Section 675IAC27-1-3. Design and construction requirements

   When a person contracts with a designer or builder, or both, for the construction of a dwelling with a visitability feature:

(1) the feature shall be designed and constructed in such a manner that complies with the standard put forth in the section of this rule for that feature; and

(2) the accessible route shall be designed and constructed in such a manner that:

(A) at least one (1) building entrance is on an accessible route;

(B) all doors on the accessible route shall be thirty-six (36) inches (ninety-one and forty-four hundredths (91.44) centimeters) in width; and

(C) all dwelling units shall contain the features of adaptable design, such as:

(i) an accessible route into and through the dwelling unit;

(ii) light switches, electrical receptacle outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls in accessible locations;

(iii) reinforcements in bathroom walls to allow installation of grab bars around the toilet, tub, shower stall, and shower seat, where such facilities are provided;

(iv) kitchens and bathrooms such that an individual in a wheelchair can maneuver about the space; and

(v) all habitable rooms shall have a minimum size of seven (7) feet by ten (10) feet.

(Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 27-1-3; filed Sep 12, 2005, 9:48 a.m.: 29 IR 505; readopted filed Aug 4, 2011, 8:35 a.m.: 20110831-IR-675110254RFA)