every Visitability and Universal Design - one One Builder’s Experience deserves a decent September 27, 2019 place to live.
What does your “dream” house look like? We build strength , stability and self-reliance through shelter . 2
What features do you want in your “dream” house? • Gourmet kitchen • Open concept floor plan • Large covered deck with BBQ pit • Infinity swimming pool • His & her walk-in closets • Media room • 5-car heated garage We build strength , stability and self-reliance through shelter . 3
Did you consider? • Your possible needs 10, 20, 30 years from now? • The needs of your visitors (friends, relatives)? We build strength , stability and self-reliance through shelter . 4
What is Visitability? • Refers to single-family housing that is designed in such a way that it can be lived in or visited by people who have trouble with steps or who use wheelchairs or walkers We build strength , stability and self-reliance through shelter . 5
Why does MVHFH build their houses to be visitable? • We understand and appreciate the importance of building houses that meet the current and potential future needs of our homeowners, their families, and their visitors. • On some of our houses, visitability is a grant requirement. • Since 2018, 100% of our new builds (whether required or not) have conformed to the City of T oledo visitability ordinance. We build strength , stability and self-reliance through shelter . 6
City of Toledo Visitability Ordinance: 1. No step entrance: Provide at least one no-step entrance. The required no-step entrance shall be accessed via a visitable route. We build strength , stability and self-reliance through shelter . 7
City of Toledo Visitability Ordinance: 1. No step entrance: Provide at least one no-step entrance. The required no-step entrance shall be accessed via a visitable route. 2. Doors/Openings : All doors and openings shall have a minimum net clear width of 32”. We build strength , stability and self-reliance through shelter . 8
City of Toledo Visitability Ordinance: 1. No step entrance: Provide at least one no-step entrance. The required no-step entrance shall be accessed via a visitable route. 2. Doors/Openings : All doors and openings shall have a minimum net clear width of 32”. 3. Hallways/Corridors : All hallways and corridors on the main floor shall be at least 36” in width. We build strength , stability and self-reliance through shelter . 9
City of Toledo Visitability Ordinance: 1. No step entrance: Provide at least one no-step entrance. The required no-step entrance shall be accessed via a visitable route. 2. Doors/Openings : All doors and openings shall have a minimum net clear width of 32”. 3. Hallways/Corridors : All hallways and corridors on the main floor shall be at least 36” in width. 4. Bathroom/Half Bath : Provide a bathroom or half bath on the main floor with clear floor space of 30” x 48”. We build strength , stability and self-reliance through shelter . 10
City of Toledo Visitability Ordinance: 1. No step entrance: Provide at least one no-step entrance. The required no-step entrance shall be accessed via a visitable route. 2. Doors/Openings : All doors and openings shall have a minimum net clear width of 32”. 3. Hallways/Corridors : All hallways and corridors on the main floor shall be at least 36” in width. 4. Bathroom/Half Bath : Provide a bathroom or half bath on the main floor with clear floor space of 30” x 48”. 5. Bathroom/Half Bath Walls : All walls in the required bathroom/half bath shall have reinforcing/backing in the walls to allow for future installation of grab bars. We build strength , stability and self-reliance through shelter . 11
City of Toledo Visitability Ordinance: 1. No step entrance: Provide at least one no-step entrance. The required no-step entrance shall be accessed via a visitable route. 2. Doors/Openings : All doors and openings shall have a minimum net clear width of 32”. 3. Hallways/Corridors : All hallways and corridors on the main floor shall be at least 36” in width. 4. Bathroom/Half Bath : Provide a bathroom or half bath on the main floor with clear floor space of 30” x 48”. 5. Bathroom/Half Bath Walls : All walls in the required bathroom/half bath shall have reinforcing/backing in the walls to allow for future installation of grab bars. 6. Wall Electrical Outlets : Wall electrical outlets on the main floor shall be mounted at least 15 inches above the finished floor. We build strength , stability and self-reliance through shelter . 12
City of Toledo Visitability Ordinance: 1. No step entrance: Provide at least one no-step entrance. The required no-step entrance shall be accessed via a visitable route. 2. Doors/Openings : All doors and openings shall have a minimum net clear width of 32”. 3. Hallways/Corridors : All hallways and corridors on the main floor shall be at least 36” in width. 4. Bathroom/Half Bath : Provide a bathroom or half bath on the main floor with clear floor space of 30” x 48”. 5. Bathroom/Half Bath Walls : All walls in the required bathroom/half bath shall have reinforcing/backing in the walls to allow for future installation of grab bars. 6. Wall Electrical Outlets : Wall electrical outlets on the main floor shall be mounted at least 15 inches above the finished floor. 7. Light Switches, Thermostats and other Controls : Light switches, thermostats and other control devices on the main floor shall be mounted no higher than 48” above finished floor. We build strength , stability and self-reliance through shelter . 13
Our Visitability Experience In 2018, we made (slight) modifications to our existing house designs to integrate visitability features 2018 • 1 4-bedroom, 2-bath house in Springfield T ownship • 2 3-bedroom, 1 ½-bath houses in T oledo We build strength , stability and self-reliance through shelter . 14
Our Visitability Experience 2018 • 1 4-bedroom, 2-bath house in Springfield T ownship • 2 3-bedroom, 1 ½-bath houses in T oledo 2019 • 2 3-bedroom, 1 ½-bath houses in T oledo We build strength , stability and self-reliance through shelter . 15
Our Visitability Experience 2018 • 1 4-bedroom, 2-bath house in Springfield T ownship • 2 3-bedroom, 1 ½-bath houses in T oledo 2019 • 2 3-bedroom, 1 ½-bath houses in T oledo 2020 • 4 3-bedroom, 1 ½-bath houses (locations TBD) We build strength , stability and self-reliance through shelter . 16
Our Visitability Experience – No Step Entrance Changes • We installed an entry door that has an “ADA sill”. • We provided a ramped concrete sidewalk from driveway to front porch Issues / Solutions • Ramped sidewalk was raised higher than before and made final grade a little more difficult. Solved by installing elevated flower beds where sidewalk meets front porch. • Snow may make “ADA sill” door difficult to open. Our house design incorporates a covered entrance. Cost • Minimal We build strength , stability and self-reliance through shelter . 17
Our Visitability Experience – Door / Openings Changes • None required. Our house designs already included 36” doors. Issues / Solutions • None Cost • None We build strength , stability and self-reliance through shelter . 19
Our Visitability Experience – Hallways / Corridors Changes • None required. Our house designs already include 36” hallways. Issues / Solutions • None Cost • None We build strength , stability and self-reliance through shelter . 20
We build strength , stability and self-reliance through shelter . 21
Our Visitability Experience – Bathroom Changes • Providing clear floor space of 30” x 48” required us to changed the door on one bathroom from “inswing” to “outswing” Issues / Solutions • None. Interior doors can be mounted to swing either “in” or “out” Cost • None We build strength , stability and self-reliance through shelter . 22
Our Visitability Experience – Bathroom Walls Changes • Added blocking in walls for future grab bar installation Issues / Solutions • None Cost • Minimal. We use scrap lumber leftover from framing. We build strength , stability and self-reliance through shelter . 24
Our Visitability Experience – Electrical Outlets Changes • Mounted outlets 15 inches above the finished floor Issues / Solutions • Informed electricians of new outlet height. Cost • None We build strength , stability and self-reliance through shelter . 25
Our Visitability Experience – Electrical Controls Changes • Mounted all electrical controls no higher than 48” from finished floor Issues / Solutions • Height of breaker panel needed to be lowered compared to past houses. Cost • None We build strength , stability and self-reliance through shelter . 26
What is Universal Design? • Center for Universal Design: “the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design”. We build strength , stability and self-reliance through shelter . 27
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