices
mobility devices,
mobility devices,
to:
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residents with a wide range
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residents with a wide range
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access, move to and through,
of strengths and dexterities,
of strengths and dexterities
and
and
to:
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remain safe and secure in
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residents with diverse
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access, move to and through,
at least one connected set of
sensory abilities
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operate the fixtures within,
spaces, including a minimum of:
to:
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receive and interpret
a.
one visitable approach and
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access, move to and through,
sensory cues in, and
entry.
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operate the fixtures within,
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remain safe and secure in
b.
one entry-floor visitable
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receive and interpret
all connected spaces of the home,
bathroom, and
sensory cues in, and
including a minimum of:
c.
one entry-floor visitable
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remain safe and secure in
a.
all approaches and entries,
interior space (other than
at least one connected set of
and
the entry and bathroom).
spaces, including a minimum of:
b.
all interior spaces.
In addition, all Level 1 (or higher)
a.
a visitable and operable
In addition, all Level 5 (or higher)
standards must be fulfilled.
main entry,
standards described below must be
b.
one livable bathroom,
fulfilled.
c.
one livable kitchen,
d.
and one livable bedroom.
In addition, all Level 3 (or higher)
standards must be fulfilled.
1. Mobility.
Mobility is the enabling of ambulatory occupants, users of assistive technologies, and occupants utilizing wheeled mobility devices to access and move to and through various spaces.
2. Operability.
Operability is the enabling of users with a wide range of strengths and dexterities to properly and efficiently use fixtures, mechanisms, and controls.
3. Perceptibility.
Perceptibility is the enabling of users with diverse sensory abilities to receive and interpret a variety of sensory cues, including visual, auditory, and tactile information.
4. Security.
Security is the enabling of diverse users to remain safe and protected from injury, harm, and discomfort caused by the design of the dwelling or its immediate surrounds.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 109.04.9-1.06, AR ADC 109.04.9-1.06
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