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ACCESSIBILITY LAW
DISABLED PERSONS 1. confinement to wheelchair 2. difficulty in walking 3. total impairment of hearing or sight 4. impairment due to aging 5. mental impairment WHEELCHAIR Length Width Turning space Reach Clear space under table 1.10 to 1.30 0.60 to 0.75 1.50 0.70 to 1.20 above floor 0.75
SEATING CAPACITY FOR DISABLED IN PLACES OF ASSEMBLY 4- 50 51-300 301-500 Increase of 100 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION regular buses first class/ aircon passenger airplane passenger train jeepney ships DROPPED CURB Width Gradient Cross gradient Lowest portion0
2 4 6 +1 5 seats 4 seats 4 seats 6 seats 2 seats 20 mins before embarkation 1 hr after arrival 0.90 min 1:12 max 1:20 max- to avoid water .025 max
1.20 min 1:20 or 5% max 1:100 width of 1.50 x 1.90 rest stop max dist 12.00 between stops
SIGNS ON DOORS & WALLS Height Emboss DOORS Width Clear level space Door knobs CORRIDORS SWITCHES From edge of door Height
1.40- 1.60 1.0 mm 0.80 min 1.50 or 1.20 0.82 - 1.06 0.90 preferred 1.20 min 0.20 1.20 - 1.30
HANDRAIL IN STAIRS, RAMPS & DROPPED CURBS Height 0.70 - 0.90 above steps or ramps 1.00 to 1.06 at great heights Extension of railing 0.30
RAMPS Clear width Gradient Length Landings Level area top & bottom Refuge 1.20 1:12 6.00 max 1.50 min 1.80 min when carriage exceeds 10.00m 1.50- 2.00
WASHROOMS & STORAGE Stall Turning space No of water closets for disabled
Height of water closet Flush Max height of lavatories- 0.80 Knee recess heightdepthHandrail Urinal height Turnabouts
0.45 1.20 0.60- 0.70 0.50 0.80 0.48 1.50 x 1.50 Basic Physical Requirements: 1. accessibility 2. reachability 3. usability 4. orientation 5. safety 6. workability