Bedroom Extension

Specifications

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Address:
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Overall Aim Of Scheme

To provide a ground / first floor bedroom to enable the disabled person to access such a facility with / without carer assistance.

Specifications

Provide an extension to the property, which together with part of the existing facilities will create a single / double bedroom, with sufficient space for a single / double bed, single / double wardrobe and chest of drawers.

Floor of extension to be level with existing house floor.

Bedroom size to be approx. _____mm x _____mm.

Bedroom to incorporate approx. 1500mm x 1500mm space for 360-degree turn in wheelchair.

Bedroom to incorporate approx. 1000mm x 1000mm space for 360-degree turn with walking frame.

Allow 900 / 1000mm space beside the bed for wheelchair transfers or carers to assist with transfers.

Special Features

Supply and install appropriate low surface temperature form of heating to bedroom.

All thermostatic controls for heating to be fitted at 800mm high to permit on/off switching and temperature variation.

Supply and install suitable ventilation to bedroom by means of window with opener at a height of approx. _______mm from finished floor level.

Supply and install internal door sets with a minimum clear opening width of 712mm / 788mm / 865mm /……..mm.

Supply and install hinged /sliding/folding/ bi-fold/double doors to bedroom.

Supply and install x rocker type light switches, at height of approx. 1000mm.

Supply and install x double/single power points at height of approx. 800mm from finished floor level. Position to be agreed with the Occupational Therapist.

Other Requirements

General

Radiators should not obstruct manoeuvring or be sited where they could be used as handrails.

Windows should be easy to open and operate.

Windows should provide good visibility when seated with maximum natural light and sill height of approx. 600mm where possible.

Corridors and walkways to be optimum width approx. 1000mm after siting radiators.

Walls and ceilings should be strong enough for wall and ceiling fixed specialist equipment (i.e. rails and hoists).

The design and layout of the above brief must be agreed with the Occupational Therapist before final arrangements are made for the manufacture or installation.

Occupational Therapist:
Assistant Team Manager:
Date:

Swindon Borough Council Occupational Therapy Service – Specification

Bedroom Extension

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Bedroom Extension

Diana Coombs

2002-01-14

Swindon Borough Council

Swindon Borough Council