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    • (1) Parking (width or widening capability)
      • (1)a On-plot (non-communal) parking
      • (1)b Communal or shared parking
    • (2) Approach to dwelling from parking (distance, gradients and widths)
    • (3) Approach to all entrances
    • (4) Entrances
    • (5) Communal stairs and lifts
      • (5)a Communal Stairs
      • (5)b Communal Lifts
    • (6) Internal doorways and hallways
    • (7) Circulation Space
    • (8) Entrance level living space
    • (9) Potential for entrance level bed-space
    • (10) Entrance level WC and shower drainage
    • (11) WC and bathroom walls
    • (12) Stairs and potential through-floor lift in dwelling
    • (13) Potential for fitting of hoists and bedroom / bathroom
    • (14) Bathrooms
    • (15) Glazing and window handle heights
    • (16) Location of service controls
    • Appendix 1
    • Appendix 2

(5) Communal stairs and lifts

Principle: Enable access to dwellings above the entrance level to as many people as possible.

 

See criteria (5)a and (5)b.

  • Lifetime Homes
    • (1) Parking (width or widening capability)
      • (1)a On-plot (non-communal) parking
      • (1)b Communal or shared parking
    • (2) Approach to dwelling from parking (distance, gradients and widths)
    • (3) Approach to all entrances
    • (4) Entrances
    • (5) Communal stairs and lifts
      • (5)a Communal Stairs
      • (5)b Communal Lifts
    • (6) Internal doorways and hallways
    • (7) Circulation Space
    • (8) Entrance level living space
    • (9) Potential for entrance level bed-space
    • (10) Entrance level WC and shower drainage
    • (11) WC and bathroom walls
    • (12) Stairs and potential through-floor lift in dwelling
    • (13) Potential for fitting of hoists and bedroom / bathroom
    • (14) Bathrooms
    • (15) Glazing and window handle heights
    • (16) Location of service controls
    • Appendix 1
    • Appendix 2

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