ISO 15928-7:2021 PDF Download

ISO 15928-7:2021 is a standard that provides a method for describing the performance of houses, specifically focusing on accessibility and usability. It outlines user needs, provides performance descriptions, and establishes evaluation processes. The standard aims to ensure that houses are designed and constructed in a way that meets the necessary parameters for accessibility and usability, with a particular emphasis on safety during daily use to prevent accidents such as tripping, falls, or collisions.

This standard is applicable in various contexts, including the evaluation of house design and construction, international trading of houses or their sub-systems, and the development of risk management tools for house protection. It does not specify a specific level of performance and does not provide design methods or criteria. It should be noted that structural safety, fire safety, and other performance attributes of a house are covered in other parts of the ISO 15928 series.

The standard acknowledges the challenges that arise when exporting houses, as the site and surrounding conditions may not be predetermined. It suggests that it is the responsibility of the builder and client to design the interface between the house entrance door and the ground, considering factors such as achieving a flat entry. However, the standard does provide design examples for accessibility.

It is worth mentioning that ISO 19208 provides guidelines for describing the performance of buildings in general, but ISO 15928-7:2021 specifically addresses the description of performance with regard to accessibility and usability in houses.