Within the Building Code of Australia 2022 Volume 2- for Class 1, 2, and 10 buildings, which takes effect on the 1st May 2023, there are new provisions regarding access into private dwellings.
There are several new provisions to provide access within dwellings under Part H8 Liveable housing design:
– A Continuous Accessible Path of Travel to at least one entrance from the boundary, including a step-free threshold on at least one entrance
– A minimum of 820 mm clear width of the opening for every door on the ground level.
– Minimum clear width of 1000mm to corridors on the ground level.
– A toilet on the ground level with minimum width between opposing walls and 1.2m clear space in front of the pan.
– One shower on the ground level that is step-free.
– Reinforcing the framing in the toilet and bathrooms, to enable future installation of grab rails
How can Domatic Access help you to understand these new requirements?
Domatic Access can review the design and provide practical advice on whether the design complies with the prescriptive requirements of the Livable housing design guidelines.
What if a requirement can’t be achieved?
Domatic Access can issue a Performance Solution report in consultation with the Building Surveyor.
If you like to learn more about the upcoming changes to the NCC or find out more about how can we assist you, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
