Implementing Accessibility Regulations and Requirements

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Accessible Ramps

Ramps required for changes in level.

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Minimum Clear Width

1.20 m minimum width for accessible ramps.

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Gradient

Maximum gradient of 1:12 for ramps.

<p>Maximum gradient of 1:12 for ramps.</p>
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Intermediate Handrails

Required for ramps 3m or wider.

<p>Required for ramps 3m or wider.</p>
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Maximum Ramp Length

6.00 m; longer requires landings.

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Landing Length

Minimum 1.50 m for ramps over 6m.

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Level Area

1.80 m minimum at ramp ends.

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Handrail Heights

700 mm and 900 mm above ramp floor.

<p>700 mm and 900 mm above ramp floor.</p>
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Handrail Extensions

300 mm extensions at ramp top and bottom.

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Curb Height

Minimum 100 mm height on ramp sides.

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Railing Requirement

1.80 m railing for ramps over 170 mm rise.

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Slip Resistant Materials

Coefficient of Friction: 0.6 (level), 0.8 (sloping).

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Carpet Requirements

Must be securely attached and have firm backing.

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Carpet Pile Thickness

Maximum pile thickness of 13 mm.

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Handrails for Ramps

Required for grade changes over 170 mm.

<p>Required for grade changes over 170 mm.</p>
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Handrail Installation

Installed on both sides of ramps and stairs.

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Handrail Heights for Stairs

900 mm and 700 mm above stairs.

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Protection Railings

Minimum height of 1100 mm for elevated areas.

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Handrail Extensions for Stairs

300 mm extensions at top and bottom.

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Grip Diameter

38 mm minimum to 45 mm maximum for handrails.

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Clear Distance from Wall

50 mm minimum for wall-mounted handrails.

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Clear Distance on Ledges

40 mm minimum for ledge-mounted handrails.

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Continuous Handrails

Required along entire stair length and landings.

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Carpet Edge Trim

Must comply with ADA standards.

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Dropped Sidewalks

Handrails not beyond crossing width.

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Intermediate Landings

Required for ramps exceeding 6.00 m length.

<p>Required for ramps exceeding 6.00 m length.</p>
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Accessible Parking Slot Requirement

Regulations for parking spaces for persons with disabilities.

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Total Number of Parking Slots

Total parking spaces determining accessible slot count.

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Accessible Parking Slots for 1-25

1 accessible slot required for 1-25 total spaces.

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Accessible Parking Slots for 26-50

2 accessible slots required for 26-50 total spaces.

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Accessible Parking Slots for 51-75

3 accessible slots required for 51-75 total spaces.

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Accessible Parking Slots for 76-100

4 accessible slots required for 76-100 total spaces.

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Accessible Parking Slots for 101-150

5 accessible slots required for 101-150 total spaces.

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Accessible Parking Slots for 151-200

6 accessible slots required for 151-200 total spaces.

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Accessible Parking Slots for 201-300

7 accessible slots required for 201-300 total spaces.

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Accessible Parking Slots for 301-400

8 accessible slots required for 301-400 total spaces.

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Accessible Parking Slots for 401-500

9 accessible slots required for 401-500 total spaces.

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Accessible Parking Slots for 501-1000

2% of total spaces required for 501-1000 slots.

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Accessible Parking Slots for 1001 and Over

20+ slots plus 1 for each 100 over 1000.

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Unauthorized Use Sanctions

Sanctions for misuse of reserved PWD parking slots.

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Space for Wheelchair Transfer

Slots must allow transfer space to wheelchair.

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Proximity to Main Entrances

Accessible slots should be near main entrances.

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PWD Presence Requirement

PWD must be in vehicle to use reserved space.

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Access Parking Sticker/Card

Required for control use of accessible parking.

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Preferred Parking Orientation

Slots should be perpendicular or angled to aisles.

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Parallel Parking Guidelines

Discouraged unless safe for entering/exiting vehicles.

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Minimum Slot Dimensions

Minimum width: 3.70 m, length: 5.00 m.

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Walkway Width Requirement

Minimum clear width of walkway: 1.20 m.

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Dropped Sidewalks/Curb Ramps

Required for raised access walkways.

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Signage Requirements

Pavement markings and pole-mounted signages required.

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Surface Condition

Slots must have a firm, level surface.

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Location Restrictions

Slots must not be on ramped or sloping areas.

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Indoor Parking Structure Location

Slots near accessible elevators or entrances.

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Dispersed Accessible Slots

Slots should be located near multiple accessible entrances.

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Shortest Accessible Route

Accessible parking must lead to shortest route to entrance.

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Signage Specifications

Pole signage: 600 mm x 600 mm, 2.00 m height.

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Pavement Sign Dimensions

Square sign: 1.00 m to 1.50 m in size.

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International Symbol of Access

White wheelchair symbol on UN Blue background.

<p>White wheelchair symbol on UN Blue background.</p>
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Intercom Installation

Intercom for assistance near accessible parking slots.

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Directional Signage

Signage guiding individuals with disabilities.

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Information Signage

Signage providing essential information for accessibility.

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Viewing Distance

Distance from which signage is effectively viewed.

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Minimum Letter Height

Smallest letter height for readability at distance.

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Tactile Maps

Maps designed for individuals with visual impairments.

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International Symbol of Access

Symbol indicating accessible routes and facilities.

<p>Symbol indicating accessible routes and facilities.</p>
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Vertical Clearance

Minimum height for signs above walkways.

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Protrusion Limit

Maximum allowed protrusion into pedestrian pathways.

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Sign Installation Height

Maximum height for signs above floor level.

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Braille Incorporation

Including Braille on signs for accessibility.

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Tactile Ground Surface Indicators

Blocks warning of hazards for visually impaired.

<p>Blocks warning of hazards for visually impaired.</p>
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Contrasting Colors

Use of different colors for better visibility.

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Tactile Symbols

Embossed symbols for tactile recognition.

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Character Proportion

Width to height ratio for tactile letters.

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Raised Characters

Characters raised for tactile identification.

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Pictorial Symbols

Visual symbols accompanying text for clarity.

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Stroke Width Ratio

Ratio of stroke width to character height.

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Finish and Contrast

Non-glare finish with contrasting character colors.

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Safety Routes

Designated paths ensuring safe travel for all.

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Embossed Height

Minimum height for tactile letters/numbers.

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Warning Indicators

Tactile blocks indicating potential hazards.

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Accessible Facilities

Locations designed for ease of access.

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Contrast Gray Value

Difference in gray value for visibility.

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Public Room Signage

Signs indicating areas accessible to the public.

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Height of Tactile Blocks

Height specifications for tactile warning blocks.

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Character Height Range

Height range for raised characters on signs.

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Pictogram Border Dimension

Minimum height for pictogram borders.

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Uniform risers

Maximum height of 150 mm for stairs.

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Slip-resistant material

Material preventing slipping on tread surfaces.

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Slanted nosings

Preferred over protruding to avoid tripping.

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Open stringers

Should be avoided in stair design.

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High contrast marking

Leading edge marked for visibility and safety.

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Tactile strip

300 mm wide strip before hazardous areas.

<p>300 mm wide strip before hazardous areas.</p>
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Handrail height

Installed at 900 mm and 700 mm above treads.

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Handrail extension

300 mm extension at top and bottom of stairs.

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Continuous handrails

Must run entire length of stairs.

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Dropped sidewalks

Provided at pedestrian crossings for accessibility.

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Crossing width

Dropped sidewalks match width of crossings.

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Minimum ramp depth

1.50 m for ramps less than 1.50 m wide.

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Minimum ramp width

4.00 m for national roads at crossings.

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Maximum cross gradient

1:100 (1%) slope to prevent water collection.

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