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Universal Design Specifications
1. Wall Reinforcement.
One first floor bath shall be provided with wood blocking installed
within wall framing, to support grab bars as needed. The wood blocking
when measured to the center, shall be located between thirty-three
inches (33") and thirty-six inches (36") above the finish
floor. The wood blocking shall be located in all walls adjacent
to a toilet, shower stall or bathtub.
2. Interior Doors.
All first floor doorways shall provide a minimum clear opening of
thirty-two inches (32") when the door is open ninety degrees
(900), measured between the face
of the door and the opposite stop.
3. Switch and Outlet Requirements.
All wall switches controlling light fixtures and fans shall be located
at a height not to exceed forty-eight inches (48") above the
finished floor. Height shall be determined by measuring from the
finished floor to the center of the receptacle. When the receptacle
placement is prohibited by the height of a window or design feature,
and alternate location can be approved by the Building Official
or a duly authorized designee.
4. No-Step Entrance.
Must provide at least one building entrance that complies with the
Iowa City Building Code standard for an accessible entrance on an
accessibly route served by a ramp or a no-step entrance. A building
entrance door must have a minimum net clear opening of thirty-two
inches (32") |
