don't detract," Jensen said. Among the "Visitability Criteria" are:
· One no-step entrance to the home — many homes have incorporated that feature into a side entrance or garage entrance, but many feature it prominently in the front entrance. "The slope is so gradual approaching the front door, you never really notice it," Buonamici said.
· One bathroom on the same level as the no-step entrance —with a minimum 32-inch clear doorway and path to fixtures, occupants must be able to pull in and shut the door behind them.
· Bathroom wall reinforcement for grab bars — these must be installed before drywall and finishing a bathroom, and can use simple grade wood. Once installed, these may go unused for years, but homeowners can then install grab bars economically rather that have to tear out walls and build in infrastructure, an expensive option.
· Minimum 42-inch wide hallways and passageways – when located on the same level as the no-step entrance.
· Electrical wall outlets/receptacles shall be 15 inches above the finished floor —minimum requirement when measured from the finished floor to the center of the light switch.
· Wall switches controlling light fixtures and fans shall be a maximum 48 inches above the finished floor — when measured from the finished floor to the center of the switch.
· All exterior and interior doors shall be 3-feet in width —all doors must provide a minimum of 32-inches of clear opening.
For further information, contact the V illage of Bolingbrook at 630/226-8400.
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