Inclusion Access Building Access Updates There is a change in the air which is going to affect many people with disabilities. This is for everybody as it refers to anybody renting or building a new home and will have implications for the entire residential construction industry. From 1 September 2022, there are many improved accessibility features that need to be met when constructing a new home (including dual occupancies, townhouses, apartments, granny flats or any other form of housing. These features have been inspired by the Silver Level Liveable Housing Australia (LHA) Guidelines. These features include: • Step-free access from the street and parking areas • Step-free entrance into the building • Internal doors and corridors needed to facilitate comfortable and unrestricted movement between all spaces
WhatsUp in Disability
• A toilet on the entry level providing easy access
Stories in this issue include:
• A bathroom with a hobless shower recess
• Josh Marshall
• Reinforced walls in toilet and shower that may support future installation of grabrails
• Inclusion Access
• Stairways that reduce likelihood of injury and enable future modification. This significant alteration to the National Construction Code (NCC) is potentially the largest, most effective amendment ever imposed.
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