B1 Dwelling Access
B1.02 Letterboxes
B1.01 Entrances
Section Summary
Section Summary
Letterboxes should be functional, robust and in keeping with the architecture of the site.
Entrances to all dwellings must be easily identifiable, provide a sense of arrival, provide wind, and rain protection and consider security requirements in their design and specification.
Letterbox considerations Checklist: •
Letterboxes shall be provided for all dwellings in accordance with Australia Post requirements. Each individual letterbox should be clearly numbered, secure, vandal proof and have provision for a padlock to be installed by the tenant. In each bank of letter boxes, allow one box per Unit. Mailboxes must be sized to take A4 sized letter; (approximately 350mm wide x 200mm high x 300mm deep). From a maintenance perspective integrated locks are acceptable but mailboxes that allow tenants to buy and use their own padlock are preferred. In multi-unit housing sites, the letter box stations may be located near the main entrance. The position of the mail facilities must be approved by Australia Post. Consider the integration of mail rooms and or letter box locations with the design of the main lobbies.
Entrances considerations Checklist: •
Consideration should be given to duplication of damp-proof courses, termite treatments and drainage. All front entries should be protected from the weather. Eaves protection only over entries is not acceptable.
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Entrances must be well lit.
Future proof provision for a security system to main dwelling entrance. Entries should have a spatial quality of their own and should not have views directly into bedrooms or bathrooms. The design and detailing of entrances should avoid concealed entrances and encourage passive surveillance where possible. Entry doors shall meet LHA ‘silver’ generally. SDA entry doors will need to be wider and meet NDIS SDA Design Standard as a minimum.
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High Density Letterboxes Considerations Checklist: •
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SDA Entrances considerations Checklist: •
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Refer to NDIS SDA Design Standard.
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A viewing panel or side window is recommended near SDA entrances to allow residents to view visitors approaching the door
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If there is a site o ce allow for one letter box for o ce mail.
Low Density Letterboxes Considerations Checklist: •
Standard, easily replaceable mailboxes to be specified in general but specifically relates to low density developments where vandalism occurs more often.
SDA Letterboxes Considerations Checklist: •
Concrete pathways must provide suitable wheelchair access to the letterbox. Ground surface beneath letterbox is level (gradient not steeper than 1:40) and has a turning space of 1500x1500mm. Letterboxes can be accessed from a seated (ie. wheelchair) or standing position (900-1200mm AFFL) and are not within 500mm of an internal corner.
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