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[Subsidiary]
CAP. 123]
Building (Planning) Regulations
{1984 Ed.
(2) Such access shall be free from steps, kerbs other than dropped kerbs, steep ramps, doors or doorways which would impede the passage of a wheel chair or other form of barrier which would prevent access by the disabled.
(3) When car parking is provided, at least one car parking space shall be accessible to the said entrance and lift.
Ramps
2.
At changes in level other than when served by a lift or at kerbs there shall be a ramp. Ramps shall be designed as follows:
(a) ramps shall be not less than 1.05 m wide;
(b) a space not less than 1.5 m square shall be provided at the head and foot of every ramp;
(c) where a ramp is at a gradient of 1 in 20 or steeper, a landing 1.2 m long shall be provided for each 10 m length of horizontal run or part thereof;
(d) any ramp with a rise greater than 200 mm, leading down towards an area where vehicular traffic is possible, shall have a railing across the full width of its lower end, not less than 1.5 m from the foot of the ramp;
(e) no ramp shall be at a gradient exceeding 1 in 12;
(f) all ramps shall be provided with handrails on both sides. Supports shall not cause an obstruction to a height of 700 mm above ramp level.
Dropped Kerbs
3.
Changes in level at kerbs shall be by a dropped kerb. Dropped kerbs shall be provided at pedestrian crossings and at each end of the footpath of a private street or access road. Kerbs separating footpaths or ramps from vehicular areas shall be dropped kerbs. Dropped kerbs shall be constructed as follows:
(a) the length of dropped kerbs shall be not less than 1.2 m;
(b) the pavement at dropped kerbs shall be ramped at a gradient of less than 1 in 6 and there shall be a space of not less than 800 mm wide at the back of the ramp;
(c) kerbs adjoining dropped kerbs shall be ramped at a gradient of less than 1 in 6.
Lifts
4. Access shall be provided to every floor of the building by at least one lift having minimum internal car dimensions of 1.2 m by 1.1 m wide, with a clear door width when opened of not less than 750 mm.
Corridors, Lobbies etc.
5.
Space shall be allowed for manoeuvering wheel chairs in corridors, lobbies, paths and similar areas as follows:
(a) areas shall have a clear width of not less than 1.05 m;
(b) a space not less than 1.5 m square shall be provided at or within 3.5 m of every dead end;
(c) any lobby in a corridor shall be not less than 1.2 m long excluding space for door swings;
(d) a level area, extending not less than 1.2 m beyond the swings of the doors and not less than 1.5 m wide shall be provided on both sides of every entrance which requires compliance;
Provided that this item shall not apply to lobbies which lead only to staircases.
Doors
6. Doors for use by the disabled shall comply with the following specification:
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F 30
[Subsidiary]
CAP. 123]
Building (Planning) Regulations
{1984 Ed.
(2) Such access shall be free from steps. kerbs other than dropped kerbs, steep ramps, doors or doorways which would impede the passage of a wheel chair or other form of barrier which would prevent access by the disabled.
(3) When car parking is provided, at least one car parking space shall be accessible to the said entrance and lift.
Ramps
2.
At changes in level other than when served by a lift or at kerbs there shall be a ramp. Ramps shall be designed as follows-
(a) ramps shall be not less than 1.05 m wide:
(b) a space not less than 1.5 m square shall be provided at the head and foot of
every ramp:
(e) where a ramp is at a gradient of 1 in 20 or steeper, a landing 1.2 m long shall
be provided for each 10 m length of horizontal run or part thereof;
(d) any ramp with a rise greater than 200 mm, leading down towards an area where vehicular traffic is possible, shall have a railing across the full width of its lower end, not less than 1.5 m from the foot of the ramp:
(e) no ramp shall be at a gradient exceeding 1 in 12;
(/) all ramps shall be provided with handrails on both sides. Supports shall not
cause an obstruction to a height of 700 mm above ramp level.
Dropped Kerbs
3.
Changes in level at kerbs shall be by a dropped kerb. Dropped kerbs shall be provided at pedestrian crossings and at each end of the footpath of a private street or access road. Kerbs separating footpaths or ramps from vehicular areas shall be dropped kerbs. Dropped kerbs shall be constructed as follows-
Lifts
(a) the length of dropped kerbs shall be not less than 1.2 m;
(b) the pavement at dropped kerbs shall be ramped at a gradient of less than 1
in 6 and there shall be a space of not less than 800 mm wide at the back of the ramp:
(c) kerbs adjoining dropped kerbs shall be ramped at a gradient of less than I
in 6.
4. Access shall be provided to every floor of the building by at least one lift having minimum internal car dimensions of 1.2 m by 1.1 m wide, with a clear door width when opened of not less than 750 mm.
Corridors. Lobbies etc.
5.
Space shall be allowed for manoeuvering wheel chairs in corridors, lobbies, paths and similar areas as follows-
(a) areas shall have a clear width of not less than 1.05 m:
(b) a space not less than 1.5 m square shall be provided at or within 3.5 m of
every dead end;
(c) any lobby in a corridor shall be not less than 1.2 m long excluding space for
door swings:
(d) a level area, extending not less than 1.2 m beyond the swings of the doors and not less than 1.5 m wide shall be provided on both sides of every entrance which requires compliance:
Doors
Provided that this item shall not apply to lobbies which lead only to staircases.
6. Doors for use by the disabled shall comply with the following specifica- tion-
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