Lifetime Homes FAQs

Lifetime Homes

FAQs

Q Why build Lifetime Homes when we now have Part M? (Answer 1)
Q Why build Lifetime Homes when we now have Part M? (Answer 2)
Q Do I have to meet all 16 standards to meet Lifetime Homes criteria?
Q What are the benefits to local authorities of Lifetime Homes?
Q What must I provide now and what can I make provision for later?
Q Why are the needs of people with sensory impairment not addressed by Lifetime Homes?
Q Do all the plans in the guide meet Scheme Development Standards?
Q Are turning circles required in all rooms?
Q Are the requirements for door and corridor widths applicable upstairs as well as downstairs?
Q Can you get level access french windows/doors?
Q Do you need an 800mm clear opening width for back doors?
Q Does level access over the threshold mean flat access over the threshold?
Q In terms of the �covered� entrance door, does this mean building a closed porch?
Q Is a level threshold achievable where properties have been built on the back edge of the pavement and the main entrance opens straight onto the pavement?
Q Will it be difficult for industry to modify the size of a standard door?
Q Where should the consumer unit (fuse cupboard) be located?
Q How does one make provision for a through the floor lift?
Q If I find a small stair-lift, can I make the distance from the wall to the opposite handrail less than 900mm?
Q Does car parking have to be provided?
Q What is the definition of car parking close to the home, is there a maximum distance?