Accessible (Disabled) Car Parking

How Many Disabled Car Parks Do I Need?

This is determined by the Building Classification.within the Building Code of Australia. More

How Big Should Accessible (Disabled) Carparking Spaces Be?

5400mm Long by 2 x 2400mm wide (4800mm wide) (One dedicated parking space + One Shared Space) If two accessible carparks are required, they may use the shared space in between them, however, the size would then be 3 x 2400mm (7200mm wide). More

Why Are Accessible (Disabled) Car Parks Now So Big?

To permit enough space for a side deployed ramp to enter and exit a motor vehicle. More

New Changing Places Design Specifications 2020

March 30, 2020
Bruce Bromley

It has been a very rewarding twelve months sharing my knowledge by assisting in the development of two technical standar...

BCA 2019 Amendments relating to Access for People with Disability

April 30, 2019
Alison Shiels

The new BCA 2019, Volume One to be adopted on 1st May includes various amendments which are considered necessary for the effective applicat...

Accessible Adult Change Facilities Vs Changing Places BCA 2019

February 22, 2019
Alison Shiels

Update 1 May 2019 NCC 2019 Guide to BCA Volume One Specification F2.9 Accessible adult change facilities Specifi...