All the doorways inside home are at least 32 inches wide.

There is 18-24" of clear floor space on the handle side of each door.

There is 60 inches of clear floor space in front of each door.

All thresholds are either flush with the floor or 1/2inch high.

All the hallways in home are at least 36 inches wide.

There are lever door handles on all interior doors.

All lever handles curve back toward the door.

The handles are at least 5 inches long.

They are no higher than 44 inches from the floor.

On those doors that lock, the handles are "free-wheeling" or clutch" handles

The flat part of the steps (treads) are 11-12 inches deep.

Threads are at least 36 inches wide.

There is one landing for every 10 steps in the staircase.

There are at least three steps between each landing.

There is a landing each time a staircase changes direction.

Each stairway has a railing on both sides.

Single steps in home are clearly marked.

The staircase is well lit.

There is a light switch at the top and bottom of each staircase.

The front porch is visible from the street.

Each stairway or step in home has a handrail.

Each handrail is about 34 inches from the floor.

Each handrail is rounded off at the ends.

Each handrail has 1 1/2 inches of clearance from the wall.

The handrails can support 250 pounds.

The handrails extend 12 inches beyond the top and bottom step.

The handrails are no bigger than 11/2 inches round.

There is a handrail on each side of every staircase.

The handrails continue around each landing on a stairway.

Handrails are screwed tightly into the wall studs.

Handrails are tight with no loose parts.

Remove belongings that are not used.

Most things in the closets can be reached without a step stool

Clothing rods are 20-44 inches above the floor.

Closets are organized with drawers and shelves

Drawers are no more than 30 inches from the floor.

Drawers are full-extension that pull out all the way.

Shelves are no more than 18 inches deep.

Lower drawers are deep and upper drawers are shallow.

There are shoe shelves on the wall.

There are lights in the closets.

Light switches are easy to reach.

Main bedroom light switches are internally lit.

Doors on closets are at least 32 inches wide.

Electric outlets are at least 27 inches from floor.

All appliances are within 6 inches on an outlet.

Minimize use of extension cords.

At least one lamp in a room can be turned on by switch at door.

There is an electric outlet at or near the light switch near each door.

The laundry room is on the first floor of the home.

Washing Machines are front-loading.

Laundry supplies are within easy reach.

There is a rolling cart or fold-down shelf to sort clothing.

Create full use of natural light by opening curtains and shades.

A reading chair is near a window.

Windows are clean.

There are sufficient incandescent lights in home.

Each light fixture has the highest wattage bulb allowed.

Three-way bulbs are in all reading lamps.

Floor lamps are used to direct light where needed.

Stairways have plenty of light.

There is a light switch at the top and bottom of each staircase.

Nightlights are used in parts of the home where you walk after dark.

Rocker light switches are used throughout the home.

Light fixtures are easy to clean. And are kept clean.

Outdoor lights are also clean.

There is at least one smoke detector on each floor.

Smoke detectors are outside each bedroom.

At least one detector is battery- operated.

At least one detector is hard wired and runs on house current.

Smoke detectors are mounted on the ceiling.

Smoke detector batteries are changed at least once a year.

Smoke alarms are vacuumed at least once a year.

Smoke alarms are tested once a month.

Family knows what to do when the smoke detector sounds.

There is a fire extinguisher on each floor of the home.

There is at least one fire extinguisher in the kitchen.

The kitchen is near the door where groceries can be unloaded.

There are no throw rugs on the kitchen floor.

There is a fire extinguisher in an easy to reach place.

The microwave oven is at least 48 inches from the floor.

There is sufficient counter space for heated food to be placed when removed from microwave.

The microwave has touchpad controls.

The sink is no more than 6 1/2 inches deep.

The sink is 34 inches from the floor.

It has a single control handle faucet.

There is knee space under the sink.

There is a spray hose on the sink.

The sink has an anti-scald device installed.

The dishwasher is eight inches off the floor.

There is enough space next to the dishwasher to fit a small chair.

The dishwasher has button controls.

The shelves easily slide in and out.

One of the kitchen counters is at least 36 inches from the floor.

That counter has knee space underneath.

There is no clutter on the countertops.

The countertops are well lit.

Countertops have rounded edges.

Edges are a different color than the rest of the counter.

Countertops are smooth enough to slide a pot across.

Countertops have heat resistant surfaces.

There are -countertops on both sides of the sink, refrigerator and stove.

The refrigerator is a side by side.

The shelves slide in and out easily.

The refrigerator has a water and ice dispenser on the door.

Upper cabinets are only 48 inches from the floor.

Lower cabinets are six inches above the floor.

All heavy pots and pans are stored below counter.

There is a shelf below upper pan storage.

Shelves are no more than 10 inches deep.

Shelves on lower cabinets slide out easily.

Cabinets have u shaped handles.

There is a lazy-Susan in the corner cabinet.

There is a separate cook top and oven.

The cook top is on a counter that is 32 inches from the floor.

There is knee space below that counter.

The oven is mounted in the wall at a easily reachable height.

The oven has a door that swings to the side.

The cooking controls are at the front of the stove.

Cook top burners sit below a smooth, glass top.

A light on cook top tells when burners are hot.

The cook top has push button controls.

All the doorways inside home are at least 32 inches wide.

There is 18-24" of clear floor space on the handle side of each door.

There is 60 inches of clear floor space in front of each door.

All thresholds are either flush with the floor or 1/2inch high.

All the hallways in home are at least 36 inches wide.

There are lever door handles on all interior doors.

All lever handles curve back toward the door.

The handles are at least 5 inches long.

They are no higher than 44 inches from the floor.

On those doors that lock, the handles are "free-wheeling" or clutch" handles

The flat part of the steps (treads) are 11-12 inches deep.

Threads are at least 36 inches wide.

There is one landing for every 10 steps in the staircase.

There are at least three steps between each landing.

There is a landing each time a staircase changes direction.

Each stairway has a railing on both sides.

Single steps in home are clearly marked.

The staircase is well lit.

There is a light switch at the top and bottom of each staircase.

The front porch is visible from the street.

Each stairway or step in home has a handrail.

Each handrail is about 34 inches from the floor.

Each handrail is rounded off at the ends.

Each handrail has 1 1/2 inches of clearance from the wall.

The handrails can support 250 pounds.

The handrails extend 12 inches beyond the top and bottom step.

The handrails are no bigger than 11/2 inches round.

There is a handrail on each side of every staircase.

The handrails continue around each landing on a stairway.

Handrails are screwed tightly into the wall studs.

Handrails are tight with no loose parts.

Remove belongings that are not used.

Most things in the closets can be reached without a step stool

Clothing rods are 20-44 inches above the floor.

Closets are organized with drawers and shelves

Drawers are no more than 30 inches from the floor.

Drawers are full-extension that pull out all the way.

Shelves are no more than 18 inches deep.

Lower drawers are deep and upper drawers are shallow.

There are shoe shelves on the wall.

There are lights in the closets.

Light switches are easy to reach.

Main bedroom light switches are internally lit.

Doors on closets are at least 32 inches wide.

Electric outlets are at least 27 inches from floor.

All appliances are within 6 inches on an outlet.

Minimize use of extension cords.

At least one lamp in a room can be turned on by switch at door.

There is an electric outlet at or near the light switch near each door.

The laundry room is on the first floor of the home.

Washing Machines are front-loading.

Laundry supplies are within easy reach.

There is a rolling cart or fold-down shelf to sort clothing.

Create full use of natural light by opening curtains and shades.

A reading chair is near a window.

Windows are clean.

There are sufficient incandescent lights in home.

Each light fixture has the highest wattage bulb allowed.

Three-way bulbs are in all reading lamps.

Floor lamps are used to direct light where needed.

Stairways have plenty of light.

There is a light switch at the top and bottom of each staircase.

Nightlights are used in parts of the home where you walk after dark.

Rocker light switches are used throughout the home.

Light fixtures are easy to clean. And are kept clean.

Outdoor lights are also clean.

There is at least one smoke detector on each floor.

Smoke detectors are outside each bedroom.

At least one detector is battery- operated.

At least one detector is hard wired and runs on house current.

Smoke detectors are mounted on the ceiling.

Smoke detector batteries are changed at least once a year.

Smoke alarms are vacuumed at least once a year.

Smoke alarms are tested once a month.

Family knows what to do when the smoke detector sounds.

There is a fire extinguisher on each floor of the home.

There is at least one fire extinguisher in the kitchen.

The kitchen is near the door where groceries can be unloaded.

There are no throw rugs on the kitchen floor.

There is a fire extinguisher in an easy to reach place.

The microwave oven is at least 48 inches from the floor.

There is sufficient counter space for heated food to be placed when removed from microwave.

The microwave has touchpad controls.

The sink is no more than 6 1/2 inches deep.

The sink is 34 inches from the floor.

It has a single control handle faucet.

There is knee space under the sink.

There is a spray hose on the sink.

The sink has an anti-scald device installed.

The dishwasher is eight inches off the floor.

There is enough space next to the dishwasher to fit a small chair.

The dishwasher has button controls.

The shelves easily slide in and out.

One of the kitchen counters is at least 36 inches from the floor.

That counter has knee space underneath.

There is no clutter on the countertops.

The countertops are well lit.

Countertops have rounded edges.

Edges are a different color than the rest of the counter.

Countertops are smooth enough to slide a pot across.

Countertops have heat resistant surfaces.

There are -countertops on both sides of the sink, refrigerator and stove.

The refrigerator is a side by side.

The shelves slide in and out easily.

The refrigerator has a water and ice dispenser on the door.

Upper cabinets are only 48 inches from the floor.

Lower cabinets are six inches above the floor.

All heavy pots and pans are stored below counter.

There is a shelf below upper pan storage.

Shelves are no more than 10 inches deep.

Shelves on lower cabinets slide out easily.

Cabinets have u shaped handles.

There is a lazy-Susan in the corner cabinet.

There is a separate cook top and oven.

The cook top is on a counter that is 32 inches from the floor.

There is knee space below that counter.

The oven is mounted in the wall at a easily reachable height.

The oven has a door that swings to the side.

The cooking controls are at the front of the stove.

Cook top burners sit below a smooth, glass top.

A light on cook top tells when burners are hot.

The cook top has push button controls.