Universal design features encouraged for residential accessibility under Section R320.3

Description

Dwellings constructed under the IRC not subject to Type A or Type B accessibility provisions are encouraged to include universal design features for accessibility per Section R320.3. Compliance is voluntary but signals best-practice intent.

Why this exists

Virginia's encouragement of universal-design features in non-mandated dwellings — supports aging-in-place and visitable-home design.

Categories

Applies to

• Jurisdiction: Virginia

Source

Solver enforcement

Browsable only — the solver does not currently enforce this directive (no spec-level data to check against). This entry exists so the architect personas can cite it in conversation and the user can read what the rule says.

Related directives

• Universal-design wider doorways · HUD UD §3.2
• Covered multifamily dwellings: at least one building entrance on an accessible route · HUD FHA Design Manual Requirement 1 (Chapter One)
• Public and common use areas must be readily accessible to and usable by people with disabilities · HUD FHA Design Manual Requirement 2 (Chapter Two)
• All doors must provide a clear opening of at least 32 inches when open 90 degrees · HUD FHA Design Manual Requirement 3 (Chapter Three)
• Accessible route into and through the dwelling unit must be at least 36 inches wide · HUD FHA Design Manual Requirement 4 (Chapter Four)