AS 4226-2008

1 - AS 4226-2008 GUIDELINES FOR SAFE HOUSING DESIGN
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
7 - FOREWORD
8 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
8 - 1.1 SCOPE
8 - 1.2 APPLICATION
8 - 1.2.1 Accommodation
8 - 1.2.2 Renovations
8 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
9 - 1.4 INTERPRETATION
9 - 1.5 DEFINITIONS
9 - 1.5.1 Accident
9 - 1.5.2 Baluster
9 - 1.5.3 Balustrade
9 - 1.5.4 Dwelling/house
9 - 1.5.5 Glare
9 - 1.5.6 Grabrail
9 - 1.5.7 Handrail
9 - 1.5.8 Incident
9 - 1.5.9 Nosing
9 - 1.5.10 Pitch
10 - 1.5.11 Pitch line
10 - 1.5.12 Ramp
10 - 1.5.13 Should
10 - 1.5.14 Slip-resistant
10 - 1.5.15 Spa pool
10 - 1.5.16 Swimming pool
10 - 1.5.17 Water storage tanks
11 - SECTION 2 SITE PLANNING
11 - 2.1 GENERAL
11 - 2.2 PROTECTION OF ENTRIES
11 - 2.3 CHILDREN'S OUTDOOR PLAY SPACES
11 - 2.4 VEHICLE ACCESS
11 - 2.4.1 Parking
12 - 2.4.2 Enclosed garages
12 - 2.4.3 Accessibility
12 - 2.4.4 Manoeuvring
12 - 2.4.5 Visibility
12 - 2.4.6 Approach
12 - 2.5 EXTERIOR STAIRS, PATHS AND PAVING
12 - 2.5.1 Gradients
12 - 2.5.2 Run-off
12 - 2.5.3 Surface finish
12 - 2.5.4 Handrails
12 - 2.5.5 Headroom
13 - 2.5.6 Entry landing
13 - 2.5.7 Flights
13 - 2.5.8 Risers
13 - 2.5.9 Visibility
13 - 2.6 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
13 - 2.6.1 General
13 - 2.6.2 Paths and accessways
13 - 2.6.3 Steps
13 - 2.6.4 Car parking
13 - 2.6.5 Open spaces
13 - 2.7 SWIMMING AND SPA POOLS
13 - 2.7.1 Fencing
14 - 2.7.2 Restricted access
14 - 2.7.3 Indoor pools
14 - 2.8 EXTERIOR BALCONIES, STEPS, DECKINGS AND TERRACES
14 - 2.9 WING WALLS AND OTHER FEATURES
14 - 2.10 OTHER OUTSIDE AMENITIES
14 - 2.11 ATTACHMENTS TO HOUSES
14 - 2.11.1 General
14 - 2.11.2 Basketball rings
15 - 2.11.3 Water tanks
15 - 2.12 ROOF CAVITY AND SUBFLOOR AREAS
16 - 2.13 GARBAGE CHUTES
17 - SECTION 3 WORKING AT HEIGHTS
17 - 3.1 GENERAL
17 - 3.2 EXTERIOR MATERIALS
17 - 3.3 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
18 - SECTION 4 FLOOR PLANNING
18 - 4.1 GENERAL
18 - 4.1.1 Safety issues
18 - 4.2 PLANNING AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
18 - 4.2.1 Planning
18 - 4.2.2 Activity areas
18 - 4.2.3 Doorways
18 - 4.2.4 Furniture layout
18 - 4.2.5 Changes in floor level
19 - 4.2.6 Storage
19 - 4.2.7 Furniture and furnishings
19 - 4.2.8 Mirrors and wall-hung items
19 - 4.2.9 Shelving
19 - 4.2.10 Surveillance
19 - 4.2.11 Projecting corners, sharp edges and abrasive surfaces
20 - SECTION 5 FLOORING
20 - 5.1 SELECTION OF MATERIALS
20 - 5.2 SLIP RESISTANCE
20 - 5.3 IMPACT RESISTANCE
20 - 5.4 CHANGES IN FLOOR LEVEL
20 - 5.5 CHANGES IN FLOORING MATERIAL
20 - 5.6 MAINTENANCE
20 - 5.7 RUGS AND MATS
21 - SECTION 6 FIRE SAFETY
21 - 6.1 FIRE PREVENTION
21 - 6.1.1 Wall linings
21 - 6.1.2 Fabric selection
21 - 6.1.3 Heating
22 - 6.1.4 Stoves and cooktops
22 - 6.1.5 Venting
22 - 6.1.6 Cupboards
22 - 6.2 FIRE ESCAPE
22 - 6.2.1 Escape route
23 - 6.2.2 Windows
23 - 6.2.3 Doors
23 - 6.3 FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE FIGHTING
23 - 6.3.1 Smoke alarms
23 - 6.3.2 Maintenance
24 - 6.3.3 Hoses
24 - 6.3.4 Extinguishers
24 - 6.3.5 Telephones
26 - SECTION 7 KITCHEN DESIGN
26 - 7.1 GENERAL
26 - 7.2 KITCHEN LAYOUT
26 - 7.2.1 Flooring
26 - 7.2.2 Floor levels
26 - 7.2.3 Kitchen planning
26 - 7.2.4 Distance
28 - 7.3 SPACE REQUIREMENTS-BENCHES AND WORK SURFACES
28 - 7.4 HEIGHT OF FITTINGS
28 - 7.4.1 Worktops
28 - 7.4.2 Cupboards
29 - 7.5 KITCHEN APPLIANCES
29 - 7.5.1 Ovens
29 - 7.5.2 Cooktop
29 - 7.5.3 Location
29 - 7.5.4 Gas appliances
29 - 7.5.5 Range hoods
29 - 7.5.6 Microwave ovens
29 - 7.6 KITCHEN STORAGE
29 - 7.6.1 Appliance storage
29 - 7.6.2 Pantry storage
29 - 7.6.3 Child-resistant storage
30 - SECTION 8 BATHROOM DESIGN AND TOILET DESIGN
30 - 8.1 GENERAL
30 - 8.1.1 Flooring
30 - 8.1.2 Taps
30 - 8.1.3 Bathroom layout
30 - 8.1.4 Grab rails
30 - 8.1.5 Cabinets
30 - 8.1.6 Edgings
32 - 8.2 BATHS
32 - 8.2.1 Shower-bath combinations
32 - 8.2.2 Slip resistance
32 - 8.2.3 Water mixing
32 - 8.2.4 Soap holders
32 - 8.3 SHOWERS
32 - 8.3.1 General
32 - 8.3.2 Taps
32 - 8.3.3 Shower screens
32 - 8.3.4 Soap holders
32 - 8.4 DOORS
32 - 8.4.1 Installation
33 - 8.5 HEATING AND VENTILATION
33 - 8.5.1 Heaters
33 - 8.5.2 Fans
33 - 8.6 PLACING OF POWER OUTLETS
34 - SECTION 9 LAUNDRY DESIGN
34 - 9.1 GENERAL
34 - 9.2 FLOORING
34 - 9.3 FITTINGS
34 - 9.4 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
35 - SECTION 10 DOORS AND WINDOWS
35 - 10.1 GLAZING
35 - 10.2 WINDOWS
36 - 10.3 DOOR AND WINDOW HARDWARE
36 - 10.3.1 Handles and latches
36 - 10.3.2 Deadlocks
36 - 10.3.3 Hold-open devices
36 - 10.3.4 Automatic door closers
36 - 10.3.5 Finger-pinch protection
37 - SECTION 11 STEPS AND STAIRS
37 - 11.1 GENERAL
37 - 11.1.1 Safety Issues
37 - 11.2 DESIGN-GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
37 - 11.2.1 Exclusivity of function
37 - 11.2.2 Visibility
37 - 11.2.3 Landings
37 - 11.2.4 Open risers
37 - 11.2.5 Doors
37 - 11.2.6 Glazing
38 - 11.3 DETAIL DESIGN
38 - 11.3.1 Pitch
38 - 11.3.2 Headroom
38 - 11.3.3 Stair width
38 - 11.4 TREADS AND RISERS
38 - 11.4.1 Treads
38 - 11.4.2 Surface finish
38 - 11.4.3 Risers
38 - 11.4.4 Construction tolerances
39 - 11.5 HANDRAILS
39 - 11.5.1 Grip
40 - 11.5.2 Strength
40 - 11.5.3 Installation
40 - 11.5.4 Length
40 - 11.6 BALUSTRADES
40 - 11.6.1 Openings
40 - 11.6.2 Height
40 - 11.7 STAIR GATES
40 - 11.7.1 Installation
40 - 11.7.2 Height
41 - 11.7.3 Operation
41 - 11.7.4 Maintenance
41 - 11.8 STAIR LIGHTING
41 - 11.8.1 Lighting level
41 - 11.8.2 Location of light source
41 - 11.8.3 Light switching
44 - SECTION 12 ELECTRICAL SERVICES
44 - 12.1 GENERAL
44 - 12.1.1 Compliance
44 - 12.1.2 Installations
44 - 12.1.3 Appliances
44 - 12.2 METER AND DISTRIBUTION BOARD
44 - 12.3 POWER OUTLETS
44 - 12.3.1 Quantity
44 - 12.3.2 Location
45 - 12.3.3 Height
45 - 12.3.4 Residual current devices
45 - 12.3.5 Stove-mounted power outlets
45 - 12.3.6 Kitchens
45 - 12.4 LIGHTING
45 - 12.4.1 Adequacy
45 - 12.4.2 Two-way lighting
45 - 12.4.3 Bedroom
45 - 12.4.4 Height of switches
45 - 12.4.5 Lighting at entries
45 - 12.4.6 Easy replacement
46 - 12.5 ELECTRIC HEATING AND COOLING
46 - 12.5.1 Capacity
46 - 12.5.2 Bathroom
46 - 12.5.3 Fans
46 - 12.6 HEATED TOWEL RAILS
47 - SECTION 13 HOT WATER
47 - 13.1 GENERAL
47 - 13.2 WATER TEMPERATURE
47 - 13.3 TAP TYPES AND POSITION
47 - 13.4 HOT-WATER CYLINDERS
49 - 13.5 SAFETY DEVICES FOR HOT-WATER SERVICES

Sets out guidelines for the design of safe dwellings. It describes design factors to be taken into account to reduce the likelihood of an injurious incident occurring in association with any building element or fitting, either alone or in association with other elements.

This Standard provides guidelines for the design of safe dwellings. It describes design factors to be taken into account to reduce the likelihood of an injurious incident occurring in association with any building element or fitting, either alone or in association with other elements.

Originated as AS 4226 1994.
Second edition 2008.