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109.04.9-2.06. Exterior Spaces.

AR ADC 109.04.9-2.06Arkansas Administrative Code

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 109. Development Finance Authority
Division 04. Multi-Family Housing
Rule 9. Usability Standards in Housing
Part 2. Usability Standards
Ark. Admin. Code 109.04.9-2.06
109.04.9-2.06. Exterior Spaces.
Level 1: Visitable
Level 3: Livable
Level 5: All-inclusive
Mobility at exterior
An exterior space including a minimum of one area enabling diverse occupants to rest and to turn 180 degrees is provided. Mobility at exterior. Passage between “livable” interior and exterior spaces is enabled for diverse occupants.
An exterior space is provided which contains a minimum of one area enabling diverse occupants to rest and to turn 180 degrees. Passage between interior and exterior spaces is enabled for diverse occupants.
Mobility to neighborhood/vicinity.
Egress from main entry of home to neighborhood amenities (e.g. shopping, public transportation, employment, etc.) is easily traversed by diverse visitors.
Operability of doors.
All doors connecting “livable” interior spaces to exterior spaces are operable with a closed fist.
All doors connecting interior spaces to exterior spaces are operable with a closed fist.
Operability of exterior.
Exterior landscaping, finish materials, and assemblies are easily maintained.
Exterior landscaping, finish materials, and assemblies are easily maintained or are maintained by a private agency.
Operability of exterior lighting.
All lighting controls in “livable” exterior spaces are operable with a closed fist and a push-stick.
All exterior lighting controls are operable with a closed fist and a push-stick or are controlled by automated devices or external agencies.
Operability of exterior lighting.
All doors and drawers to storage units and spaces in exterior “livable” areas are operable with a closed fist.
All doors and drawers to exterior storage units and spaces are operable with a closed fist.
Perceptibility of exterior controls and signage.
All exterior controls (e.g. light switches) and neighborhood signage provides visual, auditory, and tactile cues.
Security against slipping/tripping.
All materials, assemblies, and transitions in “livable” exterior spaces provide security against slipping and tripping.
All exterior materials, assemblies, and transitions provide security against slipping and tripping.
Current with amendments received through May 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 109.04.9-2.06, AR ADC 109.04.9-2.06
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