The following is a guide only and your local building codes will supersede anything here. If you are doing the construction yourself please get a building permit and ensure that all construction and building codes are adhered to and that your work is inspected by a Building Inspector. If you are hiring someone to do the work ensure that they are following all the codes and that the construction is "signed off" by the necessary inspectors.
 | GETTING AROUND INSIDE AND OUTSIDE YOUR HOME
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| KITCHEN, LAUNDRY AND STORAGE ROOM |
| BATHROOMS |
| STAIRS AND ACCESS RAMPS |
| OTHER ACCESSIBILITY ITEMS |
| water-based paints on walls and ceilings |
| floor coverings such as linoleum, ceramic tile, hardwood with water-based, low toxicity varnish, or flexible sheets or squares that are self-adhesive or affixed using water-based glue |
| cabinets made of solid wood, formaldehyde-free fiberboard, or particleboard that has been laminated or coated with a low toxicity sealant |
| exhaust fan to vent air and humidity outside |
| hypersensitive individuals should consider building a separate, outdoor-vented cupboard for storing household and other polluting products |
| we recommend installing an outdoor-vented central vacuum system to maintain good air quality |
| before beginning work, make sure surfaces are free of mold and dampness. If they are not, identify the cause and correct the situation, with the help of a specialist if necessary |
| during renovations, avoid breathing in dust from lead-based paints |
You will be able to find other items such as communication devices, bathroom aids and many more items from Companies listed on my LINKS TO OTHER SITES page. This link can also be found on my front page.
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