AS 1428.1-2009 PWD Code

AS 1428.1—2009                                      8



       4.16 Ramp, kerb
       An inclined surface on a continuous accessible path of travel with a maximum rise
       of 190 mm, a length not greater than 1520 mm and a gradient not steeper than
       1 in 8, located within or attached to a kerb.
       4.17 Ramp, step
       An inclined surface on a continuous accessible path of travel with a maximum rise
       of 190 mm, length not greater than 1900 mm and a gradient not steeper than
       1 in 10.
       4.18 Ramp, threshold
       An inclined surface on a continuous accessible path of travel with a maximum rise
       of 35 mm, length not greater than 280 mm and a gradient not steeper than 1 in 8.
       4.19 Sensory impairment
       Any significant loss of hearing or vision.
       4.20 Slip resistant
       A property of a surface having a frictional force-opposing movement of an object
       across a surface.
       4.21 Sole occupancy unit
       A room or other part of a building for occupation by one or joint owner, lessee,
       tenant, or other occupier to the exclusion of any other owner, lessee, tenant or
       other occupier and includes—
       (a)    a dwelling;
       (b)    a room or suite of rooms in a Class 3 building, as defined in the BCA, which
              includes sleeping facilities;
       (c)    a room or suite of associated rooms in a Class 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 building, as
              defined in the BCA; or
       (d)    a room or suite of associated rooms in a Class 9c aged care building, as
              defined in the BCA, which includes sleeping facilities and any area for the
              exclusive use of a resident.
       4.22 Tactile ground surface indicator (TGSI)
       Truncated cones and/or bars installed on the ground or floor surface, designed to
       provide pedestrians who are blind or vision-impaired with warning or directional
       orientation information.
         NOTE: For requirements for TGSI, see AS 1428.4.1.
       4.23 Tactile signs
       Signage incorporating raised text, and/or symbols and Braille to enable touch
       reading by people who are blind or who are vision-impaired.
       4.24 Walkway
       Any surface on a continuous accessible path of travel with a gradient not steeper
       than 1 in 20.

       5 DIMENSIONS
       The dimensions given throughout this Standard are in millimetres unless shown
       otherwise. All dimensions are net and shall not be reduced by projecting skirtings,
       kerbs, handrails or other fixtures.

© Standards Australia                                                          www.standards.org.au