A plain English explanation of this ACT planning and property term.
Livable Housing Design Standard is a set of technical provisions that, when complied with, enables dwellings to better meet the needs of the community, including older people and people with mobility limitations. The Standard forms part of the National Construction Code (NCC) and sets minimum technical requirements for the design of new dwellings to improve accessibility, usability, and adaptability.
Livable Housing Design Standard is a set of minimum building design requirements that makes homes easier and safer for people of all ages and abilities to live in. It includes features such as step-free entrances, wider doorways and hallways, more space in bathrooms and toilets, and wall reinforcement for future grab rails, making homes easier to use and adapt as people's needs change over time.