Certification
A LiveAble Homes Certification guarantees the design and features of your home will accommodate all physical abilities, reducing the need for costly modifications in the future.
The LiveAble Home Certification utilizes standard US and international residential building codes. Done well, Accessible Design becomes a virtually invisible element that allows any person living in or visiting the home to feel welcomed and comfortable.
LiveAble Homes certification is a searchable field in the RMLS system.
WHY CERTIFY?
Visitor Accessible
International Codes Council Type C
Fully Accessible
International Codes Council Types A & B
Custom Accessible
The home is “visitable” for all guests: a person in a wheelchair can easily access the main entertainment area, a half bathroom at minimum, and the hall leading to that bathroom.
The central living floor is fully accessible. A person in a wheelchair can perform all personal and housekeeping functions in this area.
The home has been customized for personalized accessibility. Specific features will be listed on the certificate. Level 3 homes must pass Level 1 and 2 certification, plus have at least one custom feature.
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Supports financial value of independent living
Supports aging in place
Preserves wealth
Promotes healthier, lower cost living
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Searchable field in Local Multiple Listing Service
Standardization of truly accessible features and homes
Access lifelong housing healthy living peace of mind
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Live with dignity, self-esteem, self-respect and control of one’s own decisions
Supports the safety and endurance of caregiving