American access standards put UK to shame!

This development in Florida is still at the planning stage, but the access features available (in many cases as standard) put our Building Regulations to shame!

We hope to advertise the development in our Overseas Section once property becomes available but if any readers of this news item would like to know more, please contact us.

ADAAG stands for Americans with Disabilities Access Guidelines and has a similar function to Part M of the UK building regulations.

STANDARD FEATURES
Accessible 4'-0" wide ADAAG* compliant walkway from sidewalk or driveway
No-step entries
ADAAG* compliant thresholds
36" doors throughout
Min. 44" hallways
Accessible traffic pattern to all rooms and activity areas
ADAAG* compliant level surface and interior floor materials
60" turning radius in bathrooms and Kitchen
Blocking for grab bar and shower seat installations
Blocking and electrical outlet for door opener installation
Electrical outlets and telephone jacks 18" from floor
Switches 42" from floor
Environmental controls 48" from floor
Mobility device access to circuit breaker panel. Topmost breaker at max. reach of 48"
Lever handles on all swinging doors
Roll-in showers offering adequate maneuvering room for wheelchairs
Shower system including temperature set / pressure balance single handle control, diverter valve and hand held shower
Side and front transfer access space to commodes
Single lever kitchen and bathroom sink faucets
Accessible bathroom vanities
Lazy Susan corner cabinets in Kitchen where indicated
Pull-out shelves in Kitchen base cabinets
Front control electric range
Accessible switches for disposal and range/cooktopexhaust fan/light at front
Front load/front control washers and dryers
Stairwells wide enough to provide second floor access via a chair lift or inclined platform
ADAAG: Americans with Disabilities Accessibility Guidelines
OPTIONAL ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES / ACCESSORIES:
Grab bars of owners selection
Shower seat of owners selection
Window cranks
Electric door opener of owners selection
Pool lift of owners selection
Stair chair or inclined platform lift of owners selection for access to second floor
Pull-down closet rod
Raised platform for washer and dryer
Raised dishwasher
Open area under Bathroom vanity(ies), Kitchen sink, andcooktop
Owner selected features / accessories shall be priced accordingly.
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