Building Accessibility For The Disabled

S. K.
Ghosh Associates LLC

International Code Council (ICC)
Building Accessibility
for the Disabled
URP S-09 Training

Module NS9
Presenter
Amber L Armstrong, CBO, CFM
www.skghoshassociates.com
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S. K. Ghosh Associates LLC
GOAL:
Learn and master the Universal Accessibility
requirements in the:
BANGLADESH NATIONAL BUILDING CODE
2020
This module will address accessibility in commercial and
public buildings.
OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of this module, you will be able
to:
• Identify which occupancies require barrier free
accessibility
• Determine components of a building that are required to
be accessible
• Apply design and construction requirements to building
components to accomplish accessibility
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Universal Accessibility
DEFINITION OF ACCESSIBILITY
“The provision in a plot or a building or a facility or any
part thereof that can be approached, entered and used
without assistance by persons with temporary or
permanent physical limitations”
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Universal Accessibility
PERSONS WITH DISABILITY

“… persons whose mobility and capacity to use a
building or part thereof, or a facility are affected due to
one or more physical and/or sensory disabilities or
impairments.”
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Provisionsfor
Accessibilityby
OccupancyType
Accessible Areas
Occupancy Occupancy Accessible MinimumAccessible
Classification Type Areas Provisions
Frompublicfootpathandparking
areastotheliftlobby,lift,fromlift
lobbytoallhousingunits,andall Atleastonetoiletperhousingunit
communalfacilities(exclude andatleastoneroominevery200
A3,A5,mixed Residentialbuildings apartmentswithoutlift) guestͲrooms
Allpublicareasintendedforaccess
bystaff,studentsorvisitors,
includingaccesstopublicfootpath Atleastoneroominevery100
A4,mixed Hostelsanddormitories andparking rooms
Allareasintendedforaccessby
staff,studentsorpublicuse
Schools,colleges,universitiesor includingaccesstopublicfootpath
B1ͲB3,mixed othereducationbuildings andparking
Hospitals,clinics,homesforthe Allareasintendedforaccessby
agedandinstitutionsforthe staff,patients,inmatesorpublic
D1,D2,C3 physicallychallenged use
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Accessible Areas
employeesorpublicincluding Atleastoneaccessibletoilet
E1,E3mixed Officebuildings parking facilityoneachfloor
Smallshopsandmarkets,Kitchen Fromparkingand/orpublic Wherecounterserviceisprovided,
F1,F3mixed markets footpathtosalescounterservice atleastonecounter
Allareasintendedforaccessby Seatsandfreespacesforwheel
employeesorpublicincluding chairusers.Atleastone
accesstopublicfootpathand accessibletoiletperfloor
F2,mixed Largeshopsandmarkets parking connectedtoaccessibleroute
Factories,workshops,industrial
buildingsandadministration Allareasintendedforaccessby
G1,G2 buildingsindepots employeesorpublicuse
Parkinggarage,privategarage, Prescribedareainaccordancewith
K1ͲK3 repairgarageandshowrooms SectionsD.24andD.25
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Accessible Areas
publicincludingaccesstopublic
I1ͲI4,mixed Religiousbuildingsandcrematoria footpathandparking
Restaurants,foodͲcourts,fastfood employeesorpublicincluding Wherefixedseatsareprovided,
outletsandotherpubliceating accesstopublicfootpathand shallbeatleastoneaccessible
I1ͲI4,mixed outlets parking wheelchairspaceper10seats
performersandareasprescribed
Cinemas,theatres,stadiaorother bythiscodeforspectatorsor Atleastonewheelchairspace
placesofassemblywith publicuseincludingaccessto (withadjacentcompanionseat)
I1ͲI5,mixed permanentseating publicfootpathandparking per150seats
Atleastoneaccessibleshower
Sportscomplexes,public compartmentandonewater
gymnasiumsandpublicswimming closetcompartment (onemale
I5 pools Allareasintendedforpublicaccess andonefemale)
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Accessible Areas
Waitingareasareprovidedwith
seats
Tactilewarningsguidepassengers
tofootpath,ticketcounters,
waitingareasandotherservices
Preferablenolevelchange
Stations,airports,riverͲports,bus Allareasintendedforaccessby betweenplatformanddeckof
terminals,interchangesandother employeesorpublicuseincluding transport,however,ifitis
mixed passengertransportterminal areasprescribedinSectionD.3.2.7 unavoidable,provideliftorramp
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Designand
Construction
Requirements
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Wheelchair users
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D.4 Minimum Space Allowances

Wheelchair users
Figure3.D.1Minimumclearfloorspace
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Forward and parallel approach (combined)
Figure3.D.2Minimumclearfloorspace(bothfrontalandparallelapproach)
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Accessible route
Figure3.D.3Minimumwidthofaccessibleroute
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Cane range and techniques
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Protruding objects
Figure3.D.4Limitofprotrudingobjects
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Figure3.D.5Limitforfreestandingobjectsmountedonpost
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Protruding objects
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Post mounted projecting object
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Protruding object
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What did you learn?
What is the maximum distance an object can project

from a post?
A. 100 mm
B. 200 mm
C. 300 mm
D. 400 mm
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D.5 Surface Quality of Floor Space

Pavement or floor surface
Firm
Even
Slip-resistant
Stable
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Change in Level
In accessible route has gradient of 1:12 in direction of
travel
Slope has special marking with contrasting color at top

and bottom or full slope
Figure3.D.6Markingsonaninternalramp
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Level change slope

Where change of vertical level is up to 150 mm, a steeper slope is
allowed
Table3.D.2GradientforChangesinLevels
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Gratings
Elevation of grating on accessible route shall be at same
level and aligned perpendicular to direction of travel
Gap on surface not more than 12 mm in any direction
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Floor surface on accessible route

Dot type surface texture indicates warning
Line type surface texture indicates intended path of

travel
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What did you learn?
Which of the following characteristics are not

required for pavement on an accessible route?
A. Even
B. Firm
C. Slip-resistant
D. Smooth
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D.6 Approaches
Public Access Way
Minimum unobstructed width of accessible path is 1200 mm
Provide crossing and turning space, minimum 1500 mm X

1500 mm for every 30 m length of travel
No encroachment into required width by obstruction or

protruding object
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Vehicular approach to building

• Driveway, walkway and accessible parking shall be on
same level or connected by ramp
• At least one accessible route from vehicle parking to

accessible entrance for following occupancy groups:
A3, A5; A4; B1-B3; D1, D2, C3; E1, E3; F1, F3; F2; G1,
G2; and I1-I5
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Access to building
• At least one accessible entrance door connected to an
accessible route for following occupancy groups:
A3, A5; A4; B1-B3; D1, D2, C3; E1, E3; F1, F3; F2; G1,
G2;
and I1-I5
• Directional sign posted at non-accessible entrances and

accessible parking areas
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Access to building
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What did you learn?
What is the minimum headroom clearance at an

accessible route?
A. 1800 mm
B. 2000 mm
C. 2200 mm
D. 2400 mm
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D.7 Accessible Routes,

Corridors and Paths
Accessible route
Not more than 30 m of length at a stretch
Minimum width is 1200 mm
(900 mm for one-way route)
Minimum height or headroom clearance is 2000 mm
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Surfaces, edges
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Obstruction or Protrusion on Accessible route
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Overhead hazard
Figure3.D.7Protectionfromoverheadhazard
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Overhead hazard
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Overhead hazard
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D.8 Accessible Doors
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Accessible door width
Figure3.D.8Clearwidthofaccessibledoor
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Accessible door width
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Clearance at door
Figure3.D.9Minimumunobstructedspaceatdoorway
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Clearance at door
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Accessible door hardware
Figure3.D.10Preferenceofdoorhandles
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Accessible door hardware
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Vision panel
Figure3.D.11Dimensionsandlocationofvisionpanel
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Turnstile
Figure3.D.12Accessprovisionforturnstiles
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Turnstile
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What did you learn?
The minimum clear floor space required on the push

side of a door is __________?
A. 680 X 1080 mm
B. 900 X 1200 mm
C. 1200 X 1200 mm
D. 1500 X 1500 mm
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What did you learn?
True/False: The minimum accessible door leaf

width is 900 mm?
• True
• False
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D.9 Handrails and Grab Bars
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Handrail and Grab bar
Figure3.D.13Handrails
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D.10 Curb Ramps
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Curb ramp
Figure3.D.14Curbrampwithflaredsides
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Curb ramp
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Curb ramp
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Curb ramp
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Curb ramp
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Figure3.D.15Locationofcurbrampatstreetcrossing
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Curb ramp at street divider
Figure3.D.16Locationatroaddividers
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What did you learn?
True/False: Detectable warnings are required at the

top landing of curb ramps?
• True
• False
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D.11 Accessible Ramps
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Ramp
Figure3.D.17Planofstraightrampandlanding
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Figure3.D.18PlanofrightͲangledrampandlanding
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Handrail at ramp
Figure3.D.19Handrailextensions(tofloororwall)
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Ramp handrail
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What did you learn?
What is the maximum slope ratio for a 100 mm

change in elevation?
A. 1 vertical to 8 horizontal
B. 1 vertical to 10 horizontal
C. 1 vertical to 12 horizontal
D. 1 vertical to 20 horizontal
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D.12 Accessible Stairs
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D.12 Accessible Stairs

Stair riser
Figure3.D.20Stairdetail
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Stair
Figure3.D.21Tactilewarningatbeginningandendingofstairsand
detectableedges
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Tactile warning
Figure3.D.22Tactilewarninginstaircase
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Handrail at stair
Figure3.D.23Handrailinstairway
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Handrail at stair
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What did you learn?
Detectable warning at stair nosing edge shall be

__________?
A. 35 – 50 mm
B. 40 – 55 mm
C. 45 – 60 mm
D. 50 – 65 mm
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D.13 Accessible Seating Space

and Counter Service
Accessible table or counter
Figure3.D.24Forwardorsideapproachtotableorcounter
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Accessible table or counter
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What did you learn?
What is the maximum surface height above the floor

for a work station?
A. 600 mm
B. 700 mm
C. 800 mm
D. 900 mm
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D.14 Sanitary Provisions

Water closet compartment
Figure3.D.29Waterclosetcompartmentforwheelchairusers
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Accessible wash basin
Figure3.D.25Detailsofaccessiblewashbasin
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Accessible water closet
Figure3.D.26Accessiblewaterclosetforwheelchairusers
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Accessible urinal
Figure3.D.27Basicdimensionsforaccessibleurinals
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Accessible urinal
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Washroom accessories
Figure3.D.28StandarddimensionsforwashͲroomaccessoriesandgrab
bars
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Sign at washroom entrance
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What did you learn?
How far from the rear wall at a water closet shall a

vertical grab bar be located?
A. 600 mm
B. 700 mm
C. 800 mm
D. 900 mm
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What did you learn?
What is the minimum dimension from the centerline

of a wash basin to an adjacent wall?
A. 460 mm
B. 480 mm
C. 500 mm
D. 520 mm
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D.15 Doors of Accessible Washroom

and Water Closet Compartment
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D.16 Grab Bars
Figure3.D.28StandarddimensionsforwashͲroomaccessoriesandgrab
bars
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What did you learn?
What is the maximum diameter of a grab bar?

A. 35 mm
B. 40 mm
C. 50 mm
D. 60 mm
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D.17 Emergency Call Bell
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D.19 Water Closet Compartment

in Public Toilet
Figure3.D.30Detailofwaterclosetcompartmentingrouptoilet
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D.20 Bath Facilities
Figure3.D.32Layoutplanfor3fixturetoilet
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Accessible bathtub
Figure3.D.31Bathtubforpersonswithdisabilities
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Accessible shower
Figure3.D.33Accessibleshowerstallforwheelchairuser
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What did you learn?
What is the minimum size of a water closet

compartment?
A. 900 X 1200 mm
B. 1200 X 1200 mm
C. 1500 X 1500 mm
D. 1500 X 1750 mm
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What did you learn?
What is the minimum clear floor space required

along side of a bathtub?
A. 750 X 1200 mm
B. 900 X 1200 mm
C. 1200 X 1200 mm
D. 1500 X 1500 mm
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D.21 Kitchen Facilities
Figure3.D.34Accessiblekitchenclearance
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What did you learn?
True/False: All of the cabinet / storage in a kitchen

must be accessible?
• True
• False
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D.22 Lifts
Figure3.D.35Liftforpersonswithdisabilities
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Lift Control Panel
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What did you learn?
What is the maximum height above the lift car floor a

control panel shall be located?
A. 900 mm
B. 1200 mm
C. 1500 mm
D. 1800 mm
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D.23 Eating Outlets
Figure3.D.36Spacerequirementforaccessible
seating
Figure3.D.37Clearanceforaccessibleseating
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D.24 Accessible Parking Area
Table3.D.3MinimumNumberofAccessibleParkingStalls
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D.25 Accessible Vehicle

Parking Stalls
Figure3.D.38Accessibleparkingstallandapproach
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What did you learn?
Which of the following dimensions is acceptable for

the symbol of accessibility at an accessible
parking space?
A. 600 X 900 mm
B. 900 X 900 mm
C. 900 X 1000 mm
D. 1000 X 1000 mm
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D.26 The Symbol of Accessibility

Symbol of access
Figure3.D.39Symbolofaccessforpersonswithdisabilities
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Figure3.D.40Accessibledirectionalsign Figure3.D.41Signsdirectingtofacility
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Service identification sign
Figure3.D.42ServiceIdentificationSignsatDestination
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What did you learn?
All symbols of accessibility shall face to the right or

left?
• Right
• Left
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D.27 Signage
Table3.D.4Sizeofsymbolsvaryingwithdistance
Table3.D.5Heightoflettersvaryingwithdistance
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Location of sign
Clearly and legibly identifiable from accessible route
Provide at change in direction in accessible route
Mounted with centerline at 1500 mm above floor
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Tactile Character or Symbol

Size between 16 mm to 50 mm
Raised minimum 0.8 mm above background
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Braille and Pictographs

Braille dot is raised dome shape
Pictograph supported by textual description directly below
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What did you learn?
Tactile characters or symbols shall be raised

_____ mm ?
A. 0.6
B. 0.8
C. 1.0
D. 1.2
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D.28 Grading of Slip Resistance
Table3.D.6:Slipresistancegrading
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D.29 Tactile Ground Surface Indicators

Physical cues
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D.29 Tactile Ground Surface Indicators

Physical cues
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Directional indicators
Figure3.D.43Directionalindicatorsongroundofaccessibleroute
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Warning indicators
Figure3.D.44Warningindicatorsongroundofaccessibleroute
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Figure3.D.45Useoftactileindicatorsinaccessibleroute
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What did you learn?
The tactile ground indicator that provides physical

cue for change in direction shall measure
__________?
A. 300 X 300 mm
B. 300 x 600 mm
C. 600 X 600 mm
D. 600 X 900 mm
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This concludes
Module NS9
Thankyou
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URP S-09 Training

Amber L Armstrong, CBO, CFM

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY

D.4 Minimum Space Allowances

Forward and parallel approach (combined)

Cane range and techniques

Post mounted projecting object

What did you learn?

What is the maximum distance an object can project

D.5 Surface Quality of Floor Space

 Slope has special marking with contrasting color at top

Level change slope

 Gap on surface not more than 12 mm in any direction

Floor surface on accessible route

 Line type surface texture indicates intended path of

What did you learn?

Which of the following characteristics are not

 Provide crossing and turning space, minimum 1500 mm X

 No encroachment into required width by obstruction or

Vehicular approach to building

• At least one accessible route from vehicle parking to

• Directional sign posted at non-accessible entrances and

What did you learn?

What is the minimum headroom clearance at an

D.7 Accessible Routes,

 Minimum width is 1200 mm

(900 mm for one-way route)

 Minimum height or headroom clearance is 2000 mm

Obstruction or Protrusion on Accessible route

D.8 Accessible Doors

Accessible door width

Accessible door width

Accessible door hardware

Accessible door hardware

What did you learn?

The minimum clear floor space required on the push

What did you learn?

True/False: The minimum accessible door leaf

D.9 Handrails and Grab Bars

Handrail and Grab bar

D.10 Curb Ramps

Curb ramp at street divider

What did you learn?

True/False: Detectable warnings are required at the

D.11 Accessible Ramps

What did you learn?

What is the maximum slope ratio for a 100 mm

D.12 Accessible Stairs

D.12 Accessible Stairs

What did you learn?

Detectable warning at stair nosing edge shall be

D.13 Accessible Seating Space

Accessible table or counter

What did you learn?

What is the maximum surface height above the floor

D.14 Sanitary Provisions

Accessible wash basin

Accessible water closet

Sign at washroom entrance

What did you learn?

Slope has special marking with contrasting color at top

Gap on surface not more than 12 mm in any direction

Line type surface texture indicates intended path of

Provide crossing and turning space, minimum 1500 mm X

No encroachment into required width by obstruction or

Minimum width is 1200 mm

Minimum height or headroom clearance is 2000 mm

Provide at change in direction in accessible route

Mounted with centerline at 1500 mm above floor

Raised minimum 0.8 mm above background

Pictograph supported by textual description directly below