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Although the standards in Design for Access 2 are intended to providebest practice at the time of publication, the requirements of further

legislation, and legal decisions arising from the operation of the 1995Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), may require improvements tothese standards over time, to comply with best practice and therequirements of the DDA.

This document may be reproduced free of charge in any formator medium in whole or in part on condition that it is accuratelyreproduced, not used in a misleading context, and that thereproduction identifies and acknowledges the source ofthe material and specifies the title of the publication.

For further information, contact the Access Officers and/or the Access Group


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Contents

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Forewords 1

Introduction 3

Acknowledgements and 6Further advice and information

Contact details 7

Index of Design Standards 9

List of Diagrams 13

The Design Standards 15

Useful Sources of Information 101

Glossary 106

Conversion table (Metric/Imperial) 108


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In January 2000, the first Design for Access Manual was launched by

design and was adopted as policy by Manchester City Council as part

The Council is committed to working with our partners to use these

meet that challenge?

Councillor Martin Pagel

Manchester City Council


Manchester City Councils aim is for Manchester to be recognisedas the most accessible city in Europe and we are committed toimproving access for disabled people to all our services.

Manchester City Council. This provided a practical approach to inclusive

of the Citys Access 2000 Strategy.

Our approach to this strategy has been to work closely and inpartnership with disabled peoples organisations in the city toensure that we draw on the invaluable experience and expertisethat exists within our communities. This approach also ensures

that we correctly identify the barriers that disabled people faceand work together to remove them.

We are proud to be producing this, our second edition of Designfor Access, in this European Year of Disabled People. The manual setsout aspirational standards which will, we believe, help to promote exciting,vibrant and creative accessible design. It is also intended that thesestandards will be pro-active in the national debate concerning the statutoryframework needed to secure access for all.

standards as best practice for projects undertaken in the city.

This manual presents a challenge to the designers of tomorrow.Inclusive design - an accessible environment for everyone - can you


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The second edition of the Design for Access Manual, Design for

Manchester and Manchester City Council, to be used to implement

Felicity (Flick) Harris


Access 2, is a co-production of disabled peoples organisations in

best practice and provide a key resource for all public sector, voluntarysector and commercial organisations in Manchester and elsewhere.

Although there is still much to achieve in promoting access fordisabled people, these standards, which were co-written by disabledpeople in Manchester, specialising in access issues, and ManchesterCity Council staff, are intended to be easily used and implemented byall organisations committed to access. Future editions will improve onthese standards and extend them to other specialist buildings,environments and activities.

Disabled peoples organisations in Manchester will continue to adviseand campaign around the continuous improvement and developmentof access standards and welcome a dialogue with users of Design forAccess 2 and suggestions for future editions.

Chair, Manchester Disabled Peoples Access Group

on behalf of disabled peoples organisations in Manchester


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What is Design for Access 2

as BS 8300: 2001 and Part M of the Building Regulations (2004 Edition).It has also been expanded to include new sections, and builds upon the

called Design for Access 2.

Why do we need Design for Access 2

the guidance in Design for


Introduction

Design for Access 2 is Manchester City Councils best practice guidance

of inclusive design standards. These standards are based upon theSocial Model of Disability and as a result, in some areas, improve uponthe current government guidance and regulations. The first manual hasbeen updated to reflect revised government guidance and regulations such

knowledge and experience of disabled people. This revised manual is

Design for Access 2 provides a practical approach to inclusive design

and gives references for more detailed technical guidance.

Manchester City Councils aim is for Manchester to be recognised asthe most accessible city in Europe and the City Council is committed toimproving access for disabled people, as set out in its Access 2000 Strategy.

Resources and expectations for removing barriers to disabled peopleare changing and improving all the time and

Access 2 reflects the current best practice. The standards are basedupon the Social Model of Disability and as a result, in some areas, improveupon the current government guidance and regulations.

Manchesters Experience

The Manchester Design for Access manual standards have been usedextensively by a wide range of organisations to promote best practice.

Disabled peoples organisations and Manchester City Council have

worked together on a wide range of strategic and practical projects toidentify the barriers to disabled people and work towards practical solutions.

Manchesters experience is that inclusive design can be innovative andneed not stifle creativity.


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This manual was developed jointly by Manchester City Council and

with members of the Access Review Forum.

people, alongside other specific activities and consultations undertakenby departments.

Who should use Design for Access 2

When should Design for Access 2 be used

of buildings, including listed buildings, which Manchester City Council

Discrimination Act.


Who developed the standards

Manchester Disabled Peoples Access Group with full consultation

The Access Review Forum is a consultative body of disabled peoplesorganisations in Manchester which is convened by Manchester CityCouncil to review and monitor each City Council departmentspolicies, practices and procedures in relation to access for disabled

Design for Access 2 has been produced as a manual for architects,planners, engineers, landscape architects and other designers. It sets out theCitys aspirations for inclusive development and will be vigorously promotedwith developers. It is also invaluable as a key reference for service providers,and to inform disabled people of the standards they should expect.

It is intended that the standards in Design for Access 2 should be usedfor all buildings and projects on which Manchester City Council lead orare the client, for the maintenance and improvement of highways, andfor all development on City Council disposal sites. To ensure that thestandards are taken into account at the earliest possible stage in thedesign process they should be incorporated into all design, developmentand project briefs, as it is more cost-effective to incorporate accessibledesign at the beginning of a process than to make adjustments laterin the process.

In addition to new developments the standards in Design for Access 2should be applied, where practicable, to refurbishments and conversions

owns, has an interest in, or delivers a service from. These are the keystandards against which City Council buildings will be audited to ensurethat the Council meets its responsibilities under the 1995 Disability

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How to use the document


The aim of Design for Access 2 is to provide guidance on best practice.However, it may not always be possible to meet all the standards.To explain the process for dealing with these cases the manual includesa section on the compliance process within Manchester.

The standards in Design for Access 2 can be used by disabled peoplesorganisations as the basis for access audits and surveys, and as thebasis for access checklists for the voluntary sector and elsewhere.

Public sector and commercial organisations will be encouraged to usethe standards in Design for Access 2 to assist in meeting the requirementsof the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act. They are intended to be usedby professional advisers, alongside other technical references, as a best

practice guide within the framework of the Social Model of Disability.

The standards in Design for Access 2 can be used as part of anaccess audit before planning any refurbishment or development.

They can also be used in consultations with architects, designers,engineers and developers when agreeing plans and proposals.

In addition, the standards are intended to be used as a reference guide

by anyone concerned with adaptations and the general maintenanceand management of buildings and the environment to ensure that accessfor disabled people is considered as an integral part of any planning atall stages in the life of buildings and the environment.

Introduction


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The advice in Design for Access 2 is based on the experience of disabled

Further advice and information:

Design for Access 2 is available:

Online

In

In

For advice and information about the contents of Design for Access 2please contact:

Acknowledgements

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people in Manchester, as well as on the best current guidance on inclusivedesign. The Editorial Board would like to acknowledge the contributionmade during the production of the manual by disabled peoples organisations,particularly the members of the Access Review Forum, by the Access Officerfor Salford City Council, and by officers of Manchester City Council.

The Editorial Board comprised Flick Harris (Chair of Manchester DisabledPeoples Access Group), Neville Strowger and Lorraine Ward (ManchesterCity Councils Access Officers) and Joan Rutherford (Deputy Team Leader,Forward Planning and Regeneration Team).

from the Manchester City Council website atwww.manchester.gov.uk, and

Manchester Disabled Peoples Access Group website atwww.mdpag.org.uk

standard print version from Manchester Disabled PeoplesAccess Group and from the City Councils Access Officers.

alternative formats from Manchester Disabled PeoplesAccess Group and from the City Councils Access Officers.

Manchester City Councils Access OfficersTelephone: 0161 234 4032/4598Textphone: 0161 234 4505

Manchester Disabled Peoples Access GroupTelephone: (voice and text) 0161 273 5033Email: [email protected]: www.mdpag.org.uk

Further details of the City Councils Access policies, including the Access2000 Strategy and definition of the Social Model of Disability, can be foundon Manchester City Councils website at www.manchester.gov.uk



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Access Review Forum and can be contacted for advice and information

Email: [email protected]

Fax: 0161 273 6698

People and Manchester District Social Club of the Blind

Shopmobility Manchester


Wythenshawe Shopmobility


Contact Details


The following organisations are members of Manchester City Councils

on disabled peoples issues:

Breakthrough UK Ltd.Telephone: 0161 273 5412 Text: 0161 273 5727Email: [email protected]

Full Circle ArtsTelephone (voice and text): 0161 279 7878Email: [email protected]: www.fullcirclearts.co.uk

Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled PeopleTelephone (voice and text): 0161 273 5154

Manchester Adult Dyslexia GroupTelephone: 0161 437 8953Email: [email protected]

Manchester Deaf CentreTelephone (voice and text): 0161 273 3415


Manchester Disabled Peoples Access GroupTelephone (voice and text): 0161 273 5033Email: [email protected]: www.mdpag.org.uk

Manchester Environmental Group of Blind and Partially Sighted

Telephone/Fax: 0161 798 9137Email: [email protected]

Narcolepsy Association, Manchester Branch,42 Albermarle Street, Moss Side, M14 4NF

Telephone: 0161 839 4060

Telephone: 0161 499 3466


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Page

1. Car Parking 15

1.1 15

1.2 17

1.3 19

1.4 19

1.5 19

2. 21

2.1 21

2.2 23

2.3 Refuge Islands 26

2.4 29

2.5 29

2.6 31

2.7 33

3. Footways, Pathways and Access Routes 35

3.1 Access Routes 353.2 36

4.

5. Seating 41

6. Ramps 42

7. Footbridges 45

8. 46

9. Handrails (Ramps, Stairs and Steps) 49


External Areas

On street parking

Off street parking

Multi-storey car parks

Garages, Secure and Enclosed Parking

Taxi Ranks

Pedestrian Crossings, Dropped Kerbs and Tactile Surfaces

Uncontrolled crossings

Controlled crossings

Raised Crossings

Metrolink Crossings

Dropped Kerbs

Tactile Surfaces

Temporary Obstruction of Access Routes

Street Furniture 38

External Steps

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Buildings (other than dwellings) Page

10. Doors 51

51

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11. Design and Fitting of Doors and Entry Systems 55

12.

13. 59

14. 61

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15. 65

16. Lifts 67

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17. 71

18. Baby Changing Facilities 75

19. 77

20. Kitchens 81


10.1 External Doors

10.2 Internal Doors

Door and Window Furniture 58

Reception and Refreshment Areas

Lobbies, Corridors and Internal Spaces

14.1 Lobbies

14.2 Corridors and Internal Spaces

Internal Stairs

16.1 Passenger Lifts

16.2 Platform Lifts

Toilets

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Dwellings Page

21. Dwellings General 83

83

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General

22. Surfaces and Finishes 87

23. Communication Systems 88

24. 89

25. Lighting 90

26. Sound 91

27. Management and Maintenance 92

28. Listed Buildings 94

29. 95

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21.1 Visitor Access

21.2 Provision for Adaptation

Signs and Wayfinding

Playgrounds

Compliance Process

30.1 Manchester City Council

30.2 Voluntary Sector and Private Developments


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1.1 16

1.2 18

2.1 22

2.224

b) Layout of tactile paving 25

2.3 Refuge Islands

2727

28

2.4 30

2.6 32a) Layout

b) Section

2.7 34a) Blister surface

3 Footways, Pathways and Access Routes 37

4a) Layout

b) Section

6 Ramps 44

8 48

9 Handrails (Ramps, Stairs and Steps) 50

10.1 52a) Double door and sliding door

b) Revolving door

c) Recessed door

List of Diagrams


On-Street Parking

Off-Street Parking

Uncontrolled Crossings - Layout of tactile paving

Controlled Crossingsa) Design of crossing point

a) Tactile surface when width is less than 2000mmb) Tactile surface when width is greater than 2000mm

c) Staggered crossing

Raised Crossings

Dropped kerbs

Tactile Surfaces

b) Corduroy hazard warning surface

Street Furniture 40

External Steps

External Doors


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List of Diagrams

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10.2 54

11 Doors - Design and Fitting 57

14.1 62

14.2 64

15 66

16 Passenger Lift 68

17 74

18 Baby Changing Facilities 76

19a) Shower 79

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For further information, contact the Access Officer and/or the Access Group

Internal Doors

Lobbies - Alternative arrangements

Corridors and Internal Spaces

Internal Stairs

Toilets


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Badge. Designated bays may be , that is, on the public or adopted

highway; or

The marking for designated bays should contrast in colour and luminance

to pavement.

should be clearly indicated.

Car park entry and payment systems should be accessible.

1 Car Parking

1. Designated parking bayson the highway for disabled

2. When parallel to the kerb,

bays should be 6600mm

(minimum 2700mm) wide,as shown in diagram 1.1.

3. When at an angle to the kerb,

bays should be 4200mmlong and 3600mm wide.

4. The bay should be clearly

DISABLED as well as beingclearly signed with the BlueBadge symbol. The signing andlining associated with this typeof bay must comply with

5. The pole sign should clearly say

6.

onto the pavement.

7. Accessible parking bays

should be located on


Designated parking bays for disabled people are for the use of vehiclesdisplaying an official disabled person's parking permit, for example, a Blue

on-street

off-street, that is, on private land or on areas not forming partof the public highway. The minimum target percentage of designatedon-street parking bays for disabled people in Manchester City Centre is 6%.

with the background. Designated bays should be located as close as possibleto pedestrian areas, or to the building to be served. Dropped kerbs shouldbe provided to assist disabled people to transfer from vehicle and wheelchair

A safe drop-off point for disabled people should be provided. This shouldbe on level ground close to the accessible entrance to a building. Its location

1.1 On-Street Parking

people require a TrafficRegulation Order under theTraffic Regulation Act 1984.

on-street designated parking

long and preferably 3600mm

on-street designated parking

marked with the word

the Traffic Signs Regulationsand General Directions 2002.

whether payment is required.

A dropped kerb should beprovided to permit convenientaccess from the parking bay

pedestrian access routes.


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Car Parking

1.parking for disabled people

of the destination.

2. Individual bays and spacesshould be wide enough to allow

the vehicle. The bay dimensionsshould be 4800mm x 2400mm

with a minimum 1200mm safety

access to both the sides and the

3. For economy of space, parkingbays can be located side by

1200mm between the two bays,

as shown in diagram 1.2.

4.

be no lower than 2600mm.

5. The bays should be clearlymarked with the WheelchairSymbol on the surface as wellas being clearly signed with

the Blue Badge symbol.

6. All designated parking baysfor disabled people must

7.

8. The surface of the parkingspace should be even andstable with any variation of

5mm, that is, between paving,

9. Information, including payment

entrance to a car park to make it

is available to disabled motorists.

10. The following ratio of accessibleparking bays should be usedfor new developments:

1 - 10 bays must include1 accessible bay

11 - 25 bays must include2 accessible bays




100 + parking baysmust include 12%accessible bays.


1.2 Off-Street Parking

In pedestrianised areas, car

should be within 50 metres

wheelchair transfer to and from

zone around the bay to maintain

rear of the vehicle.

side with a shared space of

Where a covered area isinvolved, headroom should

be accessible from a safeindependent pedestrian route.

A dropped kerb should beprovided to permit convenient

access from the parking bayonto the pedestrian area.

surface profile not exceeding

surface features and mix ofdifferent surfaces or finishes.

terms, should be provided at the

clear whether or not free parking


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Car Parking

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1.

parks should meet the technical

2.designated parking spacesshould be clearly signed and

level. If this is not possible an

accessible passenger lift, ora ramp which is separated

levels. Ramps and lifts should

sections 6: Ramps and 16: Lifts.

3. Car park entry and pay

equipment should be capableof use without the driverleaving their vehicle, in terms

simplicity of operation.

4.

Car Parking

1.

2. The dimensions of anenclosed parking spaceshould be 4200mm x 5700mm.

than 2600mm.

3.

enclosed private parking or

1.accessible seating, good

and other signage.

2.

should be on safe pedestrian

kerbs and tactile surfaces and,if possible, should be near to

3.

the near side (not the driver'sside) of the taxicab.

4.

they would obstruct the use oftaxicab ramps.


1.3 Multi-storey car parks

The design of multi-storey car

requirements in the previoussection 1.2: Off-Street Parking.

In multi-storey car parks,

preferably available on every

from vehicular traffic, shouldbe provided, linking different

be designed in accordance with

of closeness of approach and

Systems which rely only onintercoms should not be used.

1.4 Garages, Secure and Enclosed Parking

The access route should be leveland preferably under cover.

Headroom should be no lower

Where power-operated systemsare fitted to the entrance to

garages they should be remotelyoperable from inside a vehicle.

Taxi ranks should have

lighting, shelter, and directional

Taxi ranks should be wellsigned throughout the City,

routes which include dropped

a controlled crossing.

Taxi ranks should be located sothat passengers can board at

Barriers or bollards should notbe located near taxi ranks where

1.5 Taxi Ranks


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1.

2.

kerbs to span the width of

movement the number of tiles

depth (1200mm). When the

the tactile paving should betwo tiles deep (800mm).See diagram 2.1.

3.

to the kerb edge. When the

pedestrians to the line of walk.

4.located on the pedestrian line

radius kerb.

5.

either or

2


Pedestrian Crossings, DroppedKerbs and Tactile Surfaces

2.1 Uncontrolled Crossings

Uncontrolled crossings should

have tactile paving which is buffor a colour (other than red) whichprovides a contrast with thesurrounding footway surface.

Tactile paving one tile deep(400mm) should be providedon the approach to dropped

the crossing. When the

pedestrian crossing is in linewith the direction of pedestrian

should increase to three in

crossing is away from a junction

Tactile paving should generally

be installed to provide aperpendicular crossing point

crossing point is askew, skewedtactiles can be used to to direct

Crossing points should be

of walk, even if this is across a

Pedestrian crossing points onsegregated cycle tracks shouldbe provided with a corduroyhazard warning surface.

Pedestrians require safe crossing places. Pedestrian crossings can beuncontrolled controlled and should be provided in on-highway

and off-highway situations.

Uncontrolled pedestrian crossings are informal facilities where the volumesof pedestrian movement are not significant enough to merit stopping theflow of traffic.

Controlled pedestrian crossings are formal crossing points wherepedestrians gain from varying degrees of priority depending on the type ofcrossing. There are four different types of controlled pedestrian crossings Puffin, Toucan, Pegasus and Zebra crossings. (Pelican crossings are no

longer used and have been replaced by Puffin Crossings).

Some tactile surfaces are used to alert people to different types of pedestriancrossing. Other types of tactile surface are used to alert people to hazardsand changes of level such as the top and bottom of external steps.


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2.1

Layout of tactile paving


Uncontrolled Crossings

Pedestrian Crossings, Dropped Kerbsand Tactile Surfaces


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on the right hand side.

does not have to dismount.

1.should have visual and audiblesignals for pedestrians, with

kerb edge.

2.the tail should extend to the backof the footway or for 5000mm.See diagram 2.2a.

3.

the kerb edge should be two tiles

tiles deep. See diagram 2.2b.

4.



2.2 Controlled Crossings

Puffin, Toucan and Pegasus crossings are all signal-controlled crossings with

L shaped red tactile paving, an audible facility and rotating cones. They areused where vehicle speeds and flows are high. A push button unit is provided

Puffin Crossings are for pedestrians. They have a nearside red/green mansymbol and on-crossing and kerbside detectors. The on-crossing detectorscan marginally adjust the pedestrian period depending on the speed ofpeople crossing.

Toucan Crossings are for pedestrians and cyclists. They should have anearside red/green man and a red/green cycle symbol.

Pegasus Crossings are for pedestrians, cyclists and horses. They shouldhave a nearside red/green man, a red/green cycle and a red/green horsesymbol. A higher level push button is also provided so that a horse rider

Zebra Crossings are crossings where pedestrians have priority over vehicles.They are not signal-controlled and so pedestrians must establish precedence

by moving on to the crossing. They are used where pedestrian flows arerelatively low and traffic flows are moderate, usually in residential areas.Zebra crossings are often used in conjunction with a raised plateau toensure low vehicular speeds on the approach to the crossing. Signal-controlled crossings are safer and should be used in preference to zebracrossings. Whenever a zebra crossing is proposed, appropriate consultationshould be undertaken and an Access Statement produced. See section 30:Compliance Process.

Signalised controlled crossings

red tactile paving and a white

For standard L shaped tactiles

For L shaped tactiles on askewcrossing points, tactile paving at

(800mm) deep. If the crossingis in line with the direction ofpedestrian flow, tactile pavingat the kerb edge should be three

Controls should be set at a heightof 900mm from ground level.


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2.2

a)



Controlled Crossings

Design of crossing point


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b) Layout of tactile paving



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2.3 Refuge Islands

1.island arrangement whenthe island width is less than

width of the carriageway doesnot permit the use of a wider

of tactile.

2.island arrangement when the

3.island arrangement for a

the island.



Refuge islands are generally constructed in the middle of a two-waycarriageway and provide the opportunity for pedestrians to cross each trafficlane individually. They should have appropriate flush or dropped kerbs.

Diagram 2.3a shows a refuge

2000mm. This narrow refugeshould only be used where the

refuge. There are three rows

Diagram 2.3b shows a refuge

island width is greater than2000mm. There are two separaterows of tactile each 2 tiles deep.

Diagram 2.3c shows a refuge

staggered crossing facility.There are two rows of tactiles,two tiles deep, at each crossingpoint, and guardrails around


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1. When raising the level of thecarriageway to that of the

should be flush with that of the

in the design, particularly at

2. The gradient of the ramps ateach side of the hump orplateau should be maximum1 in 12 (8%).

3.to deflect pedestrians when

the line of walk.

4.be as described in sections

5. See diagram 2.4 for details of

1.

way as for carriageways, that



2.4 Raised Crossings

In traffic calmed areas a full road width flat top hump or plateau can be

used as part of a controlled or an uncontrolled crossing.

footway, the resulting surfaceof the traffic calming feature

footway. Care should be taken

road junctions.

Guard railing should be provided

the crossing point is not on

Tactile arrangements should

2.1: Uncontrolled Crossingsand 2.2: Controlled Crossings.

raised crossings.

2.5 Metrolink Crossings

For street running sections,the pedestrian crossing pointsshould be treated in the same

is, controlled or uncontrolledcrossings, with appropriatetactile paving and droppedkerbs, should be provided.


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1.

tactile paving.

2.maximum 6mm upstand.Detailed design prior to theinstallation of tactile paving isshown in diagram 2.6. Thesedesign details also apply to

and vehicular accesses.

3. Gullies should not be located in

4. Consideration should be given

parked vehicles.



2.6 Dropped Kerbs

All pedestrian crossings should

have a dropped kerb and

Dropped kerbs should have a

vehicular crossovers

the highway channel at droppedcrossings and gradients shouldbe sufficient to avoid ponding ofwater at the crossing.

to measures to prevent theobstruction of dropped kerbson uncontrolled crossings by


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1.

tactile surfaces should be used

paths and information.

2.

cyclists by a change in level on

3.surface should be used to

example, at steps, on level

also be used, on the cyclists

cyclists and pedestrians.

4.

in diagram 2.7.



2.7 Tactile Surfaces

The nationally recommended

for platform edges, segregatedshared cycle tracks, guidance

Where possible, pedestriansshould be segregated from

joint pedestrian/cycle routes.

A corduroy hazard warning

alert people of hazards, for

crossings and at the approachto on-street Metrolink platforms.Corduroy surfacing should

side, where a footway joins asegregated shared route for

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3.1 Access Routes

1.firm and smooth surface.

2.be level or have the shallowestpossible gradient. Any access

1 in 20 (5%) or steepershould conform to the

access in section 6: Ramps.

3. The joints between paving unitsshould be flush with the surface.If this is not feasible, the jointsshould be no wider than 10mm,

filled, and no wider than 5mm

4. With the exception of tactile

undulations in the surface of

should not exceed 5mm undera 3000mm straight edge.

5. Drainage gratings should bepositioned beyond the

gratings should be set flush

6. Kerb edges and upstands of100mm and above should

be defined by colour andluminance contrast.

7.

to pavement should not exceed1 in 50 (2%) except when

8.

minimum unobstructed widthof 2000mm, and 1800mmover a short distance to pass an

9.

a minimum width of 3500mmand 1800mm over a short

distance to pass an obstruction,

10. Footway widths at bus stopsshould have a minimum widthof 3000mm and 1800mm overa short distance to pass an

Footways, Pathwaysand Access Routes3


All pedestrian access routes should have clear street or other directionalsigns, be evenly lit and barrier free, and preferably segregated from anyvehicular route.

Care should be taken to ensure that the location and direction of lightingdoes not create areas of glare or shadow.

Access routes should have a

Access routes should either

route that has a gradient of

recommendations for ramped

so long as they are completely

if recessed.

paving and hazard warning,

paving on an access route

boundaries of the access route.Where this is not possible the

with the surrounding surface.

The cross fall gradient acrossan access route from building

associated with a dropped kerb.

Access routes should have a

obstruction, for example, a tree.

Access routes in shopping areasand the City Centre should have

for example, a tree.

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Footways, Pathways

and Access Routes

11.

the obstacle should be identified

12.they should have a lower rail

13.railings, path edges should bedefined with a 100mm upstand.

14. The swing of entrance and exitdoors and windows should not

15.

any footway and the underside

buildings, canopies, signs,

16.text against a contrasting

17. See diagram 3 for details ofFootways, Pathways andAccess Routes.

1. Highway works and otherauthorised work on the highway

Signs Manual published by the

the accompanying Code of

2.

by the works.

3.on public highways must be

licensed by the City Council.

the license should state the


Access routes should not containobstacles. Where an obstaclecannot be removed an alternative

permanent route should beprovided, where possible, and

with hazard warning. See section4: Street Furniture.

Where railings are provided

set 100mm from the ground.

Where there is no building line or

extend into an access route.

Headroom of at least 2500mmshould be provided between

of any projection from walls,

tree branches, etc.

Street signs should use clear

background. See section 24:Signs and Wayfinding.

3.2 Temporary Obstruction of Access Routes

must be provided with warningsigns and barriers, in accordancewith Chapter 8 of the Traffic

Department for Transport, and

Practice Safety at Street Worksand Road Works.

Alternative safe crossings shouldbe provided if existing droppedcrossings are to be obstructed

Hoardings, scaffolding and skips

If these create an obstruction

alternative access arrangements.


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temporary or permanent

Permanent

ram raiding.

4

1.the City Council to place seatsand tables on the public highway

2.

the guidance in this sectionshould be taken into accountas best practice.

3.

4.

planters and market stalls,should be located so as not

5.

as lighting columns, signposts,

litter bins and seats, shouldbe positioned in a zone not

of the footway or in a zone at

6. See diagram 4 for guidance on

7.

of colour bands or clearlydefined logos.


Street furniture may be and may be a hazardif not carefully located.

Temporary features such as A-boards, tables and chairs, flower planters andconstruction and maintenance equipment can cause a hazard by obstructingpedestrian routes and crossings. The demarcation of areas which areapproved locations for tables and chairs outside restaurants and coffeebars can assist in ensuring that these features do not obstruct a route.

features such as lighting columns, free-standing advertisements,bollards, litterbins and signposts can be hazards on footways, and inpedestrian areas and public squares, if not designed to allow forunobstructed access routes.

Low-level bollards and chain-linked posts are hazardous, and other solutionsshould be sought, for example, for the protection of shop windows against

Street Furniture

Formal approval is needed from

outside coffee bars, restaurants,

and licensed premises. Theseareas should be clearlydemarcated to ensure that theydo not obstruct access routes.

For those instances whereformal approval is not required

A-boards and other temporaryfeatures placed on the publichighway are illegal and willbe removed.

Temporary features which areplaced on private forecourts,such as A-boards, paste tables,

to obstruct access routes.

Street furniture that cannot beremoved from the footway, such

free standing advertisements,

exceeding 275mm from the back

the front of the footway starting450mm from the kerb face. Anobstacle-free route of minimum1800mm should be retained.

the location of street furniture.

All street furniture should beclearly distinguishable from thebackground by careful choiceof overall colour, or by the use


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8. Any posts or columns or other

should incorporate a band,

150mm deep, with its bottom

level. The band should contrastin colour and luminance* with

9.1000mm high and should not be

10.

line of walk, starting on the line

extending a minimum of 300mm

11.

which is colour and luminance*contrasted, and should not

12. Spaces beneath steps, stairways

colour and luminance* contrasted,

level, to avoid collision withthe underside.

*See Glossary


Street Furniture

obstructions within a route

edge 1500mm above ground

remainder of the post or column.

Bollards should be at least

linked with chains. Bollards also

require a colour and luminance*contrast feature.

Obstructions within a routeshould be avoided. However,where this is not possible, a settpaved textured surface shouldbe placed around any obstacleor item of street furniture thatcannot be removed from the

of walk a minimum of 1000mmin front of the obstruction, and

to the side. Tree grilles are anacceptable alternative aroundtrees, to a width of 1000mm.

Hazard protection should be

provided if an obstacle projectsmore than 100mm into a routeand its lower edge is more than300mm above the ground.Protection should take the formof a kerb or other solid barrier,

extend beyond the front edge of

the object, nor be set back morethan 100mm from its front edge.

and ramps should be blocked offand provided with a protective

guard-rail, or with some otherpermanent feature, which is

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1.

2. Seats should be located in safe,

3.

the seat.

4.

on both sides of seating.

5. The seat level should be

should be at a higher level.

6. Seat width should be 500mm.Include a back support and

sitting position.

7. The seat colour andluminance* should contrast

8. Use materials which do not

For example, some metals or

9. When seating forms an

surface should be incorporated,

maintaining smooth access.

*See Glossary

Seating5


Frequent resting places shouldbe provided, not more than 50metres apart, in pedestrian areasand at transport interchanges.

clearly visible and well lit areas.

Seats should be positioned offthe footway, and should allowan area of 400mm in front of

A firm wheelchair parking area900mm wide should be provided

475-500mm from the ground.If a number of seats are to beprovided, then some of these

arm rests on both sides of the

with the background.

significantly retain heat or cold.

plastics would be inappropriate.

obstruction a tactile warning

in accordance with section 4:Street Furniture, whilst

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Disabled people should be able to use the same entrance as everyone

has a gradient of 1 in 20 (5%) or steeper should conform to the

Ramps 6

1. The existence and location of aramp should be clearly indicated.

2.of a ramp is 1800mm minimum.

3. Stepped ramps should notbe used.

4. A ramp into or within a building

should have a gradient notexceeding 1 in 20 (5%).

5. No individual flight of aramp should have a going(or horizontal distance) of

6. No series of ramps to a building

7.gradient of a ramp should be1 in 50 (2%).

8.at the foot and head of a ramp

9. Landings should be at leastthe width of the ramp and aminimum of 1800mm x 1800mm,clear of any door swing or

other obstruction.

10.on both sides of all ramps.See section 9: Handrails.

11. Surface materials should besmooth, easy to maintain and

12. The colour and luminance* ofthe ramp surface should contrastwith that of the landings.

13. Highlight the top and bottom ofthe ramp by use of colour andluminance* contrast.


else, therefore the approach to and entrance into a building should ideallybe level. If a change in level along the route is unavoidable, it will be

necessary to provide a sloped surface for access. Any access route that

requirements in this section.

Steps should also be provided as an alternative route.

Landings are needed to provide resting places, and to enable peopleto manoeuvre and to open and to close doors.

The preferred surface width

more than 10 metres, or arise of more than 500mm.

should rise in total more than2000mm. If the difference inheight is more than 2000mman alternative means of access,such as a lift, should be provided.

The maximum surface cross-fall

Landings should be provided

and at intervals of no more than10 metres.

Handrails should be provided

slip resistant*.


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Ramps

14.side of a building a kerbedupstand, at least 100mm high

luminance* contrast, should be

15. Good lighting should be

top and bottom of the ramp.

detecting the top and bottom ofa ramp and changes in gradient.See section 25: Lighting.

16. See diagram 6 for detailsof ramps.

*See Glossary


Where a ramp runs along the

and differentiated by colour and

provided on the open side.

provided, particularly at the

Avoid glare and cross-shadows,which can cause problems in


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1. Access to footbridges shouldbe by both ramps and stepswhenever possible. See sections

2. The ramps should not be lessthan 1800mm wide.

3.to both sides of the steps andramps. See section 9: Handrails.

4. A central handrail should be

or ramps exceeds 1800mm.

Footbridges7


6: Ramps and 8: External Steps.


provided when the width of steps


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1.

2. Ramped steps should notbe used.

3. Steps which feather into rampsshould not be used, as changes

4. Isolated single steps should notbe used.

5. The unobstructed width of a

be 1800mm minimum.

6. No flight of steps should rise

7. The rise of each step should beas close as possible to, but notless than, 150mm, and each risewithin a flight, or series of flights,should be uniform.

8.

a flight should be uniform and

9. A step should not overlap

unavoidable, the nosing should

10. All nosings should bedistinguished by contrastingcolour and luminance*.

11.unobstructed landing of minimum1800mm x 1800mm, clear ofany door swing, at the top andbottom of each flight of steps.

12. A colour and luminance*

incorporated into the landings atthe top and bottom of the steps.

13. Do not use open risers or

spiral and helical stairs.

14.under steps.

15. A flight of steps that contains

a continuous handrail onboth sides.

16. If any stairway consists of two

landing or landings, each handrail

the series of flights.

8


Warning of a change of level on an access route is essential. The warningneeds to be placed sufficiently in advance of the hazard to allow time tostop, and should not be so narrow that it might be missed.

External steps should beprotected from bad weather.

of level are not easily detected.

stepped access route should

more than 1200mm.

The tread depth for steps should

be 280mm. Each tread within

slip resistant.

the one below. If an overlap is

not project over the tread belowby more than 25mm.

There should be a level

contrasted corduroy tactilewarning surface should be

tapered treads, including

Do not use open recesses

two or more risers should have

or more flights, separated by a

should be continuous throughout

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17.

1800mm, an additional handrail

to divide the flight into separatechannels. No channel shouldhave an unobstructed width

than 1800mm. For furtherdetails about handrails, seesection 9: Handrails.

18.

changes in gradient.

19. See diagram 8 for details of

*See Glossary


External Steps

Where the overall unobstructedwidth of steps is greater than

or handrails should be provided

of less than 1000mm or more

Steps should have strong, evenlighting throughout. Avoid glareand cross-shadows, which cancause problems detecting

external steps.


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1.to both sides of ramps, stairsand steps.

2. A central handrail should be

the ramp, stairs or stepsexceeds 1800mm.

3. Handrails should be fixed1000mm above the surfaceof landings, 900mm above

the surface of ramps and stair

100mm beyond the surfacewidth of the ramp or stairs.

4. Handrails should becontinuous along ramps and

5. Handrails should extend 450mmbeyond the start and finish ofthe ramp or stairs.

6.and terminated at the floor or

wall on the closed side of theramp or stairs.

7.of studs and comfortable to grip.Handrails should not significantly

some metals or plastics would

8. Handrails should be finished tocontrast in colour and luminance*

9. Handrails should be of a

of 50mm width.

10. Handrails should be fixed

adjacent wall or surface.

11. See diagram 9 for detailsof handrails.

*See Glossary

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provided when the width of

nosings, and not more than

stairs, and across landingsand resting places.

Handrails should be turned down

ground level, or turned into the

Handrails should be smooth, free

retain heat or cold, for example,

be inappropriate.

with the surroundings.

circular profile, 40mm - 45mmin diameter, or an oval profile

60mm - 75mm from any


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10.1

1.should have a minimumclear opening of 1000mm.

2.at least one leaf should havea clear opening of not less

clear opening should be

3. Power operated sliding

when possible.

4.

accessible side hung or sliding

5.

6.

7.

8. See diagram 10.1 for details

Doors

and Entry Systems.

10


External Doors

A single leaf external door

The effective clear openingshould be free of projections

such as door furniture.

Where there are double doors,

than 1000mm. The effective

free of projections such asdoor furniture.

doors should be provided

Where there are revolvingdoors, there should also be an

door, which is in regular use.

All outward opening doorsshould be recessed.

Protection from the weathershould be provided at allnon-powered entrance doors.

Thresholds should be flush.

of external doors.

For doors in dwellings refer to section 21: Dwellings.

For door entry systems, refer to section 11: Design and Fitting of Doors


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Doors

1. A clear opening of at least

Doors to accessible toiletsand to baby changing facilitiesshould have a minimumclear opening of 900mm.

2. At the leading edge of a door to

space of at least 450mm should



10.2 Internal Doors

850mm should be provided.

The effective clear openingshould be free of projectionssuch as door furniture.

an accessible area, a clear wall

be provided.

internal doors.


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Design and Fitting ofDoors and Entry Systems11

1. All main entrance doors and

should be automaticallyactivated with sensors.

2.have a two-way swing.

3.

hung to the same side and open

4. Doors should have a closing

that is, they should open andclose with a light touch.

5.

any hold open devices shouldbe fixed at the top rather than

6.with the door and the door itself

7. A kicking plate 250mm in heightshould be fitted to both sides of

8. A vision panel of minimum width150mm should be fitted to all

The base of the vision panelshould be no higher than 500mmabove floor level, and should

extend to a minimum height of

vision panel should be flush

9. Fully glazed doors should behighlighted with permanentcontrasting strips or continuous

level. The leading edge of thedoor should be colour andluminance* contrasted.

10. Glazing in doors should be

capable of being held open,glass doors should be

11.that the door is closed, andthe door is not self-closing,an additional horizontal handlefixed at 900mm above floor


These recommendations apply both to external and internaldoors. See also section 12: Door and Window Furniture.

doors on circulation routes

Where possible, doors should

Where possible, doors should be

in the same direction incommunal and circulation areas.

force not exceeding 20 Newtons*,

Where doors form part of a

buildings security, fire protectionor energy management systems,

the bottom of the door.

Door furniture should contrast

should contrast with its surround.

the door.

doors to provide a viewing area,except where privacy is needed(to toilets, changing rooms orcounselling rooms for example).

1500mm. Beading around the

with the door.

features at heights of 1000mmand 1500mm above ground

safety glass. Where they are

protected by guarding.

Where it is necessary to ensure

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12. Entry systems for doors, gatesand barriers should be designedto be accessible, locatedhorizontally at 900mm above

should incorporate additionalvertical systems.

13. All numbers and letters on entrysystems should be identifiableby raised symbols. The depthof embossing should be at

least 1.5mm.

14. Include clear instructions, inminimum 14 point font size,on the use of the entry system.

15.

and must incorporate inclusive

entry systems should be used.

16.CCTV cameras at entry systemsfor security and information.

17. See diagram 11 for details of

the design and fitting of doors.

Design and Fitting of

Doors and Entry Systems


floor level and, where possible,

Entry systems must not relyonly on audible intercoms

entry procedures. Newtechnologies and improveddesigns for providing accessible

Where possible, incorporate

*See Glossary.


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or obstruction.

12

1. Door and window weight shouldbe as low as possible for thepurpose and location. Hinges

and positioning for leaf width.

2.

assisted activators for windows

devices should fail safe formanual operation in case of

3.

capable of being adapted

4. All handles, levers, catches,

enough to hold easily and not

radius. The use of sliding bolts

5. Catches, handles and all

in colour and luminance*

6. Door fastening mechanismsshould be of the lever type andfixed at a height not exceeding

for privacy (for example, for

7. Locks should be fixed at 850mmabove floor level.

8.fitted these should be of minimumwidth 400mm and fixed 900mm

above floor level.

9. Diagonal and vertical D typehandles should be fixed at

10. Window fastenings shouldbe located at 900mm above

floor level.

11. Catches and locks should

and maintained for lowfriction operation.

*See Glossary


Door and Window Furniture

A balance must be struck between security from intrusion and the abilityto undo catches and latches quickly and easily. Care should be taken thataccessibility to door and window furniture does not in itself cause a hazard

should be of sufficient strength

Where possible, use power-

and doors which are operatedby remote control, or design thestructure to allow for poweredcontrol in the future. In all cases

power failure.

Use fittings which are

to specific requirements.

keys and locks should be large

be circular in design. Keys andlocks should, where possible,be useable within a 90 degree

is not recommended.

projections should contrast

with their surroundings.

900mm. Where a lock is needed

toilets, changing rooms orcounselling rooms) this should

be externally accessible, in caseof an emergency, and shouldincorporate an engaged indicator.

Where horizontal handles are

900mm from the centre of thehandle to the floor.

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Reception and

1. Signs should clearly identify

entrance. See section 24:

2.

monitoring equipment should be

3. Counters should be at 760mmabove floor level, with knee

1500mm wide and 730mm high.An open shelf should be

900mm. Counters should be

of 400mm on the service side and300mm on the customer side.

4.

obstructions to the view of

5. Lighting should allow for

See also section 25: Lighting.

6. Displays, leaflets, booklets and

available at a height of 900mm.

7.

supplemented by visual

print and colour contrasted*

8. Seats should be available at

seating options should be

arms. See section 5: Seating.

9. Information and menus ondisplay should be in 18 point font

and italics and use of underlines.All information should use clear

print guidelines, with additional

Information section.

13


Refreshment AreasConvenient access to reception desks, counters, seating and information isessential for people if they are to make full use of a building, whether asa visitor or as a member of staff providing a service.

the reception area from the

Signs and Wayfinding.

If the reception area is notcontinuously staffed, suitable

provided, for example, CCTVsystems, to alert the receptionistthat assistance is required.Intercoms should not be used.

recess spaces minimum

provided, above the counter, at

700mm wide and, where relevant,should provide a minimum depth

Where glazed barriers areinstalled, there should be no

the receptionists face.

lipreading and facial expressions.

other literature should be

Public address systems,where provided, should be

information systems with large

to the background.

reception desks or counters, or awaiting area with seating shouldbe provided, with sufficient spaceto manoeuvre. A mixture of

provided in a waiting area, for

example, different heights, fixedor removable, and with or without

minimum. Avoid words in capitals

alternative formats whereverpossible. See Useful Sources of


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13.minimum 1800mm wide.

14.

15.800mm between sets of chairsand tables.

*See Glossary

10.An unobstructed space of

11. Induction loops or other enhanced

desk, with a sign clearly indicating

Communication Systems.Signs and/or badges should

also be used to indicate whether

12.

900mm above floor level, withthe availability of text phonesand hearing enhancementsystems. They should be

with privacy and their use willnot cause an obstruction.


Aisles at counters which are

Tables and chairs, which are notfixed to the floor, to enable people

to choose where they sit.Appropriate seating should beprovided. See Section 5: Seating.

An unobstructed route of at least

In addition, a caf, bar or refreshment area should have:

Reception and Refreshment Areas

1800mm x 1800mm in frontof the reception counter.

sound systems at the reception

their presence. See section 23:

interpreters are available.

Public telephones centred at

located where they can be used

In addition, a reception area should have:


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14

14.1 Lobbies

1. Lobby doors should be

should ideally be two-way swing.

2. When a door into a lobby is

3. Mats should be flush with the floor

which may cause traction.

4.

contrast between the outside

See section 25: Lighting.

5.contrast in colour and luminance*should be used to separate

the building.

6.lobby arrangements.

*See Glossary

Lobbies, Corridors


positioned for easy, unobstructedapproach and passage, and

open, there should be a minimumturning circle of 2000mm diameterremaining within the lobby.

surface. Avoid natural materials,

Transitional lighting shouldbe provided to reduce the

and the building interior.

Transitional schemes which

lobbies from other parts of

See diagram 14.1 for alternative

and Internal Spaces


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1.

should be a minimum of1800mm wide.

2. Keep corridors and communalspaces clear of obstructions.

3.for corridors and communalspaces. See section 22:Surfaces and Finishes.

4.space of minimum 2000mm

5.

6.

7.colour and luminance,* betweenwalls and ceilings, and betweenwalls and floors.


*See Glossary


14.2 Corridors and Internal Spaces

Corridors and internal spaces

Notice boards and appliancessuch as fire extinguishers shouldbe recessed.

Use slip resistant* floor covering

Provide unobstructed turning

diameter at corners.

Provide unobstructed space for

approaching and opening doors.

Provide recessed seating in allcorridors longer than 50 metres.

There should be a contrast, in

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1. Flights of stairs should havea maximum of 12 risers perflight and a maximum riseof 1800mm.

2. The clear width of stairs shouldbe 1000mm minimum and1800mm maximum.

3.be 280mm.

4. Risers should be as closeas possible to, but no lessthan, 150mm.

5.

6.

7.

unobstructed landing, 1800mmx 1800mm minimum, at the topand bottom of each flight, clearof any door swing.

8. A colour and luminance* contrastshould be incorporated into thelandings at the top and bottomof the stairs.

9. A step should not overlap

10. The leading edge of all stepsshould be distinguished bycolour and luminance* contrast.

11.

12.

13. For guidance on handrailssee section 9.

14. See diagram 15 for details

*See Glossary

15


Internal Stairs

The depth of tread should

Do not use open risers, taperedtreads or helical or spiral* stairs.

Avoid open recesses under stairs.

There should be a level

the one below.

Treads should be constructed ofopaque non-reflective materials.

Stairs should have strong,even lighting throughout.

of internal stairs.


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15 Internal Stairs


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Passenger lifts

lift, particularly when sharing it with other people. Lift sizes should

Platform lifts

Goods lifts

Stair lifts

i

Lifts16

16.1 Passenger Lifts

1.be minimum 2000mm wide x1400mm deep x 2000mm highwith maximum 15mm finishes.

2. For specific constrained

wide x 1400mm deep x 2000mm

3.

of 1800mm x 1800mm.

4.side of the lift should be kept

clear of obstructions to allow

5.outside and near to the lift.

6. Illuminated and audible systemsto identify floor levels shouldbe positioned inside and outsidethe lift.

7.

8.

of 1000mm wide x 1000mm high,should be positioned inside thelift on the wall opposite the doorat no higher than 900mm abovefloor level.


These standards are for passenger lifts, platform lifts and goods lifts.

provide access between levels and storeys. A disabled

person needs sufficient space and time to enter and leave a passenger

therefore be chosen to suit the anticipated density of use of the buildingand the requirements of disabled people.

(lifting platforms) should be used only where space isrestricted and access is only between two levels.

, where provided, should be additional to passenger lifts,

and should comply with the relevant standards from this section.

, which follow the line of a stair, should not be used inbuildings other than dwellings. Where they are used in dwellings,they should be designed to meet the individuals requirements.

Internal stairs should also be provided as an alternative means ofaccess to other levels, designed to the standards n section 15.

Internal dimensions should

circumstances, for example, inrefurbishment schemes, minimum

internal dimensions of 1100mm

high would be sufficient.

There should be an unobstructedarea in front of the lift entrance

The area in front of and to the

access to the controls.

Seating should be provided

Internal handrails should beprovided 900mm above floor level.

Where a lift has a single door, amirror, with minimum dimensions


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Lifts

16.1 Passenger Lifts (continued)

9.

a minimum door opening time of20 seconds.

10.a clear opening width of minimum

schemes lifts should use single

11. Call buttons outside the lift

be colour and luminance*

should have embossed symbols,and should be positioned nohigher than 900mm.

12.

a height of 900mm above floorlevel, centrally placed on the lift

sides of the compartment.

13.with raised and Braille symbols.The depth of embossing should

should be in a contrastingcolour and luminance* on

14.

communication systems, locatedno higher than 900mm above

and visual signals, explain how

15. Flooring, wall and ceiling finishes

16. Lighting within lifts should avoid

pools of light.

17.the building should be designed

as an evacuation lift, with an

should be clearly indicated forthis use.

18. Signage indicating the floor

on the wall opposite the liftdoors on each landing.

19. See diagram 16 for detailsof passenger lifts.

*See Glossary


Doors should include a presence

sensor and, where possible, have

The door to the lift should provide

900mm. Except where spaceis constrained in refurbishment

or opposite doors only.

should preferably be on theright side of the door, should

contrasted with the surround,

Control buttons within the liftshould be horizontal, centred at

walls, and preferably on both

There should also be a standardvertical control panel near to

the door.

All controls should be identifiable

be at least 1.5mm. The controls

non-reflective panels.

Lifts should have emergency

floor level, which provide audible

to make emergency calls andindicate, audibly and visually,when an emergency call hasbeen received.

should be opaque, non-reflectiveand slip resistant*.

glare, reflection, shadows or

At least one lift in each area of

independent power supply, and

level should be provided


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16.2 Platform Lifts

1.

be minimum 1100mm widex 1400mm deep.

2.

of 1800mm x 1800mm.

3.side of the lift should be kept

clear of obstructions to allow

4. The door to the lift should

of minimum 900mm.

5. The floor to the lift car shouldbe level with the unobstructed

6. The lift car should be enclosed.

7. Flooring, wall and ceiling finishes

8.of use independently by the userand set no higher than 900mm

above floor level.

9.simultaneous operation of twomechanisms to open them.

10. The door opening and closingsystem should be automatic.

11. The lift should incorporate

audible and visual alarm

12.instructions for use, witha font of at least 14 pointsans-serif, and an audibleand visual alarm system.

13.the base of the vision panelshould be no higher than500mm above floor level, andshould extend to a minimumheight of 1500mm.

*See Glossary

Lifts


Internal dimensions should

There should be an unobstructedarea in front of the lift entrance

The area in front of and to the

access to the controls.

provide a clear opening width

area in front of the lift.

should be opaque, non-reflectiveand slip-resistant.

The controls should be capable

The doors should not require the

and emergency systems.

There should be clear

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1. At least one separate unisex,

accessible toilet facility should

with a maximum travel distance

these should allow for transfer

2. Suites of male/female toiletsshould include at least one

1200mm wide, with grab rails.

3. A separate unisex accessible

18: Baby Changing Facilities.

4.

the dimensions of the lobbyshould be as described insection 14.1 Lobbies.

5. The WC compartment door

at least 900mm and shouldinclude a horizontal handle.See section 12: Door and

6.

7. The flooring should be of slip

8. The door fastening mechanism

should be of the lever typewith an integral lock, which is

9. The WC compartment shouldbe minimum 2000mm x 2000mm.

positioning the WC pan.

10.in a building the compartment

2000mm x 2200mm.

11.

The mid-point of the pan should

adjoining wall or boxed-in pipes.

12. Generally the height of the WCpan should be 480mm and the

including at a lower height,

13.

flushing handle on the transferside, at a height of 800mm.

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Toilets

For toilets in dwellings refer to section 21: Dwellings.

be provided for each suite ofmale/female toilets on each floor,

of 40 metres. Where more thanone accessible toilet is provided,

from alternative sides.

larger sized cubicle, minimum

baby changing area shouldalso be provided. See section

Where a WC compartment isapproached through a lobby

should open outwards andprovide a clear opening of

Window Furniture.

For privacy, avoid the WC dooropening directly on to a publicand/or circulation area.

resistant* material.

externally accessible in caseof an emergency. It shouldincorporate an engaged indicator.

This will provide options for

Where there is only one toilet

should be increased to

A clear unobstructed approachshould be provided to the WC.

be located at 600mm from the

front of the pan should be 750mmfrom the rear wall. In suites oftoilets, different levels of pans,

should be considered.

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27. Lighting operated by sensors is

be installed no higher than

the light is operated by a pull

and its end should be 450mm

be installed at the end and at900mm above floor level.

28.All fittings and the door should

contrast in colour and luminance*

29. See diagram 17 for layoutof toilets.

*See Glossary


preferred. Light switches should

900mm above floor level. Where

cord it should be white coloured,

above the floor. Pull rings should

with the walls and floor.

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1. be placed in a unisex accessibletoilet but should be in a separate

available to disabled people.

2.facility should be a minimumsize of 2000mm x 2000mm.

3. The door should have a 900mmclear opening and should open

horizontal or diagonal handle.See section 12: Door and

4. The door fastening mechanism

should be of the lever type withan integral lock which is

5. All fittings and the door shouldcontrast in colour and luminance*

6. The changing table should be amaximum of 500mm deep andbe permanently fixed at 750mmabove floor level.

7. The table should be set againsta wall, and should either bepurpose-designed or have araised edge and comply with

8. A wash hand basin and hand dryeror towel holder should be installedat a height of 740mm, and a full

300mm above floor level.

9.

10.

floor level.

11. Nappy bins and other facilities

and should not obstruct

12. Lighting should be even

spotlights used.

13. See diagram 18 for layoutof baby changing facilities.


All public areas should have a unisex accessible baby changing area.

Baby changing areas should not

space, to ensure that anaccessible unisex toilet remains

The area for a baby changing

outwards. It should include a

Window Furniture.

externally accessible in case of anemergency. It should incorporatean engaged indicator.


all relevant safety standards.

length mirror set at maximum

A chair should be provided foruse if required.

Where vending machines areinstalled the controls shouldbe no more than 900mm above

should be recessed if possible,

circulation space.

throughout with no

*See Glossary.


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should be designed to allow for the widest range of users.

1.

minimum floor dimension of2500mm x 2500mm and shouldinclude a WC and a wash handbasin. See diagram 19a for

2.minimum floor dimension of2500mm x 2700mm and shouldinclude a WC and a wash hand

basin. See diagram 19b for

3.

4.should be designed and locatedso as not to cause an obstruction

5.and be self-closing.

6. The door fastening mechanismshould be of the lever type,with an integral lock which is

7.

with level access.

8.to 100mm above floor level

transfer side, near to the shower

10.

floor level.

11. at heights of 900mm, 1200mmand 1800mm above floor level.

12.A towel rail should be positionedat a height of 900mm abovefloor level.

13.All fittings and the door shouldcontrast in colour and luminance*

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For showers and bathrooms in dwellings refer to section 21: Dwellings.

The layout and fittings used for showers and bathrooms should aim

to allow washing and bathing independently. Where it is not possibleto design for specific individual requirements, showers and bathrooms

Where a facility will have several showers and bathrooms, these shouldbe configured in a variety of ways to maximise user choice includingtransfer sides, location of controls and layout of handrails.

A shower room should have a

layout of a shower room.

A bathroom should have a

layout of a bathroom.

Showers and bathrooms shouldbe located on obstruction-freeaccessible routes.

Heating should be provided but

or hazard.

The door should open outwards

externally accessible in case of an

emergency. It should incorporatean engaged indicator.

The floor should be slip resistant*

An emergency pull cord extending

should be provided on the

or bath. The cord should be fittedwith several pull rings at differentheights. Both the cord and thering should be red coloured. A

continuous electronic emergencytouch strip around the base ofthe walls could be considered.

A full length safety mirror shouldbe provided. This should be seta maximum of 300mm from

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14.

permeable surface.

15.An easily adjustable shower

of 480mm above floor level.It should be minimum 400mmin depth and self draining.

16.at a height of 480mm abovefloor level, with a minimumdepth of 400mm.

17.An easily adjustable portableshower spray attached to aflexible hose with a rise and

shower spray can be easily

18.

19.above floor level.

20.

rails fitted at 600mm above floorlevel on both sides of the shower

line of the seat.

21.

at 750mm above floor level.

22. Recessed soap holders fittedat 650mm and 900mm abovefloor level.

23.A shelf for toiletries fitted at

24.the seat and rails, which is

25. See diagram 19a for layout of

26.

27.mixer tap with a lever handle.

28. See diagram 19b for layout

*See Glossary



A wet area with a level

seat in the wet area

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