1. General. Where central laundry facilities are not provided, G532-1 Location. The laundry facility may be located in the kitchen or family room but its location in a utility room or bathroom is preferable in order to provide more noise control and improved sanitation. G532-2 Laundry Space Allowances 1 laundry tray, 24" frontage x 20" combination sink and tray, 42" frontage x 21" 1 clothes washer, 30" frontage x 30" 1. Each dwelling unit shall have space(s) allocated to sleeping and such related activities as dressing and personal care, and study or reading. Sufficient space shall also be provided for clothes storage and housekeeping in the bedroom areas. 2. Although the required area in a Primary Bedroom varies depending upon the given room layout, adequate space shall be provided to permit comfortable use of essential furniture and circulation as follows: 2 1 1 1 *1 twin beds (3'-3" x 6'-10") dresser (1'-6" x 4'-4") chair (1'-6" x 1'-6") crib (2'-6" x 4'-6") table (1'-6" x 2'-6") for sewing or other work. A Secondary Double-Occupancy Bedroom shall have space to facilitate circulation and accommodate the following sized furniture: 1 desk (1'-8" x 3'-6") or storage chest for toys. A Secondary Single-Occupancy Bedroom shall have space to facilitate circulation and accommodate the following sized furniture: 3. Dormitory type (extra large) sleeping spaces to serve 3 or 4 persons may be provided in living units containing at least three other bedrooms. The design and area shall accommodate the required number of beds (not bunks) and other necessary furniture and have appropriate closet space. *Desirable Additional Furniture 4. Each bedroom shall have proper provisions for natural 5. Visual and auditory privacy is needed in all bedrooms.1 6. Safety provisions regarding a second means of egress shall be in accordance with the latest edition of the National Fire Protection Association, No. 101, "Life Safety Code". a. For reasonable access to, and use of, the bedroom furniture and equipment, the following minimum clearances should be observed: 42" at one side or foot of bed, for dressing 12" clearance for least used side of double bed or 6" clearance from side of bed to side of dresser or chest. 36" clearance in front of dresser, closet or chest of drawers. 24" clearance for major circulation path (door to 22" clearance on one side of twin bed b. It should not be necessary to move double beds in order to make them up. C. Bedrooms should be of suficient size to permit an alternate arrangement of furniture if at all possible. 1Reference: "A Guide to Airborne, Impact and Structure Borne Noise Control in Multifamily Dwellings", National Bureau of Standards, September, 1967 GUIDES G540-2 d. Primary Bedrooms should have at least one uninterrupted wall space of at least 10 ft. There should also be space provided for private working or resting separate from dressing spaces. Location a. b. C. The bedroom or sleeping area of the living unit should be located away from the living and working areas for privacy. In the analysis of the bedroom area, there should be a regard for the make-up of the family. With pre-school children, it is convenient if the master bedroom is located close to children's bedrooms. With teenage children, separation of the master bedroom from other bedrooms wherever possible to reduce noise is desirable. The location of doors, windows and closets should be planned to allow the best placement of the bed and other furniture. d. Placement of the closet so it is next to the door into the bedroom, minimizes the use of wall space. |