Living, Bedroom & Hallway (SDA) Building Codes & Rules


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Kitchen & Laundry (SDA)


Entry (SDA)

Bedroom Door & Circulation


  • Capped GPO at Door head for Future Automation[1]
  • Vandal proof Fittings & Fixtures provision[2]
  • Shall be a Solid Door if Timber[3]


Door Circulation RULES


NCC 2022 V2


All Building Classes


NCC 2022 D4D3 [2019 D3.2]


May 2023



NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4

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NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 5

≥ 1.0mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 5

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 10

≥ 3.1mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 10

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 12

≤ 1.1mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 12

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 10

1.53 x 2.1mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 10

Queen Bed

Furniture

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 5

≥ 1.0mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 5

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 5

≥ 1.2mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 5

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 10

≥ 1.0mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 10

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 6

≥ 600NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 6

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 5

≥ 1.0mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 5

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 6

≤ 1.1mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 6

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 10

≥ 1.4mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 10

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 12

GPONDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 12

  • ≥ 600mm - 1.1m AFFL

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 25

Lighting FixturesNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 25

  • Recessed Fixture Provision for Robust Design maintenance and safety

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 20

Ceiling Hoist Provision for High Physical Support design CategoryNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 20

  • ≥ 250kg Load Capacity going across the bed & down the bed
  • Inspected & Certified by a Qualified Structure Engineer

Wheelchair Maneuverability

Internal Corridors

& Passageway

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 21

Heating & Cooling System for Fully Accessible & High Physical Support design categoriesNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 21

  • Reverse Cycle air-conditioning provision with Accessible Thermostat location
  • If Centralized AC system, Habitable Room Zoning shall be provided

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 6

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4

Living Area Windows for Fully Accessible & High Physical Support design categoriesNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 6NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4

  • ≤ 1.0m AFFL all Window Sill
  • ≥ 600mm to 1.1m AFFL controls & lock
  • Laminated Glass or Polycarbonate Resin Material provision
  • Capped GPO at window head provision for Future Automation

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 12

Light Switches & ThermostatNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 12

  • ≥ 900mm to ≤ 1.1m AFFL installation
  • ≥ 500mm from any internal corner
  • Aligned with Door Handle
  • Dimmable light switches provision
  • ≥ 35mm (W) Light & GPO Switch
  • Toggle
  • Rocker Action
  • Push Pad

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 6

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4

Bedroom Windows for Fully Accessible & High Physical Support design categoriesNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 6NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4

  • ≥ 600mm to 1.1m AFFL controls & lock
  • ≤ 1.0m AFFL Window Sill at least on one window
  • Laminated Glass or Polycarbonate Resin Material provision
  • Lockable Window
  • Capped GPO at window head provision for Future Automation

Clear

Clear

Clear

Wall Face

Wall Face

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4

NDIS SDA Design Standard July 2018 Price Guide (2018-19), 2A

Onsite Overnight Assistant (OOA) RoomNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 22

Emergency Power SolutionNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 22

  • ≥ 2 Double Emergency GPO
  • ≥ 2-hour Outage Backup for Life Support Systems
  • On Participant's Bedroom & any Automated Doors on Entrance & Egress

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 10

RobeNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 10

  • ≥ 1.4m (W)
  • ≥ 1.54m clear space in front

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 10

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Switches & Power PointsNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 10NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 12

  •  3 Double GPO on Headboard Wall
  • 1 Double GPO on Opposite Wall of the Bed
  • Dimmable Light Switches provision

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 12

≥ 600NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 12

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 12

≥ 900NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 12

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 10

≥ 3.1mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 10

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 5

≥ 1.2mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 5

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 10

≥ 1.54mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 10

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 10

≥ 3.53 to ≥ 4.07mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 10

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 13

Flooring FinishNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 13

  • P3 or R10 Non - Slip provision
  • ≤ 15mm Pile Height & Backing for Carpet provision

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 10

≥ 1.2m (W) External

Bedroom Door CirculationNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 10

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 10

≥ 3.64mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 10

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4

≥ 950NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 13

Flooring FinishNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 13

  • P3 or R10 Non - Slip provision
  • ≤ 15mm Pile Height & Backing for Carpet provision

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 12

≥ 600NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 12

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4

≥ 900NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.11

≥ Ø 2.25mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.11

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4

≥ 820NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 5

≥ 1.2mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 5

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 10

≥ 1.0mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 10

Accessibility Overview

Participant's Bedroom Layout


  • Bedroom Shall be Sound Insulated[1]


Acceptable Bed Circulation LAYOUTS


NCC 2022 V3


All Building Classes


SDA Design Standard 10.2, Figure 17 & 18


May 2023



  • Applicable for Fully Accessible & High Physical Support design categories 2
  • Where ≥ 1.54m W clearance from Queen bed is the Suitable location of the Door & Robe

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 25

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