AS 1428.1-2009 PWD Code

AS 1428.1—2009                                   42



       10.8 Landings
       10.8.1 Walkways and ramps
       The length of landings at walkways (up to a gradient of 1 in 33) and ramps shall
       comply with one of the following:
       (a)    Where there is no change in direction, the length shall be not less than
              1200 mm, as shown in Figure 25(A).
       (b)    Where there is a change of direction not exceeding 90°, the landing shall be
              not less than 1500 mm. The internal corner shall be truncated for a minimum
              of 500 mm in both directions, as shown in Figure 25(B).
       (c)    For a 180° turn, the landing shall be as shown in Figure 25(C),
       10.8.2 Step ramps
       The length of landings at step ramps shall be not less than 1200 mm in the direction
       of travel, as shown in Figures 22(A) and 22(B).
       Where a change in direction is required, the length of step ramp landings shall be a
       minimum of 1500 mm, as shown in Figure 22(A).
       Where doorways are at landings, the dimensions of the landings shall be in
       accordance with the requirements of Clause 13.3 for circulation spaces at doorways
       shown in Figure 25(D).
       10.8.3 Kerb ramps
       The length of landings at kerb ramps shall be not less than 1200 mm in the direction
       of travel.
       Where a ‘T’ junction occurs, the kerb ramp landing shall be a minimum of
       1500 × 2000 mm, as shown in Figure 24(B).
       Where a single change in direction is required, the ramp landings shall be a
       minimum of 1500 mm × 1500 mm.




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