Mobility within interior.

Each “visitable” space contains a minimum of one area enabling diverse occupants to rest and to turn 180 degrees. Passage between each “visitable” space is enabled for diverse occupants.

Each “livable” interior space contains a minimum of one area enabling diverse occupants to rest and to turn 180 degrees. 3.09 & 3.10 Passage between each “livable” space is enabled for diverse occupants. 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, or 3.14

For multi-storey units, a minimum of one defined vertical space is able to accommodate the future installation of an elevator or lift with a minimum of structural adaptation.

Every interior space (excluding storage spaces) contains a minimum of one area enabling diverse occupants to rest and to turn 180 degrees. Passage between each space is enabled for diverse occupants.

Operability of doors.

All doors connecting “visitable” spaces are operable with a closed fist.

All doors connecting “livable” spaces are operable with a closed fist. 3.15

All doors are operable with a closed fist.

Operability of windows.

Doors, windows, and finish materials and assemblies of “livable” spaces are easily maintained/cleaned.

All non-fixed windows are operable with a closed fist.

Operability of electrical fixtures.

All lighting controls along “visitable” means of egress are operable with a closed fist and a push-stick.

3.15All lighting controls in “livable” spaces are operable with a closed fist and a push-stick by residents of various heights. 3.16 All electrical outlets are operable by residents of various heights. 3.16

Interior services & communication systems are easily serviced and upgraded w/ a minimum of adapation required.

All lighting and heating controls are operable with a closed fist and a push-stick by residents of various heights or are controlled by automated devices or external agencies. All electrical outlets are operable by residents of various heights.

All doors and drawers to storage units and spaces in “livable” areas a) are operable with a closed fist or a flat open hand and b) require a minimum effort of operation. 3.17

All doors and drawers to storage units and spaces a) are operable with a closed fist or a flat open hand and b) require a minimum effort of operation.

Perceptibility of exterior

A minimum of one window in each living space enables residents of various heights to view out. 3.18

All storage spaces/units can be reconfigured w/o structural adaptation to facilitate diverse storage arrangements.

A minimum of one window in each living space enables residents of various heights to view out.

Perceptibility of controls & alarms.

All environmental controls (e.g. light switches, thermostats, etc.) provide visual, auditory, and tactile cues.

All interior materials, assemblies, and transitions provide security against slipping and tripping.

All interior materials, assemblies, and transitions provide security against slipping and tripping. 3.19

All interior materials, assemblies, and transitions provide security against slipping and tripping.