(a) The dwelling unit may provide at least 1 primary no-step entry, valued at 8 points if it complies with the following:

(1) A door width and type that is 36 inches wide, at a minimum, with a standard pivot or hinged door;

(2) A maximum threshold height that is 1/2 inch beveled or 1/4 inch squared; and

(3) The no-step entry may be achieved through the addition of a permanent ramp on the outside of the dwelling unit when grading prevents reasonable no-step entry otherwise.

Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 31 Sec. 4203

  • Dwelling unit: shall mean any single family residence and each individual living unit in a duplex or triplex, or semi-detached residential building which is constructed with public financial assistance. See Delaware Code Title 31 Sec. 4202
  • points: shall mean the amount of credit given, out of a possible total of 41, for calculating an application's Universal Design Standards compliance for purposes of this chapter. See Delaware Code Title 31 Sec. 4202
  • Ramp: shall mean a surface with a running slope more than 1:20 and equal to or less than 1:12, and a cross slope less than 1:50. See Delaware Code Title 31 Sec. 4202

(b) A primary no-stop entry sheltered from weather with an overhang shall be valued at an additional 2 points.

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