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 Designers Responsibilities – Performance Solutions

July 26, 2021
Bruce Bromley

Please Note: This requirement is an Australian Building Codes Board directive and does not just apply to access. All performance solutions including...

But a Swimming Pool is BCA Class 10b, or is it?

December 16, 2020
Bruce Bromley

Not in most cases contrary to the typical advice given Class 3 hotel swimming pool This issue comes up tim...

Specular Inclusive vs Specular Exclusive for Luminance Contrast

September 19, 2020
Tanisha Cowell

Measurement methods when testing for luminance contrast – Specular Inclusive vs Exclusive Most peop...