(a) With the exception of panel boxes and HVAC filter access panels, all door hardware, cabinet hardware, faucets, bath and shower valves, diverters, and similar items throughout the dwelling unit shall be lever and wire handles or D-pull handles. Such items shall operate easily by using a single closed fist and shall be valued at 2 points.

Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 31 Sec. 4208

  • 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

(b) Luminous rocker or toggle light switches, valued at 1 point, shall be mounted 36 to 42 inches above the finished floor throughout the dwelling unit, for a separate value of 1 point.

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