AS 4226-2008
AS 4226-2008
Guidelines for safe housing design
Standards Australia
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<pageno>1</pageno>
<text>AS 4226-2008 GUIDELINES FOR SAFE HOUSING DESIGN</text>
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<pageno>4</pageno>
<text>PREFACE</text>
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<pageno>5</pageno>
<text>CONTENTS</text>
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<pageno>7</pageno>
<text>FOREWORD</text>
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<pageno>8</pageno>
<text>SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL</text>
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<pageno>8</pageno>
<text>1.1 SCOPE</text>
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<pageno>8</pageno>
<text>1.2 APPLICATION</text>
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<pageno>8</pageno>
<text>1.2.1 Accommodation</text>
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<pageno>8</pageno>
<text>1.2.2 Renovations</text>
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<pageno>8</pageno>
<text>1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS</text>
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<pageno>9</pageno>
<text>1.4 INTERPRETATION</text>
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<pageno>9</pageno>
<text>1.5 DEFINITIONS</text>
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<pageno>9</pageno>
<text>1.5.1 Accident</text>
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<pageno>9</pageno>
<text>1.5.2 Baluster</text>
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<pageno>9</pageno>
<text>1.5.3 Balustrade</text>
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<pageno>9</pageno>
<text>1.5.4 Dwelling/house</text>
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<pageno>9</pageno>
<text>1.5.5 Glare</text>
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<pageno>9</pageno>
<text>1.5.6 Grabrail</text>
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<pageno>9</pageno>
<text>1.5.7 Handrail</text>
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<pageno>9</pageno>
<text>1.5.8 Incident</text>
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<pageno>9</pageno>
<text>1.5.9 Nosing</text>
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<pageno>9</pageno>
<text>1.5.10 Pitch</text>
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<pageno>10</pageno>
<text>1.5.11 Pitch line</text>
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<pageno>10</pageno>
<text>1.5.12 Ramp</text>
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<pageno>10</pageno>
<text>1.5.13 Should</text>
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<pageno>10</pageno>
<text>1.5.14 Slip-resistant</text>
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<pageno>10</pageno>
<text>1.5.15 Spa pool</text>
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<pageno>10</pageno>
<text>1.5.16 Swimming pool</text>
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<pageno>10</pageno>
<text>1.5.17 Water storage tanks</text>
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<pageno>11</pageno>
<text>SECTION 2 SITE PLANNING</text>
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<text>2.1 GENERAL</text>
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<text>2.2 PROTECTION OF ENTRIES</text>
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<pageno>11</pageno>
<text>2.3 CHILDREN'S OUTDOOR PLAY SPACES</text>
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<pageno>11</pageno>
<text>2.4 VEHICLE ACCESS</text>
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<pageno>11</pageno>
<text>2.4.1 Parking</text>
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<pageno>12</pageno>
<text>2.4.2 Enclosed garages</text>
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<pageno>12</pageno>
<text>2.4.3 Accessibility</text>
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<pageno>12</pageno>
<text>2.4.4 Manoeuvring</text>
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<pageno>12</pageno>
<text>2.4.5 Visibility</text>
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<pageno>12</pageno>
<text>2.4.6 Approach</text>
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<pageno>12</pageno>
<text>2.5 EXTERIOR STAIRS, PATHS AND PAVING</text>
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<pageno>12</pageno>
<text>2.5.1 Gradients</text>
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<pageno>12</pageno>
<text>2.5.2 Run-off</text>
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<pageno>12</pageno>
<text>2.5.3 Surface finish</text>
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<pageno>12</pageno>
<text>2.5.4 Handrails</text>
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<pageno>12</pageno>
<text>2.5.5 Headroom</text>
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<pageno>13</pageno>
<text>2.5.6 Entry landing</text>
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<pageno>13</pageno>
<text>2.5.7 Flights</text>
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<pageno>13</pageno>
<text>2.5.8 Risers</text>
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<pageno>13</pageno>
<text>2.5.9 Visibility</text>
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<pageno>13</pageno>
<text>2.6 EXTERIOR LIGHTING</text>
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<pageno>13</pageno>
<text>2.6.1 General</text>
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<pageno>13</pageno>
<text>2.6.2 Paths and accessways</text>
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<pageno>13</pageno>
<text>2.6.3 Steps</text>
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<pageno>13</pageno>
<text>2.6.4 Car parking</text>
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<pageno>13</pageno>
<text>2.6.5 Open spaces</text>
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<pageno>13</pageno>
<text>2.7 SWIMMING AND SPA POOLS</text>
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<pageno>13</pageno>
<text>2.7.1 Fencing</text>
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<pageno>14</pageno>
<text>2.7.2 Restricted access</text>
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<pageno>14</pageno>
<text>2.7.3 Indoor pools</text>
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<pageno>14</pageno>
<text>2.8 EXTERIOR BALCONIES, STEPS, DECKINGS AND TERRACES</text>
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<pageno>14</pageno>
<text>2.9 WING WALLS AND OTHER FEATURES</text>
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<pageno>14</pageno>
<text>2.10 OTHER OUTSIDE AMENITIES</text>
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<pageno>14</pageno>
<text>2.11 ATTACHMENTS TO HOUSES</text>
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<pageno>14</pageno>
<text>2.11.1 General</text>
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<pageno>14</pageno>
<text>2.11.2 Basketball rings</text>
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<pageno>15</pageno>
<text>2.11.3 Water tanks</text>
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<pageno>15</pageno>
<text>2.12 ROOF CAVITY AND SUBFLOOR AREAS</text>
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<pageno>16</pageno>
<text>2.13 GARBAGE CHUTES</text>
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<pageno>17</pageno>
<text>SECTION 3 WORKING AT HEIGHTS</text>
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<pageno>17</pageno>
<text>3.1 GENERAL</text>
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<pageno>17</pageno>
<text>3.2 EXTERIOR MATERIALS</text>
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<pageno>17</pageno>
<text>3.3 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE</text>
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<pageno>18</pageno>
<text>SECTION 4 FLOOR PLANNING</text>
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<pageno>18</pageno>
<text>4.1 GENERAL</text>
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<pageno>18</pageno>
<text>4.1.1 Safety issues</text>
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<pageno>18</pageno>
<text>4.2 PLANNING AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS</text>
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<pageno>18</pageno>
<text>4.2.1 Planning</text>
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<pageno>18</pageno>
<text>4.2.2 Activity areas</text>
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<pageno>18</pageno>
<text>4.2.3 Doorways</text>
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<pageno>18</pageno>
<text>4.2.4 Furniture layout</text>
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<pageno>18</pageno>
<text>4.2.5 Changes in floor level</text>
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<pageno>19</pageno>
<text>4.2.6 Storage</text>
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<pageno>19</pageno>
<text>4.2.7 Furniture and furnishings</text>
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<pageno>19</pageno>
<text>4.2.8 Mirrors and wall-hung items</text>
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<pageno>19</pageno>
<text>4.2.9 Shelving</text>
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<pageno>19</pageno>
<text>4.2.10 Surveillance</text>
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<pageno>19</pageno>
<text>4.2.11 Projecting corners, sharp edges and abrasive surfaces</text>
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<pageno>20</pageno>
<text>SECTION 5 FLOORING</text>
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<pageno>20</pageno>
<text>5.1 SELECTION OF MATERIALS</text>
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<pageno>20</pageno>
<text>5.2 SLIP RESISTANCE</text>
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<pageno>20</pageno>
<text>5.3 IMPACT RESISTANCE</text>
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<pageno>20</pageno>
<text>5.4 CHANGES IN FLOOR LEVEL</text>
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<pageno>20</pageno>
<text>5.5 CHANGES IN FLOORING MATERIAL</text>
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<pageno>20</pageno>
<text>5.6 MAINTENANCE</text>
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<pageno>20</pageno>
<text>5.7 RUGS AND MATS</text>
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<pageno>21</pageno>
<text>SECTION 6 FIRE SAFETY</text>
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<pageno>21</pageno>
<text>6.1 FIRE PREVENTION</text>
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<pageno>21</pageno>
<text>6.1.1 Wall linings</text>
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<pageno>21</pageno>
<text>6.1.2 Fabric selection</text>
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<pageno>21</pageno>
<text>6.1.3 Heating</text>
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<pageno>22</pageno>
<text>6.1.4 Stoves and cooktops</text>
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<pageno>22</pageno>
<text>6.1.5 Venting</text>
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<pageno>22</pageno>
<text>6.1.6 Cupboards</text>
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<pageno>22</pageno>
<text>6.2 FIRE ESCAPE</text>
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<pageno>22</pageno>
<text>6.2.1 Escape route</text>
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<pageno>23</pageno>
<text>6.2.2 Windows</text>
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<pageno>23</pageno>
<text>6.2.3 Doors</text>
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<pageno>23</pageno>
<text>6.3 FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE FIGHTING</text>
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<pageno>23</pageno>
<text>6.3.1 Smoke alarms</text>
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<pageno>23</pageno>
<text>6.3.2 Maintenance</text>
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<pageno>24</pageno>
<text>6.3.3 Hoses</text>
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<pageno>24</pageno>
<text>6.3.4 Extinguishers</text>
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<pageno>24</pageno>
<text>6.3.5 Telephones</text>
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<pageno>26</pageno>
<text>SECTION 7 KITCHEN DESIGN</text>
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<pageno>26</pageno>
<text>7.1 GENERAL</text>
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<pageno>26</pageno>
<text>7.2 KITCHEN LAYOUT</text>
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<pageno>26</pageno>
<text>7.2.1 Flooring</text>
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<pageno>26</pageno>
<text>7.2.2 Floor levels</text>
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<pageno>26</pageno>
<text>7.2.3 Kitchen planning</text>
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<pageno>26</pageno>
<text>7.2.4 Distance</text>
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<pageno>28</pageno>
<text>7.3 SPACE REQUIREMENTS-BENCHES AND WORK SURFACES</text>
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<pageno>28</pageno>
<text>7.4 HEIGHT OF FITTINGS</text>
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<pageno>28</pageno>
<text>7.4.1 Worktops</text>
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<pageno>28</pageno>
<text>7.4.2 Cupboards</text>
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<pageno>29</pageno>
<text>7.5 KITCHEN APPLIANCES</text>
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<pageno>29</pageno>
<text>7.5.1 Ovens</text>
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<pageno>29</pageno>
<text>7.5.2 Cooktop</text>
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<pageno>29</pageno>
<text>7.5.3 Location</text>
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<pageno>29</pageno>
<text>7.5.4 Gas appliances</text>
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<pageno>29</pageno>
<text>7.5.5 Range hoods</text>
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<pageno>29</pageno>
<text>7.5.6 Microwave ovens</text>
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<pageno>29</pageno>
<text>7.6 KITCHEN STORAGE</text>
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<pageno>29</pageno>
<text>7.6.1 Appliance storage</text>
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<pageno>29</pageno>
<text>7.6.2 Pantry storage</text>
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<pageno>29</pageno>
<text>7.6.3 Child-resistant storage</text>
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<pageno>30</pageno>
<text>SECTION 8 BATHROOM DESIGN AND TOILET DESIGN</text>
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<pageno>30</pageno>
<text>8.1 GENERAL</text>
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<pageno>30</pageno>
<text>8.1.1 Flooring</text>
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<pageno>30</pageno>
<text>8.1.2 Taps</text>
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<pageno>30</pageno>
<text>8.1.3 Bathroom layout</text>
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<pageno>30</pageno>
<text>8.1.4 Grab rails</text>
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<pageno>30</pageno>
<text>8.1.5 Cabinets</text>
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<pageno>30</pageno>
<text>8.1.6 Edgings</text>
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<pageno>32</pageno>
<text>8.2 BATHS</text>
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<pageno>32</pageno>
<text>8.2.1 Shower-bath combinations</text>
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<pageno>32</pageno>
<text>8.2.2 Slip resistance</text>
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<pageno>32</pageno>
<text>8.2.3 Water mixing</text>
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<pageno>32</pageno>
<text>8.2.4 Soap holders</text>
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<pageno>32</pageno>
<text>8.3 SHOWERS</text>
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<pageno>32</pageno>
<text>8.3.1 General</text>
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<pageno>32</pageno>
<text>8.3.2 Taps</text>
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<pageno>32</pageno>
<text>8.3.3 Shower screens</text>
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<pageno>32</pageno>
<text>8.3.4 Soap holders</text>
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<pageno>32</pageno>
<text>8.4 DOORS</text>
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<pageno>32</pageno>
<text>8.4.1 Installation</text>
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<pageno>33</pageno>
<text>8.5 HEATING AND VENTILATION</text>
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<pageno>33</pageno>
<text>8.5.1 Heaters</text>
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<pageno>33</pageno>
<text>8.5.2 Fans</text>
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<pageno>33</pageno>
<text>8.6 PLACING OF POWER OUTLETS</text>
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<pageno>34</pageno>
<text>SECTION 9 LAUNDRY DESIGN</text>
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<pageno>34</pageno>
<text>9.1 GENERAL</text>
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<pageno>34</pageno>
<text>9.2 FLOORING</text>
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<pageno>34</pageno>
<text>9.3 FITTINGS</text>
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<pageno>34</pageno>
<text>9.4 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS</text>
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<pageno>35</pageno>
<text>SECTION 10 DOORS AND WINDOWS</text>
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<pageno>35</pageno>
<text>10.1 GLAZING</text>
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<pageno>35</pageno>
<text>10.2 WINDOWS</text>
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<pageno>36</pageno>
<text>10.3 DOOR AND WINDOW HARDWARE</text>
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<pageno>36</pageno>
<text>10.3.1 Handles and latches</text>
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<pageno>36</pageno>
<text>10.3.2 Deadlocks</text>
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<pageno>36</pageno>
<text>10.3.3 Hold-open devices</text>
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<pageno>36</pageno>
<text>10.3.4 Automatic door closers</text>
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<pageno>36</pageno>
<text>10.3.5 Finger-pinch protection</text>
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<pageno>37</pageno>
<text>SECTION 11 STEPS AND STAIRS</text>
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<pageno>37</pageno>
<text>11.1 GENERAL</text>
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<pageno>37</pageno>
<text>11.1.1 Safety Issues</text>
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<pageno>37</pageno>
<text>11.2 DESIGN-GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS</text>
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<pageno>37</pageno>
<text>11.2.1 Exclusivity of function</text>
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<pageno>37</pageno>
<text>11.2.2 Visibility</text>
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<pageno>37</pageno>
<text>11.2.3 Landings</text>
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<pageno>37</pageno>
<text>11.2.4 Open risers</text>
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<pageno>37</pageno>
<text>11.2.5 Doors</text>
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<pageno>37</pageno>
<text>11.2.6 Glazing</text>
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<pageno>38</pageno>
<text>11.3 DETAIL DESIGN</text>
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<pageno>38</pageno>
<text>11.3.1 Pitch</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='186'>
<pageno>38</pageno>
<text>11.3.2 Headroom</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='187'>
<pageno>38</pageno>
<text>11.3.3 Stair width</text>
</bookmark>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='188'>
<pageno>38</pageno>
<text>11.4 TREADS AND RISERS</text>
<bookmark index='189'>
<pageno>38</pageno>
<text>11.4.1 Treads</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='190'>
<pageno>38</pageno>
<text>11.4.2 Surface finish</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='191'>
<pageno>38</pageno>
<text>11.4.3 Risers</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='192'>
<pageno>38</pageno>
<text>11.4.4 Construction tolerances</text>
</bookmark>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='193'>
<pageno>39</pageno>
<text>11.5 HANDRAILS</text>
<bookmark index='194'>
<pageno>39</pageno>
<text>11.5.1 Grip</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='195'>
<pageno>40</pageno>
<text>11.5.2 Strength</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='196'>
<pageno>40</pageno>
<text>11.5.3 Installation</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='197'>
<pageno>40</pageno>
<text>11.5.4 Length</text>
</bookmark>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='198'>
<pageno>40</pageno>
<text>11.6 BALUSTRADES</text>
<bookmark index='199'>
<pageno>40</pageno>
<text>11.6.1 Openings</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='200'>
<pageno>40</pageno>
<text>11.6.2 Height</text>
</bookmark>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='201'>
<pageno>40</pageno>
<text>11.7 STAIR GATES</text>
<bookmark index='202'>
<pageno>40</pageno>
<text>11.7.1 Installation</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='203'>
<pageno>40</pageno>
<text>11.7.2 Height</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='204'>
<pageno>41</pageno>
<text>11.7.3 Operation</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='205'>
<pageno>41</pageno>
<text>11.7.4 Maintenance</text>
</bookmark>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='206'>
<pageno>41</pageno>
<text>11.8 STAIR LIGHTING</text>
<bookmark index='207'>
<pageno>41</pageno>
<text>11.8.1 Lighting level</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='208'>
<pageno>41</pageno>
<text>11.8.2 Location of light source</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='209'>
<pageno>41</pageno>
<text>11.8.3 Light switching</text>
</bookmark>
</bookmark>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='210'>
<pageno>44</pageno>
<text>SECTION 12 ELECTRICAL SERVICES</text>
<bookmark index='211'>
<pageno>44</pageno>
<text>12.1 GENERAL</text>
<bookmark index='212'>
<pageno>44</pageno>
<text>12.1.1 Compliance</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='213'>
<pageno>44</pageno>
<text>12.1.2 Installations</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='214'>
<pageno>44</pageno>
<text>12.1.3 Appliances</text>
</bookmark>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='215'>
<pageno>44</pageno>
<text>12.2 METER AND DISTRIBUTION BOARD</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='216'>
<pageno>44</pageno>
<text>12.3 POWER OUTLETS</text>
<bookmark index='217'>
<pageno>44</pageno>
<text>12.3.1 Quantity</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='218'>
<pageno>44</pageno>
<text>12.3.2 Location</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='219'>
<pageno>45</pageno>
<text>12.3.3 Height</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='220'>
<pageno>45</pageno>
<text>12.3.4 Residual current devices</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='221'>
<pageno>45</pageno>
<text>12.3.5 Stove-mounted power outlets</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='222'>
<pageno>45</pageno>
<text>12.3.6 Kitchens</text>
</bookmark>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='223'>
<pageno>45</pageno>
<text>12.4 LIGHTING</text>
<bookmark index='224'>
<pageno>45</pageno>
<text>12.4.1 Adequacy</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='225'>
<pageno>45</pageno>
<text>12.4.2 Two-way lighting</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='226'>
<pageno>45</pageno>
<text>12.4.3 Bedroom</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='227'>
<pageno>45</pageno>
<text>12.4.4 Height of switches</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='228'>
<pageno>45</pageno>
<text>12.4.5 Lighting at entries</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='229'>
<pageno>45</pageno>
<text>12.4.6 Easy replacement</text>
</bookmark>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='230'>
<pageno>46</pageno>
<text>12.5 ELECTRIC HEATING AND COOLING</text>
<bookmark index='231'>
<pageno>46</pageno>
<text>12.5.1 Capacity</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='232'>
<pageno>46</pageno>
<text>12.5.2 Bathroom</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='233'>
<pageno>46</pageno>
<text>12.5.3 Fans</text>
</bookmark>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='234'>
<pageno>46</pageno>
<text>12.6 HEATED TOWEL RAILS</text>
</bookmark>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='235'>
<pageno>47</pageno>
<text>SECTION 13 HOT WATER</text>
<bookmark index='236'>
<pageno>47</pageno>
<text>13.1 GENERAL</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='237'>
<pageno>47</pageno>
<text>13.2 WATER TEMPERATURE</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='238'>
<pageno>47</pageno>
<text>13.3 TAP TYPES AND POSITION</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='239'>
<pageno>47</pageno>
<text>13.4 HOT-WATER CYLINDERS</text>
</bookmark>
<bookmark index='240'>
<pageno>49</pageno>
<text>13.5 SAFETY DEVICES FOR HOT-WATER SERVICES</text>
</bookmark>
</bookmark>
</bookmark>
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</toc>
Sets out guidelines for the design of safe dwellings. It describes design factors to be taken into account to reduce the likelihood of an injurious incident occurring in association with any building element or fitting, either alone or in association with other elements.
This Standard provides guidelines for the design of safe dwellings. It describes design factors to be taken into account to reduce the likelihood of an injurious incident occurring in association with any building element or fitting, either alone or in association with other elements.
Document Type | Standard |
Status | Current |
Publisher | Standards Australia |
Committee | CS-072 |
Supersedes |
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