(a) Ninety days after the Department of Housing and Community Development certifies and makes available a standard form pursuant to subdivision (h), but in no event sooner than July 1, 2004, for housing developments for which a building permit application is submitted on or after that date, a developer of any new for-sale residential housing development, including, but not limited to, a single family dwelling, duplex, triplex, townhouse, condominium, or other homes, shall provide to a buyer a list of universal accessibility features that would make the home entrance, interior routes of travel, the kitchen, and the bathrooms fully accessible to persons with disabilities. (b) (1) (A) The list shall include the features described in paragraphs (2) to (7), inclusive, and any others that the developer deems necessary or appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this section. (B) To the extent that any of the features described in paragraphs (2) to (7), inclusive, are included in Chapter 11A of the California Building Code (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), they shall be listed consistent with, and shall be installed in a manner at least consistent with, that chapter. A developer that lists and installs materials and features in a manner at least consistent with Chapter 11A or successor chapters of the California Building Code, shall be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of this subparagraph. Other features shall be listed and installed in a manner appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this section. (C) Notwithstanding subparagraph (B), the developer and buyer may agree in writing to different standards than those provided in subparagraph (B) if the different standards and their deviation from the standards in subparagraph (B) are clearly disclosed. (2) General external adaptations: (A) Accessible route of travel to the dwelling unit. (B) Accessible landscaping of the side and rear yards. (C) Accessible route from the garage or parking area to the dwelling unit primary and secondary entries. (3) Doors, openings, and entries: (A) Accessible primary front door, doorway, and threshold. (B) Accessible interior doors and doorways. (C) Accessible secondary exterior doors, doorways, and thresholds. (D) Accessible levered handles on all specified doors. (E) An entry door sidelight or high and low peephole viewers. (F) Visual fire alarms and visual doorbells. (G) Accessible sliding glass door. (4) General interior adaptations: (A) Accessible routes to at least one bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen from the primary entrance. (B) Accessible switches, outlets, and thermostats. (C) Visual fire alarms and visual doorbells. (D) Rocker light switches. (E) Closet rods and shelves adjustable from three feet to five feet six inches high. (F) A residential elevator or lift. (G) If provided, a service porch with accessible workspace, cabinets, and appliances. (5) Kitchen: (A) Adequate accessible clear floorspace at appliances. (B) Repositionable sink and countertop workspaces. (C) Accessible cabinets and drawers, including pullout shelves, bread boards, and Lazy Susans. (D) Accessible sink features and controls. (E) Accessible built-in or provided appliances, including refrigerator, stove, oven, dishwasher, and countertop microwave or convection oven. (F) Enhancements such as a contrasting color edge at countertops, contrasting floor designs marking accessible routes and work areas, antiscald device on plumbing fixtures, and undercabinet lighting. (6) Bathrooms and powder rooms (applicable to one or more bathrooms, at the option of the buyer): (A) Grab bar backing and grab bars in all requested locations. (B) Accessible clear floorspace and turning circles. (C) Accessible sink (lavatory) with adequate knee space and protection. (D) Accessible toilet (water closet). (E) Accessible roll-in shower in lieu of a standard tub or shower. (F) Accessible faucet handles and an adjustable handheld showerhead. (G) Enhancement
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