Stairs & Ramps

When Is A Stairway A Stairway?

Where there are 2 or more continual steps (or risers), it is considered a stairway, and must comply with BCA D3.3(a)(ii) of the BCA, which states that all stairways (except a fire-isolated stairway – see below) must comply with Clause 11 of AS1428.1More

How do internal stair handrails work with intermediate landings and required going (step) setbacks?

The intermediate (mid) landing on stairways needs to be extended to provide a setback to allow the handrail at the top of the first flight to extend the distance of one going, before turning 180 degrees and going up the second flight. More

Accessibility of Public Transport in Action: Passenger Ferries

February 14, 2022
Bruce Bromley

For public transport operators, accessibility and ease of use are essential to design considerations across...

Why Your Preschool or Childcare Centre needs AccessLatch

October 4, 2021
Bruce Bromley

If you’re a parent of young children in a kinder, preschool or childcare centre or visit a maternal child health centre (MCHC), you’ll...

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...