Delaware § 4203 - Dwelling unit no-step entry.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 4203 — Dwelling unit no-step entry., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4203. Dwelling unit no-step entry.
(a) The dwelling unit may provide at least 1 primary no-step entry, valued at 8 points if it complies with the following:
(1) A door width and type that is 36 inches wide, at a minimum, with a standard pivot or hinged door;
(2) A maximum threshold height that is 1/2 inch beveled or 1/4 inch squared; and
(3) The no-step entry may be achieved through the addition of a permanent ramp on the outside of the dwelling unit when grading prevents reasonable no-step entry otherwise.
(b) A primary no-stop entry sheltered from weather with an overhang shall be valued at an additional 2 points.
78 Del. Laws, c. 368, § 5;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 4203
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Section 4203 ("Dwelling unit no-step entry.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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