Unit 3 PDF

19ARE332T UNIVERSAL DESIGN
UNIT 03
PRESENTED BY:AR.K.KALAIMATHY, Assistant Professor, SAID

TUTOR
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
UNIVERSAL DESIGN- MODULE 3 A R . K . K A L A I M A T H Y, A S S I T A N T
& INTERIOR DESIGN
PROFESSOR
SYLLABUS
MODULE 3
Study the barrier free elements outside the building
Study the barrier free design for kerb at footpath
Study of barrier free design for road crossing
Study of barrier free design for public toilets
Study of barrier free design for bus stops/ taxis
Study of barrier free design for telephone booth
Study the types of signage, signage requirements, signage specifications
Study the signage design and installations
Review the case examples
Understand the barrier free design standards for disabled other than the general building design standards
Study the barrier free design standards for residential building spaces- Kitchen, Living room, Bedroom and bathroom
Study the barrier free design standards for Auditorium and Restaurants
Study the barrier free design standards for Railway Station
Review the access audit and its implication in building bye-law
Assess and audit the premises and buildings to find problems and solutions through case/ field studies
SIGNAGES
INTRODUCTION (SIGN TYPES)
There are four main functional typologies into which signage could be classified : a
• Information Signs
• Directional Signs c
• Identification ( Locational) Signs and
• Warning ( Safety) Signs.
Information Signs
These include location signs, sign directories, maps for both internal and external areas for orientation of the user.
Direction Signs
These signs direct the user to a destination with arrow marks aiding the text.
Identification Signs
These signs installed at specific individual destinations indicate the location of a room, service, desk, etc.
Warning ( Safety ) Signs
Signs installed for the safety of users which may be either the warning or the prohibitory type. This group would include fire exit signs,
safety signs, etc. and are normally specified by I S O conventions in terms of colour, size and graphic. These designs should be
adhered to and not tampered with in any aspect.
The following internationally specified shapes should be followed in signboards for various signs:
• Information signboards -Rectangular
• Warning signboards -Triangular
• Information signboards – Circular
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SIGNAGES
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
General
• Signage should be placed at nodal positions, openly and prominently.

• They should be simple in syntax and must be well lit in ambient lowlight conditions.
• It should not obstruct any movement path and, if suspended, should have a minimum clear head-room of 2000 mm from the finished
floor.
• If the signage is floorbased and free-standing, then there should be a detectable barrier at the floor level for the white stick users. -
Signage systems should be clear, consistent and in all the comprehensible languages of the region. Cross signage should be avoided
to avoid anxiety and confusion.
• In general, signs should not be placed behind glass panels because of possible reflection and thus making for poor readability.
• Signage placed on pedestrian path of travel are considered obstructions; thus they should be detectable.
Signage Requirement
Signs related to barrier-free access are required at the following locations:

An exterior sign should be located at the main accessible entrance.
In the case of multilple access points, each access point should indicate the shortest route to the
accessible entry.
Reception areas and lobbies should have locational signs for elevators, fire exits, accessible facilities like
toilets, etc., directional and locational signs for major services like cafes, reception, public telephone,
etc.,emergency signage.
In each case, the accessible route should be marked to avoid confusion.
Sign directories and maps showing accessible routes should be provided for extensive campuses.
Each floor should have directional signs to accessible facilities and exits, emergency signages and a
sign directory or information signs at main intersections. -Accessible spaces and facilities should be
identified by the international symbol of accessibility. (fig.1)
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SIGNAGES
SPECIFICATIONS
The following specifications should be adhered to while designing signages.
Character Proportion
Letters and numbers on signs shall have a width-to-height ratio between 3:5 and 1:1 and a stroke-width-to-height ratio between 1:5 and
1:10. (fig.2)
Character Height
Characters and numbers on signs shall be sized according to the viewing distance from which they are to be read. The minimum height
is measured using an upper case „X‟. Lower case characters are permitted. The smallest letter type should not be less than 15mm. The
size of the letters should be in proportion to the reading distance. (fig.3)
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SIGNAGES
Raised and Brailed Characters and Pictograms
• The letters and signs should preferably be raised or etched at least 1 mm from the background, to enable sightless people to read
the information using the tips of their fingers. Raised characters shall be at least 15 mm high, but not higher than 50 mm. Pictograms
shall be accompanied by the equivalent verbal description placed directly below the pictogram.
• The border dimension of the pictogram shall be 150 mm minimum in height.
Finish and Contrast
• The characters and background of signs shall be eggshell, matte, or other non-glare finish. It is preferable to also use light-sensitive
reflective surfaces which would reflect incident light (radium stickers).
• Characters and symbols shall contrast with their background either light characters on a dark background or dark characters on a
light background.
• The commonly used colours are: white, black, yellow, red, blue and green. -The colour combinations red/green and yellow/ blue
should not be used in order to avoid confusing colour-blind persons. (They are complementary colours).
Mounting Location and Height
• Where permanent identification is provided for rooms and spaces, signs shall be installed on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the
door. Where there is no wall space to the latch side of the door, including at double leaf doors, signs shall be placed on the nearest
adjacent wall. The mounting height shall be 1500 mm from finished floor to centreline of the sign.
• The mounting location for such signage shall be such that a person may approach within 76 mm of them without standing within the
swing of a door or encountering protruding objects. Overhanging signs should have a minimum clearance of 2000 mm from finished
floor. (fig.29)
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SIGNAGES
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SIGNAGES
Symbols of Accessibility
• Facilities and elements required to be identified as accessible shall

use the international symbol of accessibility.
• The symbol shall be displayed as shown in fig.1 .
• The symbol may be adapted to individual facitlities as shown in
fig.5,6,7.
• Palletes of universally adopted symbols are given on page 1 and 2.
• The symbol is composed of a wheelchair figure with either a square
background or a square border. (fig. 6)
• Contrasting colours should be used to differentiate the figure from
the background.
• The commonly employed colours are white for the figure and blue
for the background.
• The wheelchair figure should always face the right..
• For completely accessible buildings, it is enough to have one
explanatory sign at the entrance.
Illumination Levels
Illumination levels on the sign surface shall be in the 100 to 300 lux
range and shall be uniform. Signs shall be located such that the
illumination level on the surface of the sign is not significantly
exceeded by the ambient light or a visible bright lighting source
behind or in front of it
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SIGNAGES
SIGNAGE DESIGN
Language
• Clear, unambiguous messages in simple, understandable

fonts and formats.
• Legibility improves if every key word begins with a capital
letter.
• The exceptions are standard words like STOP, EXIT, BUS,
etc.
• Use punctuations sparingly and avoid the use of full stops
at the end of the sentence.
• Signages leading to two destinations should be kept on
separate lines for easier legibility.
• Avoid abbreviations as they can be easily misinterpreted.
• Symbols should be used wherever possible. They are very
useful for visually impaired people as they can be larger
in size than the text message. A good pictorial symbol
depends on simplicity, legibility and good recognition/
familiar factor. It also helps illiterate people to
comprehend the signage.
• Where more than one language is to be used in a sign, it
is advisable to use symbols as well.
• ISO-recommended symbols must be used as far as
possible.
• The arrow in directional signs must be carefully used so as
to aid and not confuse the user. This is more relevant
when placing a directory of multiple directions. (fig. 5)
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SIGNAGES
Sign Typeface Sizes for Letters and Symbols
Sign typefaces must be standard, legible and clearly (Minimum character size)
discernible. Some recommended typefaces are : • At building entrances, house numbers and similar : 150 mm
• Identification or direction signs : 50 ~ 100 mm
• Sign directories : 25~50 mm
• Symbols should be at least 100mm in height.
• Braille should be incorporated in the signs. Round dots which
should be raised 0.46mm must be placed below the text (or
symbol) and ranged from left.
• A Braille locator (either raised or recessed should also be
incorporated in the sign to enable the visually impaired to be
guided to the Braille message.
Text Design
• Decorative, fancy, expanded and condensed typefaces • Legibility also depends on inter character spacing, word spacing
should be avoided. Also Italics or script texts are not very and line spacing.
legible. • For visually impaired people it is desirable to increase the inter
• Usage of too many type sizes on any one sign should be character, word and line spacing by 20 percent to 30 percent.
avoided. • Text aligned left is the easiest to read and is recommended in
• The size of the typeface must be in relation to the viewing most cases except in direction signs where both left and right
distance. arrows are being used and the text should correspondingly be left
or right aligned.
• Locational signs can be centre aligned.
• Both upper and lower cases must be used as they tend to be
more legible than a message in all caps or all small letter forms.
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SIGNAGES
Colour and Contrast
• The colour and contrast should depend on external factors such as background, location, etc. A blue sign on a blue wall will obviously
be of little help.
• A border around the sign can be useful in increasing the readability as long as the border width is not over powering.
• The chart (fig.8) on page 13 recommends some colour combinations:
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SIGNAGES
SIGN INSTALLATION
Illumination
All signs must be adequately lit for proper visibility. However, glare from lighting
will cause discomfort. Signs must ideally be made from materials with a matt
finish, should not be placed in front of glass or similar transparent material and
should not be suspended against a light source with angle of incidence equal to
90½.
Sign Positioning
• All wall-mounted or free standing signs must ideally be positioned in the range
of 1400 to 1600 mm above the finished floor level for proper readability. This is
specially applicable to all signs that are to be read at close range e.g door
signs, identification signs, etc.
• Room numbers should be placed on door frames and not on the doors so that
thy are visible even when the door is open. (fig.9)
• The room nameplate in Braille should be incorporated into the signage within a
range of 1200 mm to 1400 mm. (fig.9)
• All hanging signs must be suspended at least 2000 mm from the finished floor
level so as not to cause any obstruction to the user.
• All signs fixed flat on the wall must not project more than 100 mm from the wall.
• Signs that are to be read from a distance must be positioned sufficiently high
so as not be covered by other objects such as people, cars, etc.
• Signs accompanied by a control panel (such as lift buttons) must be within
easy reach of a wheelchair user. The allowable range is 900 to 1200 mm above
the finished floor level.
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BARRIER FREE ENVIRONMENT IN RESIDENCES
Essential areas for barrier free design standards for disabled other than the general building design standards are as follows:
• Street
• Shopping area
• Access to transportation
• Kitchen
• Bathroom
• Bedrooms
• Living rooms
• Windows and the view
STREET
• Before building any apartment house for the elderly and handicapped, it is advisable to note street conditions, access to
transportation, proximity to shopping areas, and whether there are major obstacles between the apartment house and the
shopping locations. Both wheelchair users and elderly handicapped persons have a common need of hard, nonslip, even street
surface.
• Avoid loose gravel and provide continuing common surface not interrupted by steps or sudden changes in level, and other
obstructions such as manhole covers, light or telephone poles.
• The street should be marked with signage's in braille and visual signage's at appropriate height to indicate the shopping area,
apartment blocks, bus stop, taxi stand.
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BARRIER FREE ENVIRONMENT IN RESIDENCES
SHOPPING AREA
• It is not enough to design a barrier free building for the handicapped and elderly, one must also provide barrier free streets and
shopping areas within the immediate vicinity if the residents are to be as self sufficient as they would like and could be. There
should not be any major crossing between the apartment block and shopping area. If unavoidable, some form of safe crossing,
such as bridge or subway accessible by ramp and steps over or below the highway should be planned which people could get
from‟ one side of the road to the other.
• The shops should be accessible with all essential barrier free design elements such as ramped approach along with stepped
approach,. adequate space for landing, sufficiently wide corridor, signages, sliding or automatic door, guiding warning block,
accessible counter, telephone booth, mail box, and toilet facilities.
ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION
It is essential to accept that very few handicapped or elderly persons living in such a special housing are able to drive or have their
own cars, because of their handicaps or age, or even for economic reasons. This means that both groups must rely on public
transportation. The important components which are required to take care for easy access to transportation facilities are as below.
• Safe crossing facilities for persons with wheel chair and with impaired vision by providing acoustic signal and installing a safety
zone on a wide road.
• Provision of kerb ramp at appropriate location at the footpath.
• Provision of guiding block at the starting and ending of crossing.
• Accessible bus stop/taxi stand
• Accessible sub way/over bridge
• Accessible concourse, ticket booth of the railway station.
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RESIDENCE- KITCHEN
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RESIDENCE- KITCHEN
• Floor space should allow easy wheelchair
movement between worktop, sink and cooking
stove. A 1500 mm min. width should be
provided for wheelchair turns between counter
and opposite wall.
• Worktops, sinks, and cooking area should be at
the same level at a height of 780 mm - 800 mm
high from floor.
• A knee room of 700 mm high should be
provided under the sink.
• Base cabinets storage space with hinged doors
and fixed or adjustable shelves should be
avoided.
• Base cabinets are most usable with drawers of
various depth. Pullout vertical units at one or
both sides of the work centers are desirable.
Maximum height of shelves over worktop is
1200 mm.
• A min. gap of 400 mm. should be provided
between the edge of work top and top
shelves. Side reach for low shelf height should
be 300 mm.
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RESIDENCE- LIVING ROOM & BEDROOM • At least 1500 mm turning in space for wheel
chair should be kept near all entry points to the
living area.
• A living dining combination is preferable to a
kitchen dining combination.
• A wheelchair requires at least 750 mm seating
space at the dining table.
• Sleeping- living room combinations are not
recommended. Bed rooms for the wheelchair
users need more floor area to provide
wheelchair circulation.
• The bedroom layout should be such that the
bed should not be in a corner of a wall. At least
900 mm should be provided for a wheelchair
from the side of the wall for access and there
should be large enough space for transfer by a
wheelchair user, or for a helper to assist in the
transfer.‟
• The bed should be at a height from the ground
that permits wheel chair turning under the bed.
• A min. 900 mm width should be kept in front of
bedroom closet and any other furniture.
• Clothes hanger rod should be at a height
between 1050 mm - 1200 mm. The max. and
min. height of shelf should be 1400 and 300
mm, and the recommended zone is from 450
mm to 1200 mm.
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RESIDENCE- LIVING ROOM & BEDROOM
• At least 1500 mm turning in space for wheel chair should be kept near all entry points to the living area.
• A living dining combination is preferable to a kitchen dining combination.
• A wheelchair requires at least 750 mm seating space at the dining table.
• Sleeping- living room combinations are not recommended. Bed rooms for the wheelchair users need more floor area to provide
wheelchair circulation.
• The bedroom layout should be such that the bed should not be in a corner of a wall. At least 900 mm should be provided for a
wheelchair from the side of the wall for access and there should be large enough space for transfer by a wheelchair user, or for a
helper to assist in the transfer.‟
• The bed should be at a height from the ground that permits wheel chair turning under the bed.
• A min. 900 mm width should be kept in front of bedroom closet and any other furniture.
• Clothes hanger rod should be at a height between 1050 mm - 1200 mm. The max. and min. height of shelf should be 1400 and 300
mm, and the recommended zone is from 450 mm to 1200 mm.
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RESIDENCE- BATHROOM
• The basin should be installed at a height and
position for convenient access by wheelchair users.
• The basin should have appropriate knee clearance
and foot clearance space for wheelchair users.
• Sufficient clear space for wheelchair users should be
provided in front of the basin.
• The mirror should be so installed as to permit its use
by wheelchair users.
• Shower cubicles should have seats whose width and
height facilitate easy transfer by wheelchair users.
• Shower cubicles should have grab rails at a height
and position that allows for easy gripping by
wheelchair users.
• Shower cubicles should have call buttons or other
signals devices at a height and position easily
reached in an emergency.
• Sufficient space should be provided beside shower
cubicles for transfer by wheelchair users.
• Showerdoors, locks or catches should be of a type
that can be opened from the outside in an
emergency.
• Shower doors should preferably be of a sliding or
outward opening type.
• These recommendations are relevant for communal
bathing facilities for lowincome households.
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RESIDENCE- BATHROOM
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RESIDENCE- BATHROOM
• WC or toilet compartments should have enough floor space

for wheelchair users to enter and exit.
• The toilet bowl should be of a type (e.g. wall-hung) and in
such a position as to permit easy approach by wheelchair
users.
• The seat of the toilet bowl should be at the correct height for
wheelchair users.
• WC compartments should have support rails at a position and
height suitable for wheelchair users and other persons with
physical disabilities. Upward-folding support bars are
recommended to allow lateral transfer from a wheelchair.
• A toilet paper dispenser should be so installed as to be easily
used by a person with physical impairments sitting on the
toilet.
• Fittings, such as soap dispenser, electric hand dryer and mirror,
should be low enough for a wheelchair user to use
comfortably.
• The wash basin should be at a height that is easily accessible
for wheelchair users.
• Lever-type taps should be installed to wash basins. Floor
finishes should be of non-slip material.
• Doors should be either of the sliding or outward-opening type.
• Locks to toilet doors or cubicles should be of a type that can
be opened from outside in case of emergency.
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GUEST HOUSE
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GUEST HOUSE The following accessible features are provided in the
bathroom:
• Comparable vanity counter top space
• Bathtub with a lavatory at the control end Removable
bathtub seat
• Clearance in front of the bathtub extends its full length
and is 30 inches wide min.
• Recessed bathtub location permits shorter rear grab
bar at water closet
• Circular turning space in room
• Required clear floor spaces at fixtures and turning
space overlap
• Turning space includes knee and toe clearance at
lavatory
• Water closet clearance is 60 inches at back wall and 56
inches deep
• Centerline of the water closet at 16-18 inches from side
wall
• No other fixtures or obstructions located within required
water closet clearance
The following accessible features are provided in the living
area:
• T-shaped turning space
• Accessible route
• Clear floor space between beds
• Maneuvering clearances at all doors
• Accessible operable window
• Accessible controls for the heat and air conditioning
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AUDITORIUM
Applies to wheelchair spaces in auditoria, assembly halls, theatres and similar facilities.
Accessible seating space should be provided in a variety of locations to give persons with physical disabilities a choice.
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AUDITORIUM
Applies to wheelchair spaces in auditoria, assembly halls, theatres

and similar facilities.
Accessible seating space should be provided in a variety of
locations to give persons with physical disabilities a choice.
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PARK • There should be no difference in level around an approach
to a park and/or park roads.
• If a level difference is unavoidable, a ramp or a staircase
plus a ramp is needed.
• A level landing should be provided before and after the
change in level.
• Paved surfaces should be made of a non-slip material.
• At locations where there is a difference in level, such as
stairs, the surface material Should be changed using a color
contrast scheme and guiding blocks.
• Approaches and pathways should be wide enough for
wheelchair users (min. 900 mm. with regular passing places
1800 mm. wide).
• Drainage ditches should not be constructed in park road
areas. If a drainage ditch has to be constructed, a ditch
cover should be provided.
• Slots in ditch/drain covers must be narrow enough so as not
to risk crutches or the tyres of wheelchairs being stuck.
• An information board with information about the facility
should be provided for persons with impaired hearing.
• The board should be designed to be easily legible by using
sufficiently large text size, distinct contrast and illumination.
The information should also be in Braille.
• Benches, dustbins and drinking fountains should be installed
with adequate space around them for wheelchair users to
manoeuvre.
• Benches should be installed along the side of park roads.
• Guiding blocks should be provided for persons with a visual
impairment.
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RESTAURANT
• A space should .be provided for wheelchair users at tables.

• A space should be provided for wheelchair user for access to and from the tables.
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RAILWAY STATIONS
Approach to Station
• The approach should not have a difference in
level.
• If a level difference is unavoidable, install a
ramp or a ramp plus staircase.
Paved Surfaces
• Pathways should be constructed of non-slip
material. At places where there is a difference
in level, such as where staircases meet floors, it
is desirable that the appearance of the surface
material be changed using colour contrast
both immediately before and after that area.
• The approach pathway should have guiding
blocks for persons with impaired vision.
• If the approach pathway is parallel to a road
for vehicles, enhance the safety of pedestrians
by installing guard rails.
Platform Entrances and Exits

• The station entrance/exit should not have a
difference in level.
• If a level difference is unavoidable, install a
ramp or a ramp plus staircase.
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RAILWAY STATIONS
Reservation or Information Counters
• Reservation or information counters

should have unobstructed approaches
for wheelchair users.
• Counter heights should not be in excess
of 850 mm.
Concourse
• The width of the concourse should be at

least 1800 mm.
• The concourse should not have a
difference in level. If a level difference is
unavoidable, install a ramp or a ramp
plus staircase. The floor surface of a
concourse should be made of a non-slip
material.
• At places, where there is a difference in
level such as stairs, it is desirable that the
appearance of the surface material be
changed using color contrast.
• Ensure that columns, signboards, and
other fixtures do not protrude from wall
surfaces
• Install guiding blocks on the concourse
for persons with impaired vision
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RAILWAY STATIONS
• Install a lift (elevator) as a
means to enable
passengers with disabilities
to move between floors.
• For the lift (elevator), install
two guiding blocks for
persons with impaired vision
300 mm away from the call
button.
• Install a toilet and
washstand suitable for use
by wheelchair users and
other passengers.
Ticket Gates
• At least one of the ticket
gates should be wide
enough to allow wheelchair
users to pass through easily.
• One of the ticket gates
should have a continuous
line of guiding blocks for
persons with impaired
vision.
• For other details, see
“Guiding Blocks”.
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RAILWAY STATIONS
Ticket Vending Machines
• The coin slot should be at a

suitable height for easy
insertion of coins by
wheelchair users.
• A knee recess beneath the
ticket vending machines
should be provided.
• Install guiding blocks for
persons with impaired vision
300 mm. away from the ticket
vending machine.
• The fare buttons, cancel
buttons and other information
buttons should be written in
Braille or in a distinct relief
pattern.
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RAILWAY STATIONS
Platforms
• The platform should have one row

of dotted guiding blocks for persons
with impaired vision, 800 mm. or
more from the edge.
• The paved surface of the platform
must be made with a non-slip
material.
• Stairs, kiosks and dustbins on the
platform must not hinder the clear
passage of persons with impaired
vision and wheelchair users.
• A bench should be installed on the
platform, having guiding block
around it.
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RAILWAY STATIONS
Railway and subway car doors

• Car doors should be wide enough
for wheelchair users (minimum 900
mm).
• The gap between car doors and
the platform should be reduced to
an absolute minimum.
Aisles
• Aisles should be wide enough for
the passage of wheelchair users.
Wheelchair Space
• A space for a wheelchair should be
made available at the side of the
door.
• The space should be indicated
inside and outside the car by using
the universally recognized symbol
for wheelchair accessibility.
• Install a ring-strap or other
appropriate safety grip for
wheelchair users to hold on to.
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RAILWAY STATIONS
Information
• The information board should be made
easily readable by using sufficiently large
text size, distinct contrast and illumination.
• It is desirable that in addition to a printed
version of train schedule, table of fares
and other travel information also be in
Braille.
• For hearing impaired persons an
electronic sign board of appropriate size &
height should be displayed on each
platform at conspicuous location for all
announcements made by the railways.
Information signs and announcements

• Install a map of train routes
• Announce and provide in each car a
visual display of the names of stations en
route.
Seats
• An appropriate numbers of designated
seats for passengers with disabilities and
for elderly people should be provided
near doors.
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RAILWAY STATIONS
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REVIEW THE ACCESS AUDIT AND ITS IMPLICATION IN BUILDING BYE-LAW
All built environments should be assessed and evaluated for accessibility in three broad domains viz. Information Systems, Infrastructure
systems and Building Management Systems.
ACCESSIBLITY AUDITS
Accessibility assessments must be carried out periodically. Access audit is not an exercise to merely critique the presence of barriers in the
built environment but to develop strategies, ways to remove those barriers and provide reasonable accommodations. Accessibility audits
are a professional activity and exercise that must be carried out at diverse scales of built environments. For the purpose of ease in
understanding and practicality, it is however recommended to orient built environment stakeholders, administrators, architects & planners
along with wide ranging user groups to develop conscious methods for accessibility. Depending upon the scale of the built environment,
the complexity of barriers and stakeholders sensitization, access audits could be carried out with a strategic approach. It is largely assumed
that access audits must be carried out for existing buildings, it is also highly recommended to conduct accessibility reviews during the
different conceptualization and implementation stages of new building projects. The following broad steps are recommended for the
process of conducting a holistic access audit.
Step 1 Stakeholder meeting with Access Audit Team to define the scope of work
Step 2 Sharing of architectural drawings along with visual images of the built environment
Step 3 Reconnaissance Survey of Built Environment by the Access Audit Team
Step 4 Detailed Access Audit on site along with Stakeholder Participation
Step 5 Access Audit Highlights and Discussions with Stakeholders
Step 6 Development of Accessibility Strategy for Retrofitting and Inclusion
Step 7 Access Audit Report Completion and Submission
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REVIEW THE ACCESS AUDIT AND ITS IMPLICATION IN BUILDING BYE-LAW
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THANK YOU!
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19ARE332T UNIVERSAL DESIGN

PRESENTED BY:AR.K.KALAIMATHY, Assistant Professor, SAID

• Signage should be placed at nodal positions, openly and prominently.

Signs related to barrier-free access are required at the following locations:

Finish and Contrast

Mounting Location and Height

• Facilities and elements required to be identified as accessible shall

• Clear, unambiguous messages in simple, understandable

• WC or toilet compartments should have enough floor space

Applies to wheelchair spaces in auditoria, assembly halls, theatres

• A space should .be provided for wheelchair users at tables.

Platform Entrances and Exits

• Reservation or information counters

• The width of the concourse should be at

Ticket Vending Machines

• The coin slot should be at a

• The platform should have one row

Railway and subway car doors

Information signs and announcements

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