Light Switches and Lighting

• Light switches placed at a height between 3 feet and 3 feet 6 inches; if adjacent to a door, light switch positioned horizontal to the door handle for easy in locating it; two-way light switches at staircases and hallways; no more than 2 switches per light plate
• For persons with limited hand or finger mobility, rocker action switches, light switch extenders, wireless remote control switches, cord switches, dimmer switches, timer switches, and/or pull chains are recommended
• Wall-bracket lighting, placed within easy reach, is convenient, accessible for light bulb changing, and stable when securely fastened to the wall
• Table lamps with wide bases for maximum stability, pull chains, or pressure-sensitive switches
• Fuses and circuit-breakers within easy reach
• Power strips of switches and outlets, alongside the bed to control lights, TV, stereo, radio, etc., and in the kitchen to control these items and appliances

Heating/Air Conditioning and Central Vacuum Cleaning System

• Thermostatic controls positioned at a level for easy reading and operation
• Space heating may be required in bedrooms and bathrooms
• Air conditioning is required for people with impaired lung function or breathing problems and for most quadriplegics
• Ceiling-mounted circulating fans provide more even heat, circulate the air, and reduce expense of heating and air-conditioning
• A central vacuum system, with hoses and attachments plugged into special outlets built into the walls in each room, is useful