Delaware Code Title 31 Sec. 4204 – Interior accessible route; interior doors, doorways, and hallways
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The dwelling unit may provide for an accessible route running through the interior of the dwelling unit, valued at 8 points if it complies with the following:
(1) The accessible route shall be continuous through all spaces within the dwelling unit and shall connect to all primary living spaces, including, but not limited to, the living room, the family room, and the dining space;
(2) The interior doors and doorways, except for closets, of the dwelling unit shall provide a clear opening with a minimum width of 36 inches; and
(3) The hallways of the dwelling unit shall be at least 42 inches wide.
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 31 Sec. 4204
- Accessible route: shall mean a continuous, unobstructed path that complies with § 4204 of this title. See Delaware Code Title 31 Sec. 4202
- Dwelling unit: shall mean any single family residence and each individual living unit in a duplex or triplex, or semi-detached residential building which is constructed with public financial assistance. See Delaware Code Title 31 Sec. 4202
- points: shall mean the amount of credit given, out of a possible total of 41, for calculating an application's Universal Design Standards compliance for purposes of this chapter. See Delaware Code Title 31 Sec. 4202