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

DSAPT Amendment 2026: Due for commencement October 2026

September 7, 2026
Alison Shiels

The Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 otherwise known as the Transport Standa...

Design or Construction Constraints? Consider A Performance Solution

September 4, 2026
Alison Shiels

Most people think an access consultant’s job is to identify where a design doesn’t comply; however, our role involves much more ...

Premises Standard Update and Changes in AS 1428.1 2021

February 18, 2025
Chris Flynn

A recent update to The Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 (DAPS) came into effect on November 23, 2024. Among the changes was the inclusion of a reference t...