510 LIVING AREA 1. Each living unit shall contain space that is conducive to general family living activities, among which are entertaining, reading, writing, listening to music, watching television, relaxing and frequently children's play. Unless specifically provided for elsewhere in the unit, appropriate space for these activities shall be provided in the living 2. area. Furniture that can be accommodated in the living area shall include the following items (sizes are minimums): Necessary planning considerations should include: provision of adequate floor and wall space for furniture groupings, separation of trafficways from centers of activity and ease of access to furniture and windows. G510-2 Circulation a. Convenient use of, and access to, furniture in the living space should provide the following minimum clearances. 60" minimum between facing seating 24" minimum clearance where circulation occurs between furniture 30" minimum clearance for use of desk 36" minimum clearance for main trafficway 60" minimum distance between television set GUIDES b. Circulation through the living room should be as direct as possible, yet it should not interfere with the furniture placement. G510-3 Doors The location of doors should fully consider the need for G510-4 Conversation Area People gather or congregate during social activities in rather small groups. A desirable conversation distance is of relatively small size, approximately 10 ft. in diameter. 1. Each living unit shall contain space for the purpose of dining. This area may be combined with the living room or kitchen, or may be a separate room. 2. The amount of space allocated to dining shall be based on the number of persons to be served and proper circulation space. Appropriate space shall be provided for the storage of china and large dining articles either in the dining area itself or in the adjacent kitchen. 3. Space for accommodating the following size tables and chairs in the Dining Area shall be provided, according to the intended occupancy, as shown: G520-1 Size of the individual eating space on the table should be based upon a frontage of 24 inches and an area of approximately 2 sq. ft. In addition, table space should be large enough to accommodate serving dishes. G520-2 Desirable room for seating is a clear 42" all around the dining table. The following minimum clearances from the edge of the table should be provided. 32" for chairs plus access thereto 38" for chairs plus access and passage 42" for serving from behind chair 24" for passage only 48" from table to base cabinet (in kitchen) * Desirable additional furniture |