Section 3603. Accessible Interior

3603.1 "Entry level" defined.

In this § 3603, "entry level" means the level at which an accessible entrance is provided under § 3602.1 {"Requirements"}.

3603.2 Interior doors.

On the entry level of the dwelling, each door designed to allow passage must have an unobstructed opening of at least 32 inches when the door is open at a 90-degree angle.

3603.3 Environmental controls.

3603.3.1 "Environmental control" defined.

In this § 3603.3, "environmental control" means any switch or device that controls or regulates lights, temperature, fuses, fans, doors, security systems, or similar features included in the construction of the dwelling unit.

3603.3.2 Requirements.

On the entry level of the dwelling, each environmental control must be located:

1. no higher than 48 inches above the floor and no lower than 15 inches above the floor, and

2. if an environmental control is located directly above a counter, sink, or appliance, no higher than 3 inches above the counter, sink, or appliance.

3603.4 Habitable space.

The entry level of the dwelling must contain at least 1 interior room that:

1. has an area of not less that 108 sq. ft., and

2. contains no side or dimension narrower than 9 feet.

3603.5 Bathroom.

The entry level of the dwelling must contain at least 1 bathroom that contains:

1. a toilet,

2. a sink,

3. reinforced walls at the toilet, to allow for future installation of grab bars, and

4. the following minimum dimensions:

a. 30"-by-48" of clear floor space outside of the door swing,

b. 30"-by-48" of clear floor space parallel to and centered on the sink, and

c. 48"-by-56" of clear floor space at the toilet for a side approach.