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AS 4299-1995
[Pending Revision]Adaptable housing
Presents the objectives and principles of adaptable housing and provides guidelines on planning and design. Adaptable housing is the basis for the development of the accommodation needs of users of all ages and abilities by making provision for future building modifications at minimum cost and disruption to the inhabitants. Includes in Appendix A a checklist for certification of housing units as Adaptable house class A, B or C.
Published: 05/09/1995
Pages: 38
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About this publication
PREFACE
FOREWORD
1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 APPLICATION
1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1.4 DEFINITIONS
2 OBJECTIVES AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
2.1 OBJECTIVES
2.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
2.3 POTENTIAL FOR ADAPTATION
3 SITING
3.1 SCOPE
3.2 SITING
3.2.1 Site location
3.2.2 Site gradient
3.3 ACCESS WITHIN THE SITE
3.3.1 General
3.3.2 Accessible pathway
3.3.3 Residential developments
3.4 BUILDING LOCATION
3.5 LANDSCAPING
3.6 SECURITY
3.6.1 External lighting
3.6.2 Line of sight
3.7 CAR PARKING
3.7.1 General
3.7.2 Garages and carports
3.7.3 Residential estate developments
3.8 LETTERBOXES
3.9 SIGNAGE
4 DESIGN OF THE HOUSING UNIT
4.1 SCOPE
4.2 FLOOR LEVEL
4.3 ENTRANCES, DOORWAYS AND CIRCULATION SPACES
4.3.1 Accessible entrance
4.3.2 Landing
4.3.3 Doors
4.3.4 Door handles and hardware
4.3.5 Security
4.3.6 Circulation spaces
4.3.7 Internal corridors
4.4 SANITARY FACILITIES
4.4.1 General
4.4.2 Floor surface
4.4.3 Toilet
4.4.4 Bathroom
4.5 KITCHEN AREAS
4.5.1 General
4.5.2 Circulation prior to adaptation
4.5.3 Circulation after adaptation
4.5.4 Floor surfaces
4.5.5 Work surfaces
4.5.6 Sinks
4.5.7 Cooktops
4.5.8 Ovens
4.5.9 Microwave ovens
4.5.10 Storage
4.5.11 Power outlets
4.5.12 Floor covering
4.6 BEDROOMS
4.6.1 Bedroom areas
4.6.2 Window sills
4.6.3 Power outlets
4.6.4 Light switches
4.6.5 Telephone
4.6.6 Television outlet
4.6.7 Sliding doors to wardrobe
4.7 LIVING AREAS
4.7.1 Circulation space
4.7.2 Windows
4.7.3 Power outlets
4.7.4 Telephone
4.7.5 Television outlets
4.7.6 Security screens
4.8 LAUNDRY AREAS
4.9 FLOORS
4.9.1
4.9.2
4.10 LIGHTING
4.11 ANCILLARY ITEMS
4.11.1 Switches and power points
4.11.2 Electrical distribution board
4.11.3 Additional telephone outlets
4.11.4 Windows
4.11.5 Linen storage
4.11.6 External areas
4.11.7 Fire safety items
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX D
APPENDIX E
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DR 94111