1	Bedrooms & Standard Clearances CFS 347, Design for Special Needs Monday, March 25, 2002
2	Standard Clearances Major traffic paths should be 3 feet or wider Minimal clearance for traffic is 18” Seating pieces used with coffee tables need slightly over one foot of clearance between the table and the front of the seat. For a user to be able to extend his or her legs in front of a seating piece, about three feet of space is required, depanding on the length and the degree of extension.
3	Standard Clearances (cont.) Desks and pianos require a minimum of three feet of clearance for chairs, benches and users. Comfortable dining requires slightly more than two feet of space per user along the perimeter of the table. In order to accommodate a seated diner and space behind for passage and serving, three feet of space should be planned. Getting in and out of a dining chair requires about 18” of space.
4	Standard Clearances: The Bedroom Three feet is adequate clearance between a bed and dresser with 25”-72” frontage Space between two beds should be from 30-36” Minimal clearance to facilitate bed making is 18” between the bed and the wall In a bathroom, clearance of 30-42” provides adequate space for most functions.
5	Bedroom Closets 36” of rod space for one person 72” of rod space for two people Minimum interior depth is 24” Maximum reach-in is 6”
6	Arrangement with Full Bed
7	Arrangement with Twin Beds
8	Accessible Bedroom
9	Bedside Controls Master control for all light in unit Alarm or intercom system that will unlock entry door. Remote control of TV, radio and sound. Control of ambient temperature Telephone & front door connection. Bed controls to help in moving Outlets & controls for warming pads, respirators, etc.
10	Additional Considerations Level floor treatment For elderly couple, separate beds Place for medications by the bed Chair for elderly and ambulatory disabled Customization of closet Grab bars Lighting by the bed
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