This is determined by the Building Classification.within the Building Code of Australia. More
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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
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Accessible (Disabled) Car ParkingShare :
To permit enough space for a side deployed ramp to enter and exit a motor vehicle. More
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Accessible (Disabled) Car ParkingShare :
Hearing augmentation systems must be provided where an inbuilt amplification system is provided (other than one only used for emergency warning).More
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Hearing AugmentationShare :
Type 15 lifts have a maximum of 4m travel, can be constant pressure controlled, Part 16 lifts can travel up to 12mMore
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Lifts & ElevatorsShare :
Lifts with constant pressure controls do not meet the DTS requirementsMore
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Lifts & ElevatorsShare :
AS1428.1-2009, Clause 6.5.1 requires a space 1500mm x 1500mm for a 90 degree turn, though the internal corner can be splayed 500mm x 500mm.More
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Lifts & ElevatorsShare :
What are the options now? Clause E3.6 of the Premises Standards and the BCA outline a number of passenger lift options. More
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Lifts & ElevatorsShare :
Not permitted under Clause F2.3(a) of the BCA. Note that depending on the situation consideration may be gievn to a ‘Performance Based’ approach to permit a Unisex Ambulant toilet inlieu of Separate Male & Female toilets. More
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Sanitary FacilitiesShare :
No, the features/clearances between the toilets accomodate different user ranges Accessible toilet – Person who uses a mobility chair requiring clearances for tranfer on/off the Pan. Ambulant facility – Person who may be an amputee, Muscular Dystophy, rely on crutches. More
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Sanitary FacilitiesShare :
The 1400mm exclusion zone caters for persons using a mobility chair to approach the Pan in their preferred way i.e. Front on, Diagonal or Side on. More
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Sanitary FacilitiesShare :
Accessible toilet – Person who uses a mobility chair requiring clearances for tranfer on/off the Pan. Ambulant toilet – Person who may be an amputee, Muscular Dystophy, rely on crutches.More
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Sanitary FacilitiesShare :
An ambulant toilet is provided for people with a disability who are capable of walking. It is similar to a standard toilet, however the cubicle door opens outwards and has larger easier to use door hardware, there must be a clear space of 900mm x 900mm both inside and outside the cubicle and there must be grab rails within the cubicle, located on each side of the toilet. A coat hook and the toiet paper dispenser must be located at the required height.More
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Sanitary FacilitiesShare :
No, there is insufficient reach range for persons using a mobility chair to reach forward and insert their arms down into the air jets.More
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Sanitary FacilitiesShare :
To date we have not seen any that meet the requirements of AS 1428.1:2009.More
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Sanitary FacilitiesShare :
Glazing bands are needed for people with vision impairment to alert them to a barrier created by clear glass, preventing them from walking through it.More
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Signs & Glazing BandsShare :
The following items are required when determining whether raised tactile and braille signage compliesMore
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Signs & Glazing BandsShare :
The BCA is specific in assigning all accessible sanitary facilities, and in some cases, general facilities, as unisex.More
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Signs & Glazing BandsShare :
We have created two toilet signs without using the words ‘Gender Neutral’. In fact, the signage does not nominate any gender or have any other gender identifying features. It simply classifies the facility as a toilet.More
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Signs & Glazing BandsShare :
"All Braille & tactile characters on signs are to be located between 1200mm and 1600mm above the floor level. Where accessible toilet signs just have a single line of text they must have the Braille and tactile characters located between 1250mm and 1350mm above floor level."More
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Signs & Glazing BandsShare :
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) refers accommodation for participants who are eligible for specialist housing solutions to assist with the delivery of environmental supports to cater for their significant functional impairment and/or meet their very high (support) needs. More
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Specialist Disability AccommodationShare :
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
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Stairs & RampsShare :
Yes, and it is recommended to both ramps and stairs should in fact be setback a minimum of 900mm to allow the required tactile ground surface indicators to be kept out of the transverse path of travel.More
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Stairs & RampsShare :
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
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Stairs & RampsShare :
The majority of people who are blind or vision impaired have some vision. The provision of sufficient luminance-contrast in the design of signage and the choice of TGSIs will enhance access to information for people with vision impairment and forall pedestriansMore
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Tactile Ground Surface IndicatorsShare :
Luminance contrast is defined in Australian Standard 1428.1-2009 as ‘the light reflected from one surface or component, compared to the light reflected from another surface or component’. It is not the difference in the colour or the colour contrast, but the difference in the light reflective properties of each colourMore
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Tactile Ground Surface IndicatorsShare :
The key issue with the use of Discrete TGSIs is Luminance contrast, especially with the polished stainless steel type which generally do not comply. More
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Tactile Ground Surface IndicatorsShare :
Ensure you are using the correct testing equipment and calculation when determining luminance contrast to ensure full compliance is achieved. Slip resistance is also a critical item for consideration.More
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Tactile Ground Surface IndicatorsShare :
One size does not fit all! One of the most common questions we get asked in our office is “how big...
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We are all familiar with the now, common sight of Tactile Ground Surface indicators, (TGSI’s) on footpaths,...
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Purchase Gender Neutral Toilet Sign A question we have received a number of times within our practice is the provision of and identification ...
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