Electric fixtures and switches are out of reach of the tub or shower enclosure. Ground fault circuit interrupters are near water sources. Faucet and valve handles are unbreakable. Outside the House Porches, balconies, terraces, copings, window wells, and other elevations or depressions are protected by railings and bannisters. Hedges, trees, or shrubs are not placed so as to obscure view of the street from driveway or to hide presence of a child moving toward the driveway.
Garage doors are of a type that are easy to operate.
Wide-roof overhang or porches are at entrances for protection from rain. Sidewalks and driveway have rough finish to prevent slipping when wet and are graded to a slight slope to eliminate puddles of water or spots of ice. Adequate ventilation is provided for the garage. Site is generally well drained to prevent puddling, and finished grade slopes are away from house to avoid leakage around foundation. No steep drops in grade and sidewalks with no single steps.