Table of Contents
1 SCOPE
2 APPLICATION
3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
4 DEFINITIONS
5 DIMENSIONS
6 CIRCULATION SPACES
7 CONTINUOUS ACCESSIBLE PATH OF TRAVEL
8 WALKWAYS, RAMPS AND LANDINGS
9 GROUND AND FLOOR SURFACES
10 HANDRAILS AND GRABRAILS
11 DOORWAYS AND DOORS
12 LIFTS
13 STAIRWAYS
14 CAR PARKING FACILITIES
15 SANITARY FACILITIES
16 SYMBOLS
17 SIGNS
18 WARNINGS
19 LIGHTING
20 SOUND LEVELS
21 HEARING AUGMENTATION - LISTENING SYSTEMS
22 REACH RANGES
23 CONTROLS
24 FURNITURE AND FITMENTS
25 VIEWING RANGES
26 AUDITORIUMS AND ASSEMBLY AREAS
27 STREET FURNITURE
28 GATEWAYS AND CHECKOUTS
29 VENDING MACHINES
30 TELEPHONES
31 POST BOXES
32 TIME DELAY FOR LIGHTS AT PEDESTRIAN
CROSSING
APPENDICES
A KITCHENS AND LAUNDRIES
B ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON ACCESS
REQUIREMENTS IN SPECIFIC TYPES OF BUILDINGS
AND FACILITIES
C RAMP LENGTH RECKONER
Abstract
Sets out requirements for the design of buildings and facilities for access for people with disabilities. Where appropriate, these requirements are additional to the minimum requirements of AS 1428.1. Also covers requirements for buildings and facilities which are not covered in Part 1.
Scope
This Standard sets out requirements for the design of buildings and facilities for access for people with disabilities. Where appropriate, these requirements are enhanced from the minimum requirements of Part 1. This Standard also includes requirements for items which are not covered in Part 1, and is intended to be used in conjunction with Part 1.
This Standard does not include requirements for the following:
(a) Buildings and facilities which are purpose-built for children with disabilities or the provision of tactile ground surface indicators (see Preface).
(b) Service areas such as plant rooms, commercial kitchens, maintenance storerooms, maintenance access ways, rigging lifts and delivery docks.
Application
This Standard is written in a form which is suitable for use by the regulatory authorities or as a part of contract documentation. Compliance with this Standard will ensure compliance with the minimum requirements set out in AS 1428.1.
NOTES:
1 Additional information relating to access in kitchens and laundries is provided in Appendix A.
2 A summary of the access requirements for specific types of buildings and facilities is provided in Appendix B.
History
First published as part of AS CA52.1-1968.
Revised and redesignated AS 1428-1977.
Revised and redesignated in part as AS 1428 Supplement 1-1988.
Revised and redesignated AS 1428.2-1992.