1) Enter & exit of the home

• At least one no-step entry with canopy/awning for protection
• Walkway path with little or no slope and 36-inches wide
• Surface to place packages on when opening the door
• Accessible level doorbell
• Keyless door locks operated by remote control or keypad
• Sensor light at entry aiming at front door lock
• 36-inch wide door (to accommodate 32 inches width)
• Lever-style door handles
• Non-slip flooring in foyer
• High/low peephole viewer
• Ramp to doorway if required

2) Up & down stairs

• Sturdy hand rails on both sides of stairways, 11/4-inch diameter
• Contrast strips on top and bottom stairs to increase visibility
• Color contrast between treads and risers on stairs and use of lighting
• Stair treads are 10 to 11-inches deep, wide enough for entire foot
• No carpet
• Stair rise is no more than 7-inches from one step to the next
• Multi-story homes may provide either pre-framed shaft (i.e. stacked closets) for future elevator, or stairway width must be a minimum of 4 feet to allow space for a stair lift

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