§ 4201. Standards. All applications for public financial assistance to be used in the construction of new dwelling units shall include the extent of the proposed construction’s use of the standards of universal design found in this chapter. This chapter does not apply to redevelopment or rehabilitation of existing structures, to multi-family housing as defined […]
§ 4202. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall mean: (1) “Accessible level” shall mean the first floor of the dwelling unit. (2) “Accessible route” shall mean a continuous, unobstructed path that complies with § 4204 of this title. With the exception of ramped surfaces, all portions of an accessible route shall […]
§ 4203. Dwelling unit no-step entry. (a) The dwelling unit may provide at least 1 primary no-step entry, valued at 8 points if it complies with the following: (1) A door width and type that is 36 inches wide, at a minimum, with a standard pivot or hinged door; (2) A maximum threshold height that […]
§ 4204. Interior accessible route; interior doors, doorways, and hallways. 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 […]
§ 4205. Bathroom. (a) The bathroom shall be on an accessible level and be connected to the accessible route. (b) The bathroom shall have at least a 60-inch diameter turning space, valued at 1 point. (c) The bathroom shall have a barrier-free shower stall (2 points), raised toilet seat height of at least 16 inches […]
§ 4206. Bedrooms. The dwelling unit may provide at least 1 primary bedroom or room that can easily be converted to a primary bedroom within the dwelling unit on the accessible level and connected to the accessible route, valued at 7 points. 78 Del. Laws, c. 368, § 5;
§ 4207. Kitchen. (a) The kitchen shall be on an accessible level and be connected to the accessible route. (b) The kitchen in the dwelling unit shall have at least a 60-inch diameter turning space valued at 1 point. (c) The kitchen in the dwelling unit shall have all pull-out shelving valued at 1 point. […]
§ 4208. Hardware. (a) With the exception of panel boxes and HVAC filter access panels, all door hardware, cabinet hardware, faucets, bath and shower valves, diverters, and similar items throughout the dwelling unit shall be lever and wire handles or D-pull handles. Such items shall operate easily by using a single closed fist and shall […]
§ 4209. Implementation of this chapter. The administering entity shall comply with this chapter by incorporating points as calculated herein into its process for approving the use of public financial assistance for the construction of new dwelling units. The points for Universal Design Standards may be scaled to fit the individual process but shall be […]
§ 4210. Other applicable law or regulation. This chapter does not limit or supplant requirements, rights, or remedies which are otherwise applicable or available under any other building code, disabilities rights statute, or any other applicable law or regulation. To the extent any other applicable law or regulation contains more stringent standards and requirements, that […]
