15-Point SAFERhome Standards
at Everton Ridge Turtle Mountain show home
Construction Stage
15 Point SAFERhome Standards – one page summary (PDF)
15-Point SAFERhome Standards |
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Criteria | SAFERhome Standard | Description | |
STRUCTURAL
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1 | Exterior Thresholds | All exterior thresholds are flush. |
2 | Interior Thresholds | All interior thresholds meet minimal code constraints (eg. shower entrance). | |
3 | Doors (pinch points) | All doors and pinch points are a minimum of 34″ but ideally 36″ wide. | |
4 | Hallways | All hallways are a minimum of 40″ but ideally 42″ wide. | |
5 | Washroom Wall Reinforcements | Reinforced with 2×12″ solid lumber in all washroom tub, shower, and toilet locations. | |
6 | Wall Reinforcements (Top of the Stairs) |
At the top of all stairs, walls are reinforced with 2×12″ solid lumber at 36″ to centre. | |
7 | Multistory Connection Provision | Either an allowance for an elevator options in stacked closets or build all staircase(s) with a minimum width of 42″. | |
8 | Sink Cabinets | Cabinets underneath each sink are easily removed. | |
ELECTRICAL
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9 | Light Switch Positioning | All switches positioned at 42″ to the centre of the electrical box from the finished floor. |
10 | Electrical Outlet Positioning | All outlets positioned at 18″ to the centre of the electrical box from the finished floor. | |
11 | Electrical Outlet Placement Locations | Beside windows, especially where draperies or blinds may be installed. Bottom of staircases. Beside the toilet. Above external doors (inside). On front face of kitchen counter. | |
12 | Four-Plex Outlet Locations | Placed in master bedroom, home office, garage, utility room, and recreation room. | |
PLUMBING3 Standards |
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Bath and Shower Control Positioning | All controls are offset from centre, roughly 1/2 way between the historic centre location and the outside edge of the shower or tub enclosure. |
14 | Waste Pipes | All pipes are brought in no higher than 14″ to the centre of the pipe from floor level. | |
15 | Pressure/Temperature Control Valves |
(Canada for renovations only) Control valves are installed on all shower faucets. |