HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

 

 

Information about the accessibility of every site listed in this booklet was obtained either from visit by trained personnel, or through questionnaire during the period from the summer of 1997 to early 1998. Access criteria for each aspect (entrance, lifts, counters, toilets, etc.) are set according to local and international standards.

 

 

Codes and Abbreviations

 

Box with "Y" denotes facilities accessible to wheelchair users.

Box with "N" denotes facilities inaccessible to wheelchair users.

Box marked as “NA” denotes facilities unavailable or not applicable.

 

 

Criteria used to determine accessibility:

 

RAMPS: Maximum gradient 1 in 12

CORRIDORS: Minimum clear width of 1050 mm

COUNTERS: Maximum height of 1000mm

ALL DOORS: Minimum clear width of 760mm between the open door and the opposite jamb

LIFTS: Minimum door width of 760mm; minimum internal space of 1070mm x 1070mm; maximum height of control panel 1370mm

TURNING SPACE FOR WHEELCHAIR: 1500mm x 1500mm

TOILET CUBICLES: Minimum door width of 760mm; minimun internal space 1500mm x 1750mm with grab bar; washbasin accessible

FITTING ROOM: With bench of maximum height of 450mm and sufficient turning space for wheelchair

TELEPHONE DIALS AND HANDSETS: Maximum height of 1370mm

CHANGE IN LEVELS: Should be ramped in passageway

CAR PARK: Specific parking space reserved which is accessible to a lift

SEATING SPACE FOR WHEELCHAIR USER: Reserved space no less than 800mm x 1200mm