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N7.
ADAPTABLE BUILDING
CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION Up to three points of credit are available as follows: N7.1. Universal Design Principles in Units( 2 Points)
Design homes so at least one prominent entrance has a zero-step clearance. An entrance between the garage and home does not qualify for this measure. Changes in level must not exceed ½ inch in vertical change, and must have a slope of less than 5 %, per CBC section 1107A.
The home must meet the following:
� To accommodate disabled persons and anyone’ s ease of mobility, all main floor interior doors must have a minimum clear passage space of 32 inches, per CBC section 1132A. � Interior hallways must have clearance of 36 inches, per CBC section 1120A. � Interior doors must have lever handles.
The bathroom must have the following features: � �
A clear area with a diameter of at least 60 inches, or a“ T” shaped access, as described in CBC section 1127. Grab bars installed in the tub / shower or blocking for future grab bars centered at 33 inches on all three sides of the tub / shower extending a minimum of 24 inches in front of the face of the tub / shower. Refer to CBC section 1127A. 4 for more information. All blocking material must be a minimum of 6 inches.
The bathroom must meet at least three of the following:
� The door must have a lever handle. � The knee space available under the sink must be 30 inches wide, 8 inches deep, and 29 inches high. � All switches, outlets, and control heights must be between 15 inches from the bottom of the box and 48 inches from the top of the box to the finished floor. � The full bath on the first floor is accessible, per CBC section 1143A. � The shower or tub is accessible with 60 inches of clearance in front of the shower or tub.
DRAFT
For additional information, refer to CBC section 1143A for fully accessible bathroom specifications. This is a prerequisite for measure N7.2. N7.2. Full-Function Independent Rental Unit( 1 Point)
At a minimum, an independent rental unit must be a fully functioning, rentable apartment with a full bathroom, kitchenette( refrigerator, sink, cooktop, and stove), closet, and a private entrance. No entrance attached to the main home is permitted. The intent is that this unit be used as a source of neighborhood diversity and secondary income, and not be used as additional space for the family( i. e., a child’ s room, home office, or studio). If aging parents use this unit as their full-time residence, this can qualify for this measure.
Measure N7.1 is a prerequisite for this measure.
DRAFT GreenPoint Rated New Home Rating Manual 100 Version 6.0, September 2013
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