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GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. ACCESSIBLE RAMPS
GRADIENT: MAX 1:20; STEEPER ALLOWED IN SPECIAL CASES.
HANDRAILS: INTERMEDIATE FOR RAMPS ≥3000MM WIDTH, DOUBLE "J-TYPE" SUPPORTS.
LANDINGS: REQUIRED FOR RAMPS >10.50M; LANDINGS 1800MM MIN LENGTH.
RAISED EDGE: MIN 100MM ON BOTH SIDES.
TACTILE STRIPS: AT HEAD, FOOT, LANDINGS; 600MM DEPTH, 300MM FROM HEAD/FOOT.
RAILINGS: FOR RAMPS >200MM RISE LEADING TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC, ADD RAIL AT
LOWER END 1800MM FROM FOOT.
2. FLOORS AND GROUND SURFACES
SURFACE: SLIP-RESISTANT, LEVEL, STABLE.
CONTRAST: MIN 30% FROM ADJACENT WALLS; CLEAR FLOOR-WALL DISTINCTION.
WARNING SURFACES: USE CONTRASTING COLOR BANDS, DETECTABLE WARNINGS.
3. CHANNEL COVERS AND FLOOR PROTRUSIONS
4. GRATINGS
5. HANDRAILS AND GRAB BARS
EXTENSIONS: 300MM BEFORE AND AFTER RAMPS/STAIRS, CLOSED-END.
GRIP: ROUND CROSS-SECTION, 30-40MM DIAMETER.
WALL ATTACHMENT: MIN 50MM FROM WALL, 40MM ON LEDGES.
6. PARKING
ACCESSIBLE SLOTS: FOR PWD-DRIVEN VEHICLES, PER TABLE A.4.1; PASSENGER INSIDE
VEHICLE.
PLACARDS: WITH CONTROL NUMBER AND PWD ID ON REAR-VIEW MIRROR.
DIMENSIONS: MIN 4000MM WIDTH, 5000MM LENGTH, 1500MM EXTRA WIDTH FOR
WHEELCHAIRS.
SIGNAGE: PAVEMENT MARKINGS, POLE-MOUNTED SIGNAGE, 600X600MM, 2200MM
HEIGHT.
7. SIGNAGE AND WAYFINDING
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF ACCESS: WHITE WHEELCHAIR SYMBOL ON UN BLUE
(PANTONE 279) BACKGROUND.
CONTRAST: MIN 30% LUMINANCE CONTRAST.
CLEARANCE: SIGNS PROTRUDING INTO WALKWAYS: MIN 2200 MM VERTICAL
CLEARANCE.
SIGNAGE: GRAPHIC, TEXT, AND BRAILLE SIGNS MAX HEIGHT 1500 MM.
DOOR SIGNS: ACCESSIBLE TOILETS/SHOWERS: 200 MM X 200 MM; ALL SIGNS MIN 200 MM
X 200 MM.
TACTILE FLOOR SURFACES:
AREAS: STAIRWAYS (EXCEPT FIRE EXITS), ESCALATORS, ELEVATORS, WALKALATORS, NON-
FIRE EXIT RAMPS, CURB RAMPS, SWIMMING POOL RAMPS.
PROTECTIVE BARRIERS ABSENCE: OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS <2000MM, PEDESTRIAN-
VEHICULAR TRAFFIC INTERSECTIONS.
LOCATIONS: OPEN SPACES, PATHWAYS, ENTRANCES/EXITS, SECURITY SCREENING AREAS,
TICKET COUNTERS/GATES, TOILETS/RESTROOMS, INFORMATION MAPS, ATMS/KIOSKS,
PLATFORM SCREEN DOORS, TRANSIT PLATFORMS.
8. BLUETOOTH BEACONS
NAVIGATIONAL AIDS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN INDOOR SPACES USING
SMARTPHONES AND LOW-ENERGY BLUETOOTH BEACONS.
9. HEARING ENHANCEMENT SYSTEMS
AT LEAST ONE PUBLIC INFORMATION/SERVICE COUNTER FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC FACILITIES
(E.G., CINEMAS, THEATERS, HOSPITALS, TRANSPORT STATIONS).
10. STAIRS
COMPLEMENTARY RAMPS, LIFTS, OR ESCALATORS FOR STAIRCASES ALONG ACCESSIBLE
ROUTES.
11. SURFACE MATERIALS AND FINISHES
MINIMUM 30% LUMINANCE CONTRAST FOR SURFACES/FEATURES, CONSISTENT
THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
12. LIGHTING AND ILLUMINATION
MINIMUM ILLUMINATION LEVEL OF 100 LUX FOR ACCESSIBLE ROUTES; OTHER SPACES
VARY PER LOCAL CODES.
13. PROTECTION ON LOW HEADROOM CLEARANCE
DETECTABLE TAPPING RAIL (400MM-580MM ABOVE FLOOR) IN AREAS WITH HEADROOM
≤2000MM ADJOINING ACCESSIBLE ROUTES.
14. PROTRUSIONS
AVOID OBSTACLES/PROJECTIONS IN PEDESTRIAN AREAS.
PROTRUDING OBJECTS: MAX 100MM FROM WALLS BELOW 2000MM HEIGHT, NO
SHARP EDGES, TACTILE GUIDANCE, NO WIDTH REDUCTION FOR ACCESSIBLE ROUTES.
B. OUTSIDE AND AROUND BUILDINGS
1. DROPPED SIDEWALKS
POLE SIGNAGE: 600 MM X 600 MM, 2200 MM MIN HEIGHT.
2. CURB RAMPS
GRADIENT: ≤1:15.
POLE SIGNAGE: 600 MM X 600 MM, 2200 MM MIN HEIGHT.
3. PATHWAYS, SIDEWALKS, AND WALKWAYS
MIN WIDTH 1800 MM FOR TWO WHEELCHAIRS.
DIRECTIONAL TACTILE BLOCKS ON WALKWAYS.
HEADROOM ≥2200 MM.
4. OPEN SPACES
TACTILE SURFACES PER SIGNAGE GUIDELINES.
EDGE PROTECTION ≥100 MM HEIGHT/WIDTH FOR DROPS ≥200 MM.
5. CROSSINGS
MEDIAN/ISLAND ≥1500 MM DEPTH (2000 MM PREFERRED) FOR CROSSINGS >10000 MM
OR ≥4 LANES.
CROSSINGS ≥2000 MM FROM CORNERS.
6. BOLLARDS
C. INSIDE BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
1. ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCES
VESTIBULES: LEVEL AREA 1800 MM X 1800 MM.
2. DOORS
CLEAR SPACE 1800 MM X 1800 MM (1500 MM IF OPENING ONTO A CORRIDOR).
HANDLES/LATCHES AT 900 MM HEIGHT.
FRAMELESS GLASS DOORS: MARKINGS 900 MM - 1500 MM HEIGHT, 100 MM BANDS,
CONTRASTING COLORS.
3. THRESHOLDS
MIN HEIGHT, MAX 12 MM, BEVELED IF >6 MM.
4. SWITCHES
5. CORRIDORS
6. . TOILETS AND BATHS
CUBICLES: MIN AREA 1800 MM X 1800 MM.
GRAB BARS:
DISTANCE FROM OUTER-FACE OF FIXED L-TYPE TO WALL: 100 MM.
DISTANCE FROM L-TYPE TO WATER CLOSET CENTERLINE: 350 MM.
DISTANCE FROM FLIP-UP GRAB BAR TO WATER CLOSET CENTERLINE: 350 MM.
WATER CLOSETS: INSTALLED 450 MM FROM SIDEWALL TO CENTERLINE.
TURNING SPACE: 1800 MM X 1800 MM, CLEAR TRANSFER SPACE 750 MM IF NOT DIRECTLY
ACCESSED.
TOILET SEAT HEIGHT: 450 MM.
EMERGENCY CALL BUTTON:
WATERPROOF, CONTRASTING COLOR.
LOCATED 400 MM - 600 MM FROM FLOOR.
AUDIBLE/VISIBLE ALARM SIGNAL, INSTALLED OUTSIDE TOILET OR IN CARETAKER’S OFFICE.
ACCESSIBLE BATHTUBS:
CLEAR TRANSFER SPACE: 900 MM X 1500 MM.
TWO SLIP-RESISTANT GRAB BARS:
L-TYPE: 1200 MM HORIZONTAL BAR 250 MM ABOVE BATHTUB RIM, 1200 MM VERTICAL BAR
AT SHOWER SIDE.
VERTICAL GRAB BAR: 1200 MM, 250 MM ABOVE BATHTUB RIM AT SHOWER SIDE OPPOSITE
L-TYPE.
SHOWER SPRAY UNIT & HOSE: MIN 1500 MM LENGTH, FIXED/HANDHELD.
7. CHANGING PLACES
FACILITY: MIN 3000 MM X 4000 MM, CEILING HEIGHT ≥2400 MM.
MANEUVERING SPACE: 2000 MM X 1800 MM.
WATER CLOSET SPACE: 1800 MM X 1800 MM.
8. ELEVATORS
HANDRAILS:
HEIGHT: 900 MM.
FIXED ON BOTH SIDES AND REAR.
GAP ≤150 MM IF NOT CONTINUOUS.
LOBBIES: MIN CLEAR SPACE 1800 MM X 1800 MM.
9. PLATFORM LIFTS AND WHEELCHAIR STAIR LIFTS
PLATFORM LIFTS:
CLEAR DOOR OPENING: MIN 900 MM.
MANEUVERING SPACE: MIN 1500 MM X 1500 MM.
INTERNAL SIZE: 1000 MM - 1200 MM WIDE X 1400 MM DEEP.
PARTITION HEIGHT (IF NOT FULL HEIGHT): MIN 1000 MM.
WHEELCHAIR STAIR LIFTS:
CLEAR DOOR OPENING: MIN 900 MM.
MANEUVERING SPACE: MIN 1500 MM X 1500 MM.
INTERNAL SIZE: 1000 MM - 1200 MM WIDE X 1400 MM DEEP.
PARTITION HEIGHT (IF NOT FULL HEIGHT): MIN 1000 MM.
10. ESCALATORS AND PASSENGER CONVEYANCES
TREAD WIDTH: MIN S800-TYPE (804 MM).
TACTILE WARNING STRIPS: DEPTH 600 MM, INSTALLED 300 MM BEFORE FLOOR PLATES AT
BOTH ENDS.
SPEED: MAX 30 METERS PER MINUTE.
LUMINANCE CONTRAST: MIN 30% FOR STEPS, COMB PLATES, APPROACH, BELT,
HANDRAILS.
11. PUBLIC TELEPHONES
HEIGHT: DIALING CONTROLS, COIN SLOTS, RECEIVERS, SIGNS: MAX 1200 MM FROM
FLOOR.
SPACE: CLEAR 1800 MM X 1800 MM IN FRONT OF TELEPHONES.
12. ATMS, KIOSKS, AND TICKET MACHINES
SPACE: CLEAR 1800 MM X 1800 MM IN FRONT.
INSTRUCTIONS: ACCESSIBLE VIA BRAILLE, TACTILE, AUDIO.
CONTROLS HEIGHT: 900 MM - 1200 MM.
COUNTERS: HEIGHT 750 MM, DEPTH 480 MM, WITH VERTICAL LEGROOM.
SIGNAGE: VISIBLE, MAX 2.4 M ABOVE FLOOR.
13. DRESSING ROOMS AND CUBICLES
COAT HOOK: MAX 1200 MM FROM FLOOR, PROJECTS ≤40 MM.
SPACE: CLEAR TURNAROUND 1800 MM X 1800 MM.
DOOR: CLEAR OPENING 900 MM, OPENS OUTWARD.
SIGNAGE: INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF ACCESSIBILITY, 1800 MM ON CENTER.
HANDRAILS: INSTALLED 800 MM FROM FLOOR.
14. TICKET OFFICE COUNTERS AND INFORMATION DESKS
COUNTER HEIGHTS:
LOWER LEVEL: 750 MM.
HIGHER LEVEL: 950 MM - 1100 MM.
LEGROOM: MIN VERTICAL 700 MM, COUNTER DEPTH 480 MM.
APPROACH: CLEAR FLOOR AREA 1500 MM X 1500 MM.
WIDTH: MIN 900 MM FOR ACCESSIBILITY.
15. WORKSTATIONS
AISLE WIDTH: MIN 900 MM.
DESK COUNTERS: VERTICAL LEGROOM 700 MM, COUNTER DEPTH 480 MM.
16. RESTAURANTS, EATERIES, AND DINING ESTABLISHMENTS
CIRCULATION PATH: MIN 1500 MM WIDE IN FRONT OF STALLS.
ACCESSIBLE ROUTE: MIN CLEAR WIDTH 900 MM TO TABLES.
DINING TABLE: HEIGHT 750 MM, KNEE SPACE 700 MM HIGH, 480 MM DEEP.
SERVICE COUNTERS:
LOWER LEVEL: 750 MM HEIGHT.
HIGHER LEVEL: 950 MM - 1100 MM HEIGHT.
FIXED SEATS AND TABLES: MIN CLEAR SPACE 900 MM X 1200 MM, ACCOMMODATES TWO
WHEELCHAIR USERS.
17. HOTELS, APARTELLES, DORMITORIES, AND OTHER TRANSIENT LODGING FACILITIES
18. DESIGNATED REST AREAS AND EQUIPMENT FOR RESTING
BENCHES
WAITING ROOMS AND AREAS:
LAYOUT: CLEAR SPACE 1800 MM X 1800 MM FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS.
SEATING
FLOORING
DRINKING WATER FACILITIES:
HEIGHT: 750 MM - 900 MM, SPOUT EXTENDS ≥50 MM FROM FRONT EDGE.
SPACE: CLEAR FLOOR 1800 MM X 1800 MM IN FRONT AND ALONGSIDE, CLEAR KNEE
SPACE 750 MM WIDE, 200 MM DEEP, 650 MM HIGH, CLEAR TOE SPACE 750 MM WIDE, 200
MM DEEP, 200 MM HIGH.
BREASTFEEDING ROOM:
ANTEROOM
DIAPER CHANGING AREA
LACTATION ROOM
D. SAFETY
1. FENCING FOR EXCAVATIONS ON ROADS AND SIDEWALKS
TOP RAIL HEIGHT: ≥1000 MM ABOVE ADJACENT SURFACE.
TAPPING RAIL: ≤350 MM ABOVE ADJACENT SURFACE TO ASSIST THE BLIND.
2. AREAS OF REFUGE
E. SPECIAL TYPES OF FACILITIES
1. SWIMMING POOLS
CLEAR TRANSFER SPACE: 1500 MM X 1500 MM MIN, SLOPE ≤1:12 AT BASE OF POOL
TRANSFER WALL.
2. BENCHES
3. TEAM PLAYER SEATING AREAS
4. SHOOTING FACILITIES
FIXED FIRING POSITIONS: ≥5% (MIN ONE) ACCESSIBLE BY ROUTE.
SPACE: 1500 MM DIAMETER, SLOPES ≤1:48 FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS.
TYPES: DIFFERENT ADMISSION PRICES, WEATHER COVERING, LIGHTING, SHOOTING
EVENTS.
5. BOWLING LANES
ACCESSIBLE LANES: ≥5% (MIN ONE).
SEATING AREAS: ACCESSIBLE ROUTE COMPLIANCE FOR LANES.
6. AUDITORIUMS, ARENAS, THEATERS, AND OTHER ASSEMBLY AREAS
HEARING ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM:
FUNCTION ROOMS, HALLS, AUDITORIUMS.
PUBLIC INFO/SERVICE COUNTERS: CINEMAS, THEATERS, CONCERT HALLS, STADIUMS,
MUSEUMS, THEME PARKS, FAMILY AMUSEMENT CENTERS, SPORT COMPLEXES, SWIMMING
POOLS, HOSPITALS, CLINICS, TRANSPORT STATIONS, INTERCHANGES, TERMINALS.
7. TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES
PATHWAYS AND CORRIDORS
CONTROLLED PASSAGE
AUTOMATIC DOORS
PLATFORM SCREEN DOORS
ESCALATORS
ELEVATORS
RESPITE AREA
PLATFORM EDGE TO TRANSIT VEHICLE