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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?"
Last Updated 21st January 2020
This is a difficult question and depends on the quality of construction (degree of trip and slip hazard risk considered reasonable) and the wording of...
Read more about "Could a builder be considered negligent, or be held liable if a user slipped on the bathroom floor after construction?"
Last Updated 8th December 2018
The short answer is yes, as Home Modifications are typically not covered by existing house and contents insurance. So despite keeping up payments and ...
Read more about "Do I need to contact my home and contents insurer prior to modifying or structurally altering my home?"
The main issue with grab rail installation into fibreglass is fourfold. Fibreglass exposure from working with it; Waterproofing; Fibreglass crack...
Read more about "Grab rail installation into fibreglass showers or modular units"
Last Updated 6th July 2015
Our website development was based on in-depth qualitative research involving just under one third of the HMM service providers in NSW. A copy of the '...
Read more about "How was the value of information to Home Modification and Maintenance service providers assessed?"
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 28th January 2021
The HMInfo Clearinghouse does not have any authority to respond to complaints on home modification jobs. However, the law requires a builder to meet ...
Read more about "Is the HMinfo Clearinghouse able to assist with complaints about home modification jobs?"
Last Updated 28th January 2020
There are no Standards available giving recommendations for flooring solutions that can prevent falls as well as injuries from the falls and from self...
Read more about "Is the wet-pour rubber flooring suitable for indoor and bathroom use? What type of flooring is recommended for (interior) residential spaces of people that tend to fall and/or self-harm? Are there any relevant standards?"
Basic ideas include storing dangerous items in locked cabinets or use hidden switches and control lockouts. Smart stoves are a useful innovation. Sma...
Read more about "Kitchen design aspects I might need to consider for cognitive impairment and attention issues"
Typically, the Building Code of Australia (BCA) calls up AS 1428.1 for technical specifications relating to grabrail provision for people with a disab...
Read more about "Should builders add a grabrail besides the toilet based on Australian Standards for Access and Mobility (AS 1428.1)?"
Any underdevelopment or diminishment of capacities impacts a persons ability to transport themselves independently and safely. Mobility requires a fir...
Read more about "What causes slips, trips and fall injuries?"
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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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 22nd March 2021
You can find information on how to arrange modifications that will enable you to be more safe and comfortable in your home in the HMinfo Consumer Fact...
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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? "
We encourage everyone to make comments and suggestions. Our contact details (phone, fax, postal address and email) are available in the Contact Us pag...
Read more about "Whom can we speak to if we have concerns about the information on the website or want to offer suggestions?"
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 ...
Read more about "Will education and training be provided for the Home Modification and Maintenance coordinators?"
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