Aging in Place

For Newly Constructed Buildings CRC R327

Grab Bars

  • 1 bath on the entry-level shall have grab bar blocking
  • If there is no bath on the entry-level, then 2nd or 3rd floor
  • ≥ 2″x8″ @ 32″-39.25″
  • WC on both side walls or 1 side and back wall
  • Shower blocking shall be continuous at all wall framing
  • The tub and combo tub/shower shall be continuous on each end and back wall. The back wall shall be 6″ above the tub rim
  • Exceptions: pre-fab enclosures with integrated grab bars and free-standing tubs

Electrical Switch/Recep Heights

  • 15″-48″ from the finished floor
  • Exceptions: Dedicated receptacles – floor receptacles – at windows

Interior Doors (Effective 7/1/24)

  • 1 bath and 1 bedroom door on entry-level shall have a net clear opening of 32″ with the door at 90 degrees
  • If no bed/bath on the entry-level, then the 2nd or 3rd floor

Doorbells

  • ≤ 48″