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