Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 (Accessibility Law) Review

Flashcards covering the scope, application, and minimum requirements for accessibility features as specified in Batas Pambansa Bilang 344.

Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 is also known as the __________.

ACCESSIBILITY LAW

The Implementing Rules and Regulations for BP 344 were issued by the __________.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS

The purpose of BP 344 is to make buildings, facilities, and utilities for public use accessible to __________.

disabled persons

A dropped curb should have a maximum gradient of __________ towards the street gutter.

$$1:20$$

The minimum width for a curb cut-out is __________.

$$0.90\,m$$

The maximum gradient for a curb cut-out is __________.

$$1/12$$

Walkways should have a minimum width of __________.

$$1.20\,m$$

The maximum cross gradient for walkways is __________.

$$1:100$$

To provide a clear walkway width, a minimum of __________ is required.

$$2.00\,m$$

Handrail heights should be set at __________ and __________.

$0.70\,m$ and $0.90\,m$

A parking space for disabled persons must have a minimum width of __________.

$$3.70\,m$$

The passage alongside a disabled parking space must have a minimum width of __________.

$$1.20\,m$$

If an entrance is not at the same level as the site arrival grade, __________ are required.

RAMPS

Entrances with vestibules should have a level area with a minimum dimension of __________.

$$1.80\,m$$

The maximum gradient for a ramp is __________.

$$1:12$$

The maximum length of a ramp between landings is __________.

$$6.00\,m$$

A water closet stall for disabled persons should have minimum dimensions of $1.70\,m$ by __________.

$$1.80\,m$$

The turning space area required for washrooms and toilets is __________.

$$1.50 \times 1.50$$

The maximum height for a urinal in an accessible washroom is __________.

$$0.46\,m$$

The maximum height for an accessible lavatory is __________.

$$0.80\,m$$

Tactile strips at the top and bottom of stairs must have a minimum width of __________.

$$0.30\,m$$

The maximum distance of an elevator from the entrance is __________.

$$30.00\,m$$

The minimum dimensions for elevator cars are $1.10\,m$ in width by __________.

$$1.40\,m$$

Elevator button controls with Braille signs should be placed at a height of __________ to __________.

$$0.90 - 1.20\,m$$