AS 1428.1-2009 PWD Code

AS 1428.1—2009                                     6



       (c)    At doorways, including door width and circulation space.
         NOTE: The majority of the dimensions relevant to the 90th percentile in this Standard are
         based on the findings of research undertaken by J. Bails, 1983 (see Bibliography).




                        FIGURE 1 FOOTPRINT FOR AN OCCUPIED WHEELCHAIR


       3 NORMATIVE REFERENCES
       The following are the normative documents referenced this Standard:
         NOTE: Documents referenced for informative purposes are listed in the Bibliography.
       AS
       2700        Colour standards for general purposes
       1735    Lifts, escalators and moving walks
       1735.12 Part 12: Facilities for persons with disabilities
       AS/NZS
       1428     Design for access and mobility
       1428.4.1 Part 4.1: Means to assist the orientation of people                 with   vision
                          impairment—Tactile ground surface indicators
       ABCB
       BCA         Building Code of Australia

       4 DEFINITIONS
       For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions below apply.
       4.1 Accessible
       Having features to enable use by people with a disability.
       4.2 Active leaf
       In a door with two leaves, the leaf that carries the latching or locking mechanism
       and typically has an operable handle.




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