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Entry

MIN. 950mm CLEAR DOORWAY 5mm MAX. TOLLERANCE BETWEEN SURFACES, 1500x1500 CLEAR SPACE EXTERNALLY
CUT EXISTING DOORWAY TO PROVIDE NEW 1200 WIDE FIRE RATED ENTRY DOOR TO COMPLY WITH CODES

Living Areas

LIVING ROOM TO HAVE A 2250mm Dia. FREE SPACE TO ENABLE EASE OF MOVEMENT
PROVIDE MIN.1540mm PATH OF TRAVEL & 1000mm TO REMAING SIDES FOR CIRCULATION SPACE
PROVIDE 200X200MM FEATURE BULKHEAD PELMET AROUND ALL EXTERNAL WALLS AS REQUIRED TO RUN POWER & AUTOMATION TO WINDOW BLINDS
PROVIDE THRESHHOLD RAMP TO SD's - RAMP UP SLAP AS REQUIRED AND NEW FLOOR COVERING OVER
PROVIDE STAINLESS STEEL MESH SCREEN PROTECTION TO INSIDE FACE OF GLASS BALUSTRADE
CUT BASE OF EXTERNAL DOOR FRAME TO CLEAR FLOOR OVERLAY

External Areas

PROVIDE NEW PAVER/TIMBER OVERLAY ON RYNO SUPPORT SYSTEM OR SIMILAR TO ACHEIVE LEVEL INTEGRATION WITH INTERNAL - ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD TRANSITIONS MAY BE REQUIRED OVER DOOR TRACKS TBC
REMOVE EXISTING KITCHEN AND PROVIDE NEW TO COMPLY WITH 'LHA/NDIS' REQ.
PROVIDE MIN.1550mm CLEAR SPACE IN FRONT OF KITCHEN BENCHES & APPLIANCES
PROVIDE HOIST TRACK SYSTEM OVER FIXED AS PER ENGINEERS SPEC. SYSTEM TYPE TBC
PROVISIONAL SPACE FOR HOME AUTOMATION HUB ALL WIRING PROVIONS OR POWER AND AUTOMATION TO BE RETROFITED AS REQUIRED AND PELMET/BULKHEADS PROVIDED WHERE NEEDED
PROVIDE DROP DOWN GRAB RAILS IN LEIU OF WALL REINFORCMENT AS REQUIRED FOR LHA ASSESSMENT

LHA 'PLATINUM' INTERNAL UPGRADES

ENSURE ALL DOORWAYS ARE MIN. 900mm CLEAR DOORWAY
ENSURE ALL ACCESSIBLE ROOMS ARE - 5mm MAX. TOLLERANCE BETWEEN SURFACES
ENSURE - MIN. 1200mm CLEAR PASSAGWAYS
ARE - WC TO HAVE 900mm CLEAR WIDTH & 1200mm CLEAR CIRCULATION SPACE IN FRONT CLEAR OF DOOR SWING
- SHR TO HAVE 1600mm CLEAR WIDTH & 1400mm CLEAR CIRCULATION SPACE IN FORWARD OF THE SHR
- BATHROOM TO HAVE SLIP RESISTANT HOBLESS SHOWER (with screens to be easily removed at later date)
- SHR LOCATED IN CORNER WITH REINFORCEMENT TO WALLS FOR FUTURE GRABRAILS
- PROVIDE NOGGING & PLYWOOD SHEETING TO WC, BATH, SHR AS PER DETAILS
- PROVIDE SLIP RESISTANT FLOORING THOUGHOUT AND FEATURE A LEVEL TRANSITION BETWEEN SURFACES (a min. 5mm vertical tollerance is allowable if beveled or rounded)
- KITCHEN & LDY TO HAVE FLOORING LAID UNDER CABINTRY TO ALLOW FOR EASY REMOVAL
- PROVIDE TASK LIGHTING ABOVE WORKSPACES TO KITCHEN AREA
- ALL LIGHT SWITCHES TO BE 900-1100mm Above FFL HORIZONTALLY ALIGNED WITH DOOR HANDLES AT ENTRANCE TO A ROOM
- ALL LIGHT AND POWER SWITCHES TO BE ROCKER ACTION, TOGGLE OR PUSH PAD AND RECOMMENDED WIDTH OF 35mm.
- DOORS TO HAVE HARDWARE INSTALLED AT 900-100mm ABOVE FFL.
- DOORS TO HAVE LEVEL OR D-PULL STYLE HARDWARE
- BASINS AND SINKS TO HAVE LEVER OR CAPSTAN STYLE TAP HARDWARE WITH CENTRAL SPOUT.

NDIS 'FULLY ACCESSABLE' UPGRADES

- All EXTERNAL DOORS TO BE ACCESSABLE BY WHEELCHAIR, PROVIDE THRESHOLD RAMP WHERE REQUIRED
- BATHRROM VANITY/HANDBASIN TO BE ACCESSABLE IN SEATED AND STANDING POSITIONS
- PROVIDE POWER SUPPLY TO ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS (BLINDS), FOR RETROFIT OF AUTOMATION AS NESSESSARY
- CONSIDERATION FOR KITCHEN SINK, COOKTOP, MEAL PREP BENCH AREA AND KEY APPLIANCES TO BE ACCESSABLE IN SEATED AND STANDING POSITIONS. PROVIDE CLEAR SPACE UNDER BENCH TO THESE AREAS WITH REMOVABLE SHELF AND DOORS WITH HINGES TO SLIDE INTO CABINTRY

NDIS 'HIGH PHYSICAL SUPPORT' UPGRADES

- All AS PER FULLY ACCESSABLE PLUS THE FOLLOWING:
- STRUCTURAL PROVISION FOR CEILING HOIST
- ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY READY
- HEATING/COOLING AND HOUSHOLD COMMUNCATION TECNOLOGY APPROPRIATE FOR THE NEEDS OF THE RESIDENT
- EMERGENCY POWER SOLUTIONS TO CATER FOR A MIN. 2Hrs OUTAGE WHER THE WALFARE PARTICIPANT IS AT RISK
- 950mm Min. CLEAR OPENING WIDTH DOORS TO ALL HABITABLE ROOMS

NDIS INSPECTION

Pedestrian entry from the site boundary

Design Requirement
A safe, continuous step-free accessway shall be provided from the front boundary of the site to an entry doorway of the dwelling.
An accessway shall have: • No steps, • A level transition of surface materials, • A maximum vertical tolerance of 3mm or 5mm between abutting surfaces is permitted, as long as the lip is rounded or bevelled, • An even and firm surface, and • A crossfall of not more than 1:40.
A safe, continuous step-free accessway shall be provided from the front boundary of the site to an entry doorway of the dwelling.
Note: The accessway may include a walkway, step ramp or ramp and shall include any additional enhanced requirements of the particular design category as noted in this SDA Design
Standard document.
OR
If a safe, continuous step-free accessway from the front boundary of the site to an
entry doorway of the dwelling cannot be provided, then step free accessway shall be provided from a car parking space as detailed under Clause 3 to an entry doorway of the dwelling.
Has there been a path or ramp installed for access to Entry
What is the gradiant of ramp ?
1:20 grade is permitted as a part of the accessway and where provided shall
incorporate the following:
• 1200mm length mid-landings, in the direction of travel (of the same width as walkway width) provided every 15M. Additional landing size shall be provided as per AS1428.1 where a change in direction is required.
• The floor surface abutting the sides of a 1:20 grade walkway is provided with a firm and level surface which can be a different material at the same level and grade of the walkway, and extend horizontally for an additional minimum of 600mm, from an accessway unless one
of the following is provided: kerb, kerb-rail and handrail or wall (min 450mm height) to comply with the requirements of AS1428.1.
• Slip resistance shall be a minimum of P4 or R11.
Take photos of grade and ramp
Is the ramp compliant to specifications if above 1:20 grade there is no need for handrails.
Where the level difference is over 190mm, a maximum grade of 1:14 ramp is permitted as a part of the accessway and where provided shall incorporate the following:
• 1200mm length landings, in the direction of travel (of the same width as ramp width) provided at base and top of the ramp and at maximum intervals of 9M. Additional landing spaces shall be provided at turns and changes in direction as required under AS1428.1.
• All features of 1:14 ramps including handrail profile, handrail extensions and kerb rails shall comply with the requirements of AS1428.1
• Slip resistance shall be a minimum of P4 or R11.
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Due to the ramp being below 1:20 there must be a compliant Handrail does the ramp meet specifications and compliance ?
1:10 grade step ramp is permitted as a part of the accessway and where provided shall incorporate the following:
• The maximum level change or transition which can be dealt with by a step ramp is 190mm and maximum length of ramp is 1900mm
• All features of 1:10 step ramp including landing sizes, handrails / kerbrails (if required) shall comply with the requirements of AS1428.1.
• Slip resistance shall be a minimum of P5 or R12
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Landings

Are landings required in the in the accessways?
A level landing area of at least 1500mm x 1500mm with a maximum 1:40 gradient and crossfall shall be provided at the level (step-free) external entry doorway on the arrival side of the door (i.e. the external side of the door).
Is the landings compliant with specifications and standards ?

Windows

Design Requirement

Corridors & Hallways

Design Requirement
Width of the corridors shall comply with the requirements of door circulation spaces as per AS1428.1 based on direction of approach.
Note: Where AS1428.1 requires corridor width of less than 1200mm, then a minimum clear width of 1200mm shall be provided.
Are all internal corridors and passageways providing a minimum clear width of 1200mm when measured from skirting to skirting.
Take photos of measurements.
Width of the corridors shall comply with the requirements of door circulation spaces as per AS1428.1 based on direction of approach.
Note: Where AS1428.1 requires corridor width of less than 1200mm, then a minimum clear width of 1200mm shall be provided.
Are all internal corridors and passageways providing a minimum clear width of 1200mm when measured from skirting to skirting.
Take photos of measurements.
Are all Internal corridors and passageways providing a minimum clear width of 1000mm when measured from skirting to skirting ?
- Compliant
- Non-Compliant
Take photos of measurements.
Are all Internal corridors and passageways providing a minimum clear width of 1000mm when measured from skirting to skirting ?
Take photos of measurements.
Name of room here
Design Requirement
Width of the corridors shall comply with the requirements of door circulation spaces as per AS1428.1 based on direction of approach.
Note: Where AS1428.1 requires corridor width of less than 1200mm, then a minimum clear width of 1200mm shall be provided.
Are all internal corridors and passageways providing a minimum clear width of 1200mm when measured from skirting to skirting ?
Are window sills in living areas and at least one window sill in each participant’s bedroom shall be positioned no higher than 1000mm above the FFL. Note: Concession is reasonable in kitchen, bathroom and utility spaces. Has this been achieved in this room ?
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Width of the corridors shall comply with the requirements of door circulation spaces as per AS1428.1 based on direction of approach.
Note: Where AS1428.1 requires corridor width of less than 1200mm, then a minimum clear width of 1200mm shall be provided.
Are all internal corridors and passageways providing a minimum clear width of 1200mm when measured from skirting to skirting.
Are window controls located within easy reach from either a seated or standing position (between 600mm to 1100mm above FFL). Note: Concession is reasonable in kitchen, bathroom and utility spaces. Has this been achieved in this room ?
Are window sills in living areas and at least one window sill in each participant’s bedroom shall be positioned no higher than 1000mm above the FFL. Note: Concession is reasonable in kitchen, bathroom and utility spaces. Has this been achieved in this room ?
Are power and control cabling to windows of bedrooms and living areas provided for future window blind automation. A capped GPO at the window head may be provided to comply with this requirement. Has this been completed in this room ?
All windows are required to be lockable, has this been completed in this room ?

Sanitary facilities

The entry level, or a level serviced by a lift, shall be provided with sanitary facilities that include a WC pan, a shower and a hand wash basin.
The required WC pan, shower and hand wash basin referred to in Clause 7.1.1 shall be provided within the same bathroom.
At least one WC pan on the entry level, or a level serviced by a lift, shall provide for a minimum clear space of 900mm (width) x1200mm (length immediately forward of the toilet pan) clear of the swing of the door and any other fixtures such as the shower screens or shower screen fixtures or hand wash basin.
At least one WC pan on the entry level, or a level serviced by a lift shall be: • AS1428.1 compliant (as per requirements for unisex accessible toilet and not as per ambulant toilet) and • WC pan shall be located with: - c/l of WC pan at 450mm - 460mm to side wall, - 800+/-10mm front edge of WC pan from back wall, - Minimum 600mm clear of cistern from front edge of WC pan - Minimum circulation space of 1900mm x 2300mm as required by AS1428.1 - Toilet flushing controls shall be proud of the surface - Refer to Figure 8(a) for permissible hand wash basin encroachment zone.
At least one WC pan on the entry level, or a level serviced by a lift, shall be AS1428.1 compliant (as per requirements for unisex accessible toilet and not as per ambulant toilet) and shall be provided with either: • c/l of WC pan at 450mm - 460mm to side wall, • 800+/-10mm front edge of WC pan from back wall, • Minimum 600mm clear of cistern from front edge of WC pan • Minimum circulation space of 1900mm x 2300mm as required by AS1428.1 • Toilet flushing controls shall be proud of the surface • Refer to Figure 8(a) for permissible basin encroachment zone. OR • A minimum circulation space of 900mm to both sides of the WC pan for 2300mm from the back wall of the WC pan shall be provided as required for accessible Adult change facilities as noted in the NCC.
7.1.6 At least one shower on the entry level, or level serviced by a lift, shall be provided in a corner of the room with a hobless shower recess of minimum 900mm x 900mm clear of any shower screens or shower screen fixtures.
7.1.7 At least one shower on the entry level, or a level serviced by a lift, shall be provided in a corner of the room with the following provisions: • The shower size shall be a minimum of 1160mm x 1100mm and provided with one of the two circulation spaces for shower as required by AS1428.1. Refer to Figures 8(c) and 8(d). • Shower curtain rail shall be provided around the 1160x1100mm shower space. • Only vertical support grabrail shall be provided to the shower, with provision of height adjustable shower head and hose as per AS1428.1 • Lever style shower tap shall be provided and located in a zone between 900mm to 1100mm above FFL and between 300mm and 800mm from the internal corner. • Shower floor gradient shall be as required by AS1428.1.
7.1.8 At least one hand wash basin on the entry level, or a level serviced by a lift, shall be AS1428.1 compliant and shall be provided with: • A minimum basin depth of 430mm • Minimum circulation space as required by AS1428.1 • Encroachment free knee and toe clearance space as per AS1428.1 under the basin for a minimum width of 850mm, centred on the basin. • Sensor type or lever style tapware shall be provided to comply with AS1428.1 and located such that the operable part of lever tap handle and water source are within 300mm from edge of hand wash basin. Refer to Figures 9(a) and 9(b).
Figure 9 - Fixture requirements for Fully Accessible and High Physical Support design
categories
Figure 9 - Fixture requirements for Fully Accessible and High Physical Support design
categories
7.1.9 If providing a fixed bathtub, it shall be clear of the circulation space requirements of WC pan, shower and hand wash basin.
7.1.10 Slip resistance of all floors to sanitary facilities shall be minimum of P3 or R10.

7.2 Wall reinforcements to sanitary compartments

7.2.1 Except for walls constructed of masonry or concrete, the internal side of the full sanitary room with the required WC pan, shower, hand wash basin and fixed bathtub (if provided) shall have wall reinforcement of minimum 12mm thick sheeting, from FFL and extending to a height of minimum 2100mm from FFL.
7.2.2 The WC pan shall have an adjacent side wall (on at least one side of the WC pan) with a 600mm minimum length of wall reinforcement, forward of the WC pan. In designs where the nearside wall adjacent to the WC pan includes a doorway (and the wall is not available on the other side of the WC pan) then a 600mm minimum length reinforced wall shall be clear of the door frame.

Kitchen

8.1 A kitchen shall be provided with the following minimum fixtures: a fixed cooktop (with a rangehood), an in-built oven, a sink (with tap) and a dishwasher.
8.2 At least 1000mm clearance shall be provided in front of fixed benches and appliances (being the leading edge of the outermost bench and not from the face of cupboards or the kickplate and excluding handles). Where the appliances are not installed, the recessed area provision for an appliance shall be a minimum of 700mm in depth.
8.3 At least 1550mm clearance shall be provided in front of fixed benches and appliances (being the leading edge of the outermost bench and not from the face of cupboards or the kickplate and excluding handles). Where the appliances are not installed the recessed area provision for an appliance shall be a minimum of 700mm in depth.
8.4 Task lighting shall be provided above workspaces. A minimum level of 300lux shall be achieved when tested at maximum intervals of 1500mm, directly over the surface of the benchtops.
8.5 A wall oven shall be provided with features as noted below: • Side hinged door with latch side of door next to accessible benchtop. • At least a part of the operable part of oven door handle shall be located between 600mm and 1100mm above the FFL. • At least one shelf on telescopic rails within the oven.
8.6 An accessible benchtop shall be provided with features as noted below: • A benchtop surface of minimum 600mm depth shall be provided right next to the cooktop and wall oven (on the latch side of the oven door). • This accessible benchtop shall provide a minimum space of 900mm (width) x 440mm (depth) clear of any fixtures other than what is permitted under knee / toe requirements of AS1428.1 under the benchtop.
8.7 One height-adjustable benchtop surface, of 600mm depth, shall be provided with features as noted below: • A minimum space of 900mm (width) x 440mm (depth) clear of any fixtures other than what is permitted under knee / toe requirements of AS1428.1 under the benchtop. • Height adjustment capability from 720mm clear space underneath height adjustable benchtop till 1020mm clear space underneath height adjustable benchtop (from FFL).
8.8 Types of appropriate mechanisms for operation of kitchen cabinetry shall be one or more of the options as noted below: • D pull cupboard handles located towards the top of below-bench cupboards; • D pull cupboard handles located towards the bottom of overhead cupboards; • Overhanging lip of minimum 20mm for overhead cupboards; • Push to release mechanisms for both overhead and below-bench cupboards.
8.9 A cooktop shall be provided with features as noted below: • Either electric or induction • Shall be located at least 300mm from any internal corner or wall, excluding the splashback.
8.10 The cooktop controls shall be on the side of the accessible benchtop or near the front edge of the benchtop.
8.11 Lever or sensor type tapware shall be provided to sink to comply with AS1428.1 and shall be located such that the operable parts of the lever tap and water source is not more than 300mm from the edge of benchtop.
8.12 At least one double GPO shall be provided within 300mm from the front edge of the benchtop (from the edge within the kitchen area) and max height of 1100mm from FFL. GPO shall be located adjacent to a bench of minimum 600mm depth.
8.13 Standard or drawer style dishwasher shall be provided.
8.14 Drawer style dishwasher shall be provided.
8.15 A pantry shall be provided which is wheelchair accessible.
8.16 Kitchen benchtop and cabinetry shall be made of robust materials.
8.17 Slip resistance of all kitchen flooring shall be minimum of P3 or R10.
Sample Kitchen layout for Improved Liveability and Robust design categories.
Sample Plan of Kitchen layout for Fully Accessible and High Physical Support design categories
1. Where an appliance such as a fridge is not provided, allow for a minimum 700mm depth.
2. Provide wall oven with side hinge door.
3. Location of accessible benchtop next to wall oven and next to cooktop with 900mm clear width under the benchtop with knee / toe clearances as per AS1428.1
4. Option 1 - Location of height adjustable benchtop.
5. Test locations for minimum 300lux lighting levels at maximum intervals of 1500mm measured directly over the benchtops.
6. Cooktop controls on side of accessible benchtop or at front edge of the benchtop.
7. Cooktop shall be either electric or induction and shall be located a minimum of 300mm from any internal corner.
8. Operable part of lever tap handle and water source shall be within 300mm from edge of benchtop.
9. Drawer style dishwasher.
10. Double GPO shall be within 300mm from the edge of the benchtop and maximum height of
1100mm from FFL.
11. Pantry with extendable basket shelves or full pullout style pantry.
12. Option 2 - Location of height adjustable benchtop. Note: Height adjustable benchtop to have height adjustment from 720mm clear space underneath height adjustable benchtop till 1020mm clear space underneath height adjustable benchtop and be provided with 900mm clear width under the benchtop with knee toe clearances as per AS1428.1 (as required for hand wash basins).

Laundry

9.1 A laundry shall be provided with the following minimum fixtures: a sink or tub (with taps). Laundry could be a shared laundry and not necessarily located within the dwelling.
9.2 At least 1000mm clearance shall be provided in front of fixed benches and appliances (being the leading edge of the outermost bench and not from the face of cupboards or the kickplate and excluding handles). Where the appliances are not installed the recessed area provision for an appliance shall be a minimum of 700mm in depth.
9.3 At least 1550mm clearance shall be provided in front of fixed benches and appliances (being the leading edge of the outermost bench and not from the face of cupboards or the kickplate and excluding handles). Where the appliances are not installed the recessed area provision for an appliance shall be a minimum of 700mm in depth.
9.4 Basins, sinks and tubs shall be provided with sensor type or lever style tap. The tap shall be located such that the operable parts of the lever tap and water source is not more than 300mm from the edge of benchtop/ laundry tub trough / bench.
9.5 Slip resistance of all laundry flooring shall be a minimum of P3 or R10.

Bedroom

10.1 For Bedrooms with Improved Liveability & Robust design then they must comply with: • Bedroom size shall be 3100mm x 3100mm when measured from wall surface to wall surface. • A robe of minimum 1400mm width shall be provided within the bedroom, clear of the required bedroom size.
10.2 For Bedrooms with Fully Accessible & High Physical Support design then they must comply with: • Bedroom size shall allow for a minimum Queen bed of size 1530mm x 2100mm. • Circulation spaces around the three sides of the bed (not including bed head side) shall include: - Space with minimum width of 1540mm on any one side on the bed; - Space with minimum width of 1000mm to the other two sides of the bed.
10.3 The following door circulation spaces for bedroom shall be provided Fully Accessible & High Physical Support: • Internal door circulation space of the door to bedroom shall be a minimum of 1540mm (width) and 1450mm (depth), as shown in Figure 16. This internal door circulation space shall be clear of the Queen bed of size 1530mm x 2100mm. • External door circulation space shall be as per AS1428.1 based on the direction of approach or a minimum of 1200mm when measured from skirting to skirting (whichever is more).
10.4 A robe of 1400mm width shall be provided within the bedroom, clear of the required bedroom size and with a minimum space of 1540mm in front of the robe.
10.5 Following GPOs shall be provided: • Three double GPO on the wall where the head of the bed is likely to be, and • At least one double GPO on the wall opposite the wall where the head of the bed is likely to be.

Living area

11.1 The family/living room shall accommodate a free space, minimum 2250mm in diameter, clear of furniture for Fully Accessible & High Physical Support Does this area comply.

Switches and powerpoints

12.1 Light switches shall be positioned in a consistent location: • Between 900mm – 1000mm above the FFL, and • Horizontally aligned with the door handle at the entrance to a room.
12.2 GPOs shall be installed between 600mm and 1100mm above the FFL for Fully Accessible & High Physical Support does this comply ?
12.3 Light and GPO switches shall be rocker action, toggle or push pad in design with a minimum width of 35mm does this room comply?
12.4 Dimmable lighting switches shall be provided in living areas and bedrooms does this room comply?

Flooring and slip resistance

13.1 All internal flooring (including wet areas) shall be firm, even and feature a level transition between abutting surfaces of a maximum vertical tolerance of 3mm or 5mm (provided the lip is rounded or bevelled).For safety of users.
13.2 All internal floor finishes shall have a minimum slip resistance of P3 or R10.
13.3 Carpets if provided within the dwelling, shall be provided with pile height or thickness not more than 11mm and carpet backing not more than 4mm bringing the total height to a maximum of 15mm for Fully Accessible & High Physical Support does this comply?
Are all Internal corridors and passageways providing a minimum clear width of 1000mm when measured from skirting to skirting ?
- Compliant
- Non-Compliant
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Are all Internal corridors and passageways providing a minimum clear width of 1000mm when measured from skirting to skirting ?
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Internal stairways

Are there any stairs withing the building?
14.1 Stairways within dwellings shall feature a continuous handrail on both sides of the stairway is this Compliant?
14.2 A minimum clear width of 1000mm shall be provided; between the handrails and handrail profile and handrail extensions shall be as per AS1428.1 is this Compliant?
14.3 Stairway shall have no winders on landings.
14.4 Stairway shall have closed risers.
14.5 The stairway shall provide slip resistance of P3 or R10

Use of lifts

15.1 Passenger lift if provided within a dwelling or for access to a dwelling shall be as permitted under the NCC Clause E3.6, excluding the use of stairway platform lifts.
15.2 Lift door to provide a minimum clear opening of 900mm.
15.3 The lift car size shall be minimum 1100mm (width) x 1400mm (in direction of travel).

Common use external areas, private open space and landscaping

16.1 All common use external stairways shall comply with AS1428.1.
16.2 Where individual letter boxes have been provided then, they shall be for Fully Accessible & High Physical Support : • Situated on a hard-standing area of 1540mm x 2070mm and have a gradient and crossfall directly in front which is less than 1:40 in any direction. • Shall have wheelchair access by a continuous accessible path of travel from the dwelling to the letterbox, • Shall be lockable, • The height of the letterbox shall be between 600mm and 1100mm above FFL.
16.3 All ramps and accessways provided to all external common use and external private use areas shall comply with the requirements of ramps and accessways as noted in Clauses 2.4 to 2.12 as applicable to the various design categories.

Storage

17.1 A dwelling shall be provided with a storage cupboard with a minimum 600mm width and adjustable shelf heights.

Breakout room

18.1 If a breakout room is provided, it shall be a separate room designed to respond to the individual disability-related needs of the participant. It is not a study or living/ dining area but is intended to be dedicated and used to enhance learning, exploration or positively impact mood. This room would, therefore, be expected to make use of activities, equipment, sound and lighting in ways that are appropriate to the current residents. Note: a breakout room is not a seclusion room.

Luminance contrast requirements

19.1 All doorways shall have a minimum luminance contrast of 30% provided between: • Door leaf and door jamb; OR • Door leaf and adjacent wall; OR • Architrave and wall; OR • Door leaf and architrave; OR • Door jamb and adjacent wall. The minimum width of the area of luminance contrast shall be 50 mm.The formula used for assessment of luminance contrast shall be the Bowman-Sapolinski equation of; 125(Y2-Y1)/(Y1+Y2+25) where Y2 is the LRV of the lighter area and Y1 is the LRV of the darker area.
19.2 Solid (and non-translucent) contrasting glazing strip of 75mm width and between 900mm to 1000mm above FFL shall be provided for the full width of a glazed area which could be mistaken for an opening.
19.3 Toilet seat shall have a minimum luminance contrast of 30% with the background (example, pan, wall or floor against which it is viewed).
19.4 Colour contrast shall be provided between floor surfaces and wall surfaces.

Ceiling hoists

20.1 Bedrooms shall have a provision for power and inbuilt structure, capable of installation of a constant charge ceiling hoist. The hoist shall be capable of going across the bed and down the bed. Min load capacity of the hoist shall be 250kg. Hoist is to be capable of being either ceiling mounted or wall mounted.
20.2 Evidence / Certification document shall be provided for the building structure to be able to provide for a ceiling hoist in the future: • For design stage assessments, the notation of the requirements on the assessed drawings or specifications is adequate. • For final-as-built stage of SDA certification, the structure shall be inspected and certified by a qualified structural engineer as being suitable for ceiling hoists with minimum load capacity of 250kg. Have you recieved the certification from the engineer to ensure this is compliant ?

Heating and cooling

21.1 Reverse cycle air-conditioning shall be provided to living areas and bedrooms with control panels in an accessible location between 900mm and 1100mm from FFL and not closer than 500mm to any internal corner.
21.2 Where ducted air-conditioning is used, zoning of habitable rooms shall be provided.

Emergency power solutions

22.1 Emergency power solutions shall be provided to cater for a minimum 2-hour outage in no less than 2 double GPOs in participant bedrooms and any provided automated doors that are used for entry or egress.

Assistive technology

23.1 Internet connection shall be provided with the ability for high internet speeds to be maintained and stable in nature with wi-fi coverage throughout all areas of the dwelling.
23.2 A video, intercom or other communication system shall be provided to enable communication between the participant and their supports when not within line of sight.

Fire safe design

24.1 Smoke alarms that are in keeping with a home environment shall be provided in bedrooms and living spaces.
24.2 Emergency evacuation plan shall be provided to the occupier or their supports, which may include a path of travel to a safe place. This is only required at final/as-built stage of SDA certification.

Robust design

25.1 Resilient but inconspicuous materials shall be provided, that can withstand heavy use and minimises the risk of injury, including high impact wall lining.
25.2 High impact/vandal proof fittings and fixtures shall be provided (for example, commercial vandal-proof door handles).Such fixtures and fittings shall be resilient yet inconspicuous so they uphold and do not undermine the character of the home.
25.3 Participant’s bedroom shall be sound insulated.
25.4 Recessed lighting fixtures shall be provided.
25.5 Design drawings shall be provided to show layout with areas of egress and retreat for staff and other residents toavoid harm. This is only required at final/as-built stage of SDA certification.

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Pedestrian entry from the site boundary

Landings

Windows

Corridors & Hallways

Sanitary facilities

7.2 Wall reinforcements to sanitary compartments

Kitchen

Laundry

Bedroom

Living area

Switches and powerpoints

Flooring and slip resistance

Internal stairways

Use of lifts

Common use external areas, private open space and landscaping

Storage

Breakout room

Luminance contrast requirements

Ceiling hoists

Heating and cooling

Emergency power solutions

Assistive technology

Fire safe design

Robust design

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External Areas

LHA 'PLATINUM' INTERNAL UPGRADES

NDIS 'FULLY ACCESSABLE' UPGRADES

NDIS 'HIGH PHYSICAL SUPPORT' UPGRADES

Pedestrian entry from the site boundary

Landings

Windows

Corridors & Hallways

Sanitary facilities

7.2 Wall reinforcements to sanitary compartments

Kitchen

Laundry

Bedroom

Living area

Switches and powerpoints

Flooring and slip resistance

Internal stairways

Use of lifts

Common use external areas, private open space and landscaping

Storage

Breakout room

Luminance contrast requirements

Ceiling hoists

Heating and cooling

Emergency power solutions

Assistive technology

Fire safe design

Robust design

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