Lifetime Homes
Criterion 16
Sockets, switches and controls
What is required?
Sockets, switches and controls used on a day to day basis by the household located at heights that are not too high, or too low, to be reached comfortably by any potential occupant of the dwelling.
Why is this important?
Wheelchair users, or people less steady, or with bad backs, may not be able to reach down or up as far as others. It makes sense to locate controls in positions where all potential occupants can use them, preventing the need for potential alterations or assistance.