B4 Bedrooms
B5 Bathrooms
B5.01 Bathrooms
B4.01 Bedrooms
Section Summary
Section Summary
For Social Housing Dwellings, bathrooms shall be provided as detailed in Error! Reference source not found. above. If certain dwelling layouts would benefit from minor variations to this requirement, the alternatives shall be presented to HCA for approval.
Bedrooms are to be functional, private spaces with natural ventilation, light, and su cient storage.
Bedroom Considerations Checklist:
Bathrooms need to be functional spaces with appropriate material selection and waterproof detailing.
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Each bedroom must be capable of accommodating two single beds with circulation space to and between both beds. Bedrooms must have one source of natural light and natural ventilation. Built-in wardrobes in bedrooms should be located on either wall adjacent to the door. Allow clearance for floor coverings of room to run into the wardrobe.
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Bathrooms Considerations Checklist:
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Walls within all WC’s and Bathrooms must be reinforced to support the future installation of grabrails. Refer to item 6 of LHA Guidelines for location of wall reinforcement sheeting. Wall finishes are to be full height and for the perimeter of the bathroom unless agreed otherwise with HCA. Monolithic wall finishes or large format tiles are preferred. Where vinyl is installed all floor to wall junctions must be coved. Provide colour matched plastic edge strip or discrete brushed aluminium angles to all external tiled corners. Alternative materials may be presented to HCA for consideration. Layouts to consider placement of toilet roll holder, towel rails, soap holder, robe hooks. Requirement for all fixtures and fittings to be hard wearing, easily maintained and replacement parts locally sourced. Plastic fixtures and fittings are not acceptable – refer specification schedule. Ensure su cient number of towel rails to number of occupants are provided (Nom. 450mm length per occupant as a guide). Minimum 900mm towel rail space is to be provided. Hooks are not desirable but may be provided where space is limited.
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SDA Bedroom Considerations Checklist:
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Refer to NDIS SDA Design Standard.
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B4.02 Bedroom Joinery
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Section Summary
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Bedroom joinery needs to be functional, robust, cost-e ective, and easily replaced. Storage provision is important and should be considerate of the needs of the proposed cohort.
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Bedroom Joinery Considerations Checklist:
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Wardrobes to have full length shelf and hanging rail 1800 high.
Wardrobes should be a minimum of 1200mm wide unless agreed with HCA.
SDA Bathrooms Considerations Checklist:
Wardrobes should be built up to the ceiling.
Wardrobes to have mirrored or prefinished sliding doors
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Refer to NDIS SDA Design Standard.
Bathroom layout is square or rectangular in shape
Note: Any state based regulatory requirements for bedroom joinery take precedent.
Provide a source of natural light in bathroom where feasible. Thermostatic mixing valve to be provided for safe water temperature control – TMV to be located in a position which supports ease of maintenance.
SDA Bedroom Joinery Considerations Checklist:
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Refer to NDIS SDA Design Standard.
robe joinery shall be designed to be flexible to allow customisation specific to the resident’s needs
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Wardrobe is to have sliding door panels
Wardrobe sliding door track to be rebated and of robust construction Wardrobe has the capacity to fully stack or stow-away door panels to one or both sides.
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Wardrobe hanging rail must allow for height adjustment.
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Wardrobe storage below 900mm AFFL incorporates a bank of drawers, as opposed to open shelving.
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