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Last Updated 20th January 2020
Electric overhead hoists can be a space-saving and convenient transfer option for the home. Overhead hoists are also often better suited for lifting a...
Read more about "Can I use an electric overhead hoist at home, without installing it on the ceiling?"
If stairs are unavoidable, builders should talk to owners about how the stairs might be adapted in the future. For instance, builders could ensure tha...
Read more about "Is compliance with the Building Code of Australia - 04 stair design principles for staircases sufficient?"
Last Updated 21st January 2020
Any underdevelopment or diminishment of capacities impacts a persons ability to transport themselves independently and safely. Mobility requires a fir...
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The Australian population is ageing. The current life expectancy is 81.5 years for females and 75.9 years for males. The likelihood of reporting mobi...
Read more about "What demographic changes are driving the need to change residential construction practice?"
In Australia there are no Building Standards that provide recommended dimensions. Historically this was a supplementary recommendation in AS1428.2 199...
Read more about "What dimensions are required for a Platform step for mobility frame and walker access?"
Home modifications are changes made to the home environment to help people to be more independent and safe in their own home and reduce any risk of in...
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RSS stands for Rich Site Summary but could be explained as a news feed that goes to your email, tablet or smart phone. News feeds are an easy way to ...
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The Coefficient of Friction givens an indication of the slip resistance of a surface. The coefficient of friction value is expressed as a number betwe...
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Last Updated 12th October 2020
The fire door manufacturer and installer have the responsibility of certifying the fire door to comply with the Australian Standards. The wall in whic...
Read more about "Where does the duty of care lies for ensuring that an apartment door is still fire safe, when modifying it with automated systems? "
The Home Modification Information ClearinghouseSystematic Review of timber decking (Bridge, 2002), and the timber slip resistance Forum held in Februa...
Read more about "Why can't data on Coefficient of Friction (COF) values of timber be located?"
The lack of known published COF values of timber assuming normal mobility, let alone abnormal gait, wheelchairs etc. make it hard to comply to some Bu...
Read more about "Why is the lack of Coefficient of Friction (COF) values of timber an issue?"
The Clearinghouse project team recognises the importance of education and training to introduce the new website. If you are having difficulties using ...
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