Authority: IC 22-13-2-2; IC 22-13-2-13; IC 22-13-4-7

Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-14; IC 22-15; IC 36-7

Sec. 3. When a person contracts with a designer or builder, or both, for the construction of a dwelling with a visitability feature:

1. (1) the feature shall be designed and constructed in such a manner that complies with the standard put forth in the section of this rule for that feature; and

2. (2) the accessible route shall be designed and constructed in such a manner that:

   1. (A) at least one (1) building entrance is on an accessible route;
   2. (B) all doors on the accessible route shall be thirty-six (36) inches (ninety-one and forty-four hundredths (91.44) centimeters) in width; and

   3. (C) all dwelling units shall contain the features of adaptable design, such as:

      1. (i) an accessible route into and through the dwelling unit;
      2. (ii) light switches, electrical receptacle outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls in accessible locations;
      3. (iii) reinforcements in bathroom walls to allow installation of grab bars around the toilet, tub, shower stall, and shower seat, where such facilities are provided;
      4. (iv) kitchens and bathrooms such that an individual in a wheelchair can maneuver about the space; and
      5. (v) all habitable rooms shall have a minimum size of seven (7) feet by ten (10) feet.

(Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 27-1-3; filed Sep 12, 2005, 9:48 a.m.: 29 IR 505; readopted filed Aug 4, 2011, 8:35 a.m.: 20110831-IR-675110254RFA; readopted filed Mar 10, 2017, 9:37 a.m.: 20170405-IR- 675170005RFA; readopted filed May 11, 2023, 2:22 p.m.: 20230607-IR-675230104RFA)