home assessment parameters Flashcards
garages and driveways
24 feet
porches
5x5 feet
doorway width
32-34 inches
doorway threshold
no more than 1/2 in
doorway kick plate
12 feet
steps
not greater than 7 inches hight, 11 inches deep
lip of step
1/2 inch
handrail height
34-38 inches
at least one should allow for modificiations
handrail should extend a minimum of
12 inches beyond foot and top of stairs
ramp grade
1:12 (feet)
outdoor ramps exposed to rain and slow
1:20 (feet)
rise for ramps for power WC
1.5 inch first for every foot
if ramp more than 5% grade (power WC)
hand rails should be 32 inches from rap surface and extend an inch beyond top and bottom of ramp
minimum ramp width
36 inches inside rails, 48 is ideal
top of ramp
5x5feet
bottom of ramp
5 foot straight away
indoor doorways
consistent with outdoors 32-34 inches
indoor stairs
handrails extend minimum 12 inches
kitchen aisle
5x5 feet floor space
32 inch doorway
36 inch walk way
stoves
32 inches adequate height for sitting
consider raising dishwasher 6 inches
kitchen cabinets
12-15 inches
counter tops
36 in standard
30 inch for WC/LBP, child
bedroom windows
18-20 inches from floor, 30 inches from ground
bathroom door
32 in standard 36 recommended