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109.04.9-1.07. Additional Definitions.

AR ADC 109.04.9-1.07Arkansas 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 109.04.9-1.07
109.04.9-1.07. Additional Definitions.
Definitions are provided below for terms used in this document.
All-inclusive. Any space or feature that meets or exceeds the criteria of Level 5.
Diverse Occupants. Visitors and/or residents who may: (a) be ambulatory or non-ambulatory, or use wheeled mobility devices, (b) have motor impairments or reduced physical dexterity, (c) have cognitive or developmental disabilities, or sensory impairments, or (d) have no disabilities.
Egress. Any interior or exterior path of travel to or from any interior or exterior space.
Emergency Egress. Any means of travel that can be legally defined (by applicable national and local codes/regulations) as a safe, effective means of travel in the case of fire or other emergency.
Interior Spaces(s). Any environmentally-controlled space of a residence, including, but not limited to bathing, toileting, food preparation, living, eating, and sleeping spaces.
Livable. Any space or feature that exceeds the criteria of Level 3.
Main Entry. The most visually prominent and/or most proximal entry to the public right-of-way or parking.
Occupant. Any visitor, resident, or other person who temporarily or permanently inhabits a residence.
Occupants/residents of Various Heights. Visitor, residents, or other persons who temporarily or permanently inhabit a residence who (a) may be ambulatory, nonambulatory or may use wheeled mobility devices, (b) may be standing or seated, (c) may be a child or adult and male or female, and (d) may be 42-75″ in height.
Parking Space. Any interior or exterior space in which the primary function is for the storage/parking of automobiles; this may be either privately owned or public.
Resident. One of the primary, permanent or semipermanent occupants of a residence; or a person whose temporary or permanent address is at said residence. This may be an owner, a renter, or a family member/friend of the owner or renter.
Public Right-of-Way. The non-privately-owned space most proximal to an entry of a residence that is accessible to either pedestrians or vehicular traffic.
Visitable. Any space or feature that meets or exceeds the criteria of Level 1.
Visitor. Any non-resident occupant of a residence.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 109.04.9-1.07, AR ADC 109.04.9-1.07
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