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109.04.9-2.05. Food Preparation Spaces.

AR ADC 109.04.9-2.05Arkansas Administrative Code

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 109. Development Finance Authority
Division 04. Multi-Family Housing
Rule 9. Usability Standards in Housing
Part 2. Usability Standards
Ark. Admin. Code 109.04.9-2.05
109.04.9-2.05. Food Preparation Spaces.
Level 1: Visitable Level
3: Livable Level
5: All-inclusive
Mobility within food prep spaces.
Each “livable” food preparation space contains a minimum of one area enabling diverse occupants to rest and to turn 180 degrees. 3.29, 3.30, 3.31, or 3.32 Configuration of “livable” food preparation space(s) enables front or side approach to and use of sink(s), appliances, and cabinetry/storage for diverse occupants. 3.29, 3.30, 3.31, or 3.32
All food preparation spaces contain a minimum of one area enabling diverse occupants to rest and to turn 180 degrees. Configurations of all food preparation spaces enable front and side approach to and use of sink(s), appliances, and cabinetry/storage for diverse occupants.
Operability of fixtures.
Work surfaces enable usability for residents of various heights. 3.33 All cabinetry/storage in “livable” food preparation spaces a) is operable with a closed fist or a flat open hand and b) requires a minimum effort of operation. 3.34 All plumbing fixtures in “livable” food preparation spaces a) are operable with a closed fist and b) require a minimum effort of operation. 3.34 All
Cabinetry, fixtures, and assistive devices can be reconfigured to facilitate diverse arrangements w/o structural adaptation or purchase of additional components.
All cabinetry/storage in all food preparation spaces a) is operable with a closed fist or a flat open hand and b) requires a minimum effort of operation. All plumbing fixtures in all food preparation spaces a) are operable with a closed fist and b) require a minimum effort of operation.
Operability of electrical fixtures.
All lighting controls in “livable” spaces are operable with a closed fist and a push-stick by residents of various heights. 3.35 All electrical outlets are operable by residents of various heights. 3.35
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.
Perceptibility of plumbing fixtures.
All plumbing controls (e.g. sinks and bathing fixtures) provide intuitive visual and tactile cues.
Perceptibility of appliances.
All devoted outlet appliances provide intuitive visual and auditory or tactile cues. 3.36
All devoted outlet appliances provide intuitive visual and auditory or tactile cues.
Security against scalding.
All plumbing fixtures in “livable” food preparation spaces provide security against scalding. 3.37
All plumbing fixtures in all food preparation spaces provide security against scalding.
Current with amendments received through May 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 109.04.9-2.05, AR ADC 109.04.9-2.05
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