AS 1428.1-2009 PWD Code

                                                        23                             AS 1428.1—2009




                                  NOTE: The grid is for positional purposes only.


                    FIGURE 12 PROPORTIONAL LAYOUT FOR INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL
                                        FOR DEAFNESS


       9 TACTILE GROUND SURFACE INDICATORS (TGSIs)
       TGSIs to warn people of hazards shall comply with AS/NZS 1428.4.1

       10 WALKWAYS, RAMPS AND LANDINGS
       10.1 General
       Walkways, ramps and landings that are provided on a continuous accessible path of
       travel shall be as follows:
A1     (a)    Sharp transitions shall be provided between the planes of landings and ramps,
              as shown in Figure 14.
       (b)    Landings shall be provided at all changes in direction in accordance with
              Clause 10.8.
       (c)    Landing or circulation space shall be provided at every doorway, gate, or
              similar opening.
       (d)    For walkways and landings having gradients in the direction of travel
              shallower than 1 in 33, a camber or crossfall shall be provided for shedding of
              water and shall be no steeper than 1 in 40, except that bitumen surfaces shall
              have a camber or crossfall no steeper than 1 in 33.
              NOTE: For requirements for ground surfaces, see Clause 7.
          NOTE: A summary of requirements for walkways, ramps and landings is provided in
          Appendix C.
       10.2 Walkways
       Walkways shall comply with the following:
       (a)    The floor or ground surface abutting the sides of the walkway shall provide a
              firm and level surface of a different material to that of the walkway at the same
              level of the walkway, follow the grade of the walkway and extend horizontally
              for a minimum of 600 mm unless one of the following is provided:
              (i)     Kerb in accordance with Figure 18.
              (ii)    Kerb rail and handrail in accordance with Figure 19.

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