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Pathway*

The pathway from the street to the front door has a few steps

The pathway from the street to the front door has a steep slope

The pathway from the street to the front door has no steps and is flat and easy to use

Entrance area*

The area outside the front door offers no shelter from the weather

The area outside the front door measures at least 1200mm by 1200mm (48 by 48 inches)

The area outside the front door measures at least 1200mm by 1200mm(48 by 48 inches) is covered, and even has a sensor light

Front door*

There is a step at the front door into the home that is higher than 150mm (6 inches)

There is a step at the front door into the home between 20mm and 150mm (1 to 6 inches)

There is a small lip(20mm or 1 inch) or level entry into the home at the front door

Bathroom*

The bathroom is on another level to the one you entered

There is a toilet on the level you entered and a bathroom on another level

There is a toilet and a bathroom on the level you entered

Bathroom features*

The bathroom has a shower that you can only access by stepping over the bath

The bathroom has a shower with a 150mm (6 inch) lip or less

The bathroom has a level entry shower with no lip

Shower in Bathroom*

The shower dimensions are less than 900mm by 900mm (36 by 36 inches)

The shower dimensions are at least 900mm by 900mm (36 by 36 inches)

The shower dimensions are at least 1200mm by 1200mm (48 by 48 inches)

Space in Bathroom*

The shower area is small, it will be difficult to move freely

You can just turn around in the shower area but it is less than a 1500mm (60 inches) turning circle

The bathroom area is large enough to provide a turning circle of at least 1500mm (60 inches)

Toilet*

The toilet is located in the middle of the bathroom next to the shower and/or basin

The toilet is located next to a wall but has less than 800mm (32 inches) of clear space next to it

The toilet is located next to the wall (450 mm (18 inches) from centre of pan to wall) and there is at least 800mm (32 inches) of clear space beside or in front of the toilet

Tapware*

All taps are a mixture of cross handle, round knobs and lever handles

All taps have lever handles, push buttons or are sensor activiated with multiple spouts

All taps have lever handles, push buttons or are sensor activated and have single spouts

Kitchen space*

The kitchen has less than a 1200mm (48 inches) clear space in front of the fixed benches

The kitchen has a clear space of at least 1200mm (48 inches) in front of the fixed benches

The kitchen has a clear space of at least 1200mm (48 inches) in front of benches and task lighting is also above the benches

Kitchen design*

The majority of the kitchen cupboards are above bench height

The majority of the kitchen cupboards are below bench height

The majority of kitchen storage is below bench height and have easy to use push open/close drawers

Bedroom space*

The bedrooms do not have an 800mm (32 inch) clear space around one side of the bed

The bedrooms have a clear space of 800mm (32 inch) around one side of the bed but there is no clear space to the door

The bedrooms provide a clear space of 800mm (32 inch) around one side of the bed and there is a clear path to the door

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The pathway from the street to the front door has a few steps

Consider a level pathway, it makes it easier for anyone to get to the entrance. Landscaping can be used. Full guidance and advice on achieving this is available in our Lifemark Design Standards handbook or by talking with an accredited Lifemark partner.

The pathway from the street to the front door has a steep slope

Consider a level pathway, it makes it easier for anyone to get to the entrance. Landscaping can be used. Full guidance and advice onachieving this is available in our Lifemark Design Standards handbook or by talking with an accredited Lifemark partner.

The area outside the front door offers no shelter from the weather

Consider creating a sheltered area at the entrance that protects everyone from the weather conditions

The area outside the front door measures at least 1200mm by 1200mm (48 by 48 inches)

Consider installing a sensor light at the entrance

The area outside the front door measures at least 1200mm by 1200mm (48 by 48 inches)

Consider creating a step free front door entrance. Check out new products through Lifemark product partners that offer level entry technology.

The area outside the front door measures at least 1200mm by 1200mm (48 by 48 inches)

Consider creating a step free front door entrance. Check out new products through Lifemark product partners that offer level entry technology.

The area outside the front door measures at least 1200mm by 1200mm (48 by 48 inches)

Consider creating a bathroom on the entry level

The bathroom has a shower that you can only access by stepping over the bath

Consider installing a level entry shower, Our Lifemark Design Standards Handbook has useful suggestions about bathroom design or talk with an accredited Lifemark partner.

The shower dimensions are less than 900mm by 900mm (36 by 36 inches)

Consider creating a larger shower at least 900mm by 900mm (36 by 36 inches)

The shower dimensions are at least 900mm by 900mm (36 by 36 inches)

Consider creating a larger shower at least 1200mm by 1200mm (48 by 48 inches)

The shower area is small, it will be difficult to move freely

Consider creating an area large enough for a 1500mm (60 inch) turining circle, Our Lifemark Design Standards Handbook has useful suggestions about bathroom design or talk with an accredited Lifemark partner.

You can just turn around in the shower area but it is less than a 1500mm (60 inches) turning circle

Consider creating an area large enough for a 1500mm (60 inch) turining circle, Our Lifemark Design Standards Handbook has useful suggestions about bathroom design or talk with an accredited Lifemark partner.

The toilet is located in the middle of the bathroom next to the shower and/or basin

Consider a toilet located next to the wall with 800mm (32 inch) of clear space beside the toilet

The toilet is located next to a wall but has less than 800mm (32 inches) of clear space next to it

Consider a toilet located next to the wall with 800mm (32 inch) of clear space beside the toilet

All taps are a mixture of cross handle, round knobs and lever handles

Consider installing all tapware with lever handles, push buttons or sensor activated with a single spout, Check out ranges through Lifemark product partners that offer user

All taps have lever handles, push buttons or are sensor activiated with multiple spouts

Consider installing all tapware with lever handles, push buttons or sensor activated with a single spout, Check out ranges through Lifemark product partners that offer user

The kitchen has less than a 1200mm (48 inches) clear space in front of the fixed benches

Consider creating at least 1200mm (48 inches) of clear space in front of benches with task lighting

The kitchen has a clear space of at least 1200mm (48 inches) in front of the fixed benches

Consider creating at least 1200mm (48 inches) of clear space in front of benches with task lighting

The majority of the kitchen cupboards are above bench height

Consider having less than 50% of Kitchen cupboard above bench height with easy open/close drawers, Check out solutions available through Lifemark product partners that will help you design a user friendly kitchen.

The majority of the kitchen cupboards are below bench height

Consider having less than 50% of Kitchen cupboard above bench height with easy open/close drawers, Check out solutions available through Lifemark product partners that will help you design a user friendly kitchen.

The majority of the kitchen cupboards are below bench height

Ensure bedrooms have a clear space of 800mm (32 inches) around at least one side of the bed and have a clear path to the door

The bedrooms have a clear space of 800mm (32 inch) around one side of the bed but there is no clear space to the door

Ensure bedrooms have a clear space of 800mm (32 inches) around at least one side of the bed and have a clear path to the door

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This is a simple guide only. There are over 70 Lifemark^® standards and this tool is designed to provide an insight into some of the areas. The standards focus on ease of use, improving safety, comfort, accessibility and adaptability. At different stages in our lives, our abilities change and these standards address mobility, agility, sight, and cognative functions. Design for life features mean that everyone benefits. For more detailed information use the Lifemark^® website and contact an accredited partner for all your design and building requirements.

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