AS 1428.1-2009 PWD Code

 AS 1428.1—2009                                      18



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               1   One symbol for each facility need only be used.
               2   Where the facilities for male and female are separate, a dividing line should be
                   placed between each symbol.
        (b)    Elements of a sign shall be set out singularly, or in a modular form.
               NOTE: Examples of modular form are shown in Figures 9(a), 9(d), 9(e) and 9(f).
        (c)    Elements of a sign shall be arranged horizontally or vertically and shall include
               raised text and Braille, together with raised and visual symbols. Where words
               are used, they shall be displayed horizontally.
               NOTE: Other symbols may be used in association with the text.
        (d)    Facilities shall be identified by the use of raised text, Braille, and symbols if
               required. The identification shall be between 1200 mm and 1600 mm above
               finished floor levels.
        (e)    A sanitary compartment for people with ambulant disabilities shall be identified
               in accordance with Figure 9(c).
        Braille shall be Unified English Braille (UEB), Grade 1, uncontracted, and shall be in
        accordance with the technical specifications set out by the Australian Braille
        Authority (ABA). Braille numerals shall be preceded by a Braille numerical sign.
        The International Symbol of Access and the International Symbol for Deafness (see
        Clause 8.2.2) may be used without raised explanatory text such as ‘accessible’ or
        ‘hearing loop installed’.




        NOTES:
        1  The Braille indicator is only used where there are multiple lines of text. It indicates the
           location of the first line of Braille.
        2  Visual message: The sign displays a unisex accessible toilet with right-hand (RH)
           transfer.
        3  Minimum required raised tactile message: ‘Unisex Toilet RH’ in raised tactile print and
           symbols.
        4  Minimum required Braille message: ‘Unisex accessible toilet RH’ for right-hand
           transfer.

                             FIGURE 9 (in part) MODULAR FORM OF SIGNS




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