Livable Housing Design Handbook
Australian Building Codes Board
The intent of the livable housing design requirements is described in their Objectives, which you can find at clause G7O1 (in Volume One) and H8O1 (in Volume Two). These Objectives are:
“…to ensure that housing is designed to meet the needs of the community, including
older people and those with a mobility-related disability.”
The reference to ‘the community’ appears first because the requirements are intended to benefit all home occupants. The reference to ‘mobility-related disability’ reflects how the requirements have also been designed around meeting the needs of people with reduced mobility.
The requirements may not fully cover everyone’s needs. There may be times where further design changes or home modifications are necessary to suit a person’s specific needs or
preferences.
The title ‘Livable Housing Design’ comes from the Livable Housing Design Guidelines, which are a voluntary guideline published by Livable Housing Australia. These guidelines were the basis of the requirements now included in the NCC.
Contents:
1: Introduction
2: Application Of Livable Housing Provisions
3: Dwelling Access
4: Dwelling Entrance
5: Internal Doors And Corridors
6: Sanitary Compartment
7: Shower
8: Reinforcement Of Bathroom And Sanitary Compartment Walls
Appendix A: Abbreviations
Appendix B: Compliance With The NCC
Appendix C: Examples Of Bathroom Layouts
Appendix D: Resources
