VERT / GREEN
Plan backing, circulation and adaptable zones before closing walls.
Accessible-ready kitchen and bathroom
Use a major renovation to place structure, plumbing, electrical systems and clearances so future adaptation does not require demolition.
JAUNE / YELLOW
An accessible-ready space is not necessarily currently accessible or compliant with every local rule.
ROUGE / RED
Avoid placing plumbing, structure or mechanical systems in areas intended to become future clearances.
Project triage
What the professional checks
The designer coordinates circulation, backing, plumbing, electrical systems and cabinetry with actual needs and applicable standards/rules.
Official sources
Vérifié / checked: 2026-08-23
Tools related to this issue
Manage the project through closeout
V14
Systems to check before closing the work
V14 connects envelope, air, fire, structure, water and code instead of treating each project in isolation.
V18
Specialized diagnostics to verify
V18 connects systems that become costly or regulated when a primary project triggers them.
V27
Project risks and overlooked interfaces
V27 connects payment, water, envelope, ventilation and jobsite details that often create costly surprises.
V28
Finish and service details to verify
V28 connects small details that become costly once finishes are closed.
V29
Household safety and compliance details
V29 connects smaller risks that often fall between finishes, appliances, plumbing and local code.
V30
Shared, access and specialized interfaces
V30 connects projects where multiple systems, owners or rules meet.
V31
Commissioning and everyday safety
V31 helps verify systems after work and document the values that make a home safer to operate.