2.4 | The primary entrance is accessible (automatic sliding doors are optimal; power doors with large paddle/pushplate is the next best alternative) |
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2.5 | Color contrast to identify doorway threshold, frame or entrance. Corridors should be 1100 mm (recommend 1800 mm) |
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2.6 | Facilities and services for persons with disabilities identified with appropriate symbols (e.g. availability of assistive listening devices) |
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2.7 | Signage available in symbol form for those with visual processing difficulties or who are unable to read |
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2.8 | Signage includes braille as well as large print, high colour contrast tactile lettering that is a mix of caps and lower case letters and be processed to prevent glare. |
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2.9 | General and way-finding signage consistent in design and easily identifiable |
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2.10 | Signage font in Sans Serif (e.g., Verdana, Arial) for reading ease. Signage should be 1350 mm high from floor level and not located on a door (should be150 mm from the door frame). If tactile signage is installed it should be 1200 mm from floor level (building directories should be tactile) |
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2.11 | Slip-resistant, tactile finish or strips contrasting in color and texture on all landings, treads edges, and the beginning and end of a ramp |
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2.12 | Tactile strips in contrasting color on all stair nosing. Step demarcation in yellow on sides and back of escalator steps |
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2.13 | Steps for stairs have a rise between 125 mm and180 mm and a run of not less than 280 mm (should not be open between steps) |
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2.14 | Avoid single isolated steps |
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2.15 | Need for an elevator in the school and health centers, offices and high levelled homes. |
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2.16 | The elevator should have at least a 150 cm wide and 150 cm long clear landing in front of its entrance and a door which provide a clear opening width of at least 80 cm |
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2.17 | the height of the elevator’s buttons should be same of the attached figure |
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2.18 | Entrance and internals doors width > 900 mm |
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2.19 | The height of door handles should be between 85 cm and 110 cm |
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2.20 | Doors have clear colour contrast from door surroundings |
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2.21 | Location of elevators clearly identified at main entrance |
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2.22 | Braille and tactile numbers placed on both sides of door jams at appropriate height to identify floor level |
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2.23 | Elevator buttons and emergency controls incorporate large print tactile numbers and Braille mounted in a raised fashion (not flush or recessed) |
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2.24 | Visual indicator in elevators to indicate “help on the way” for use in an emergency |
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2.25 | Strong color contrast and tactile surfacing on all ramp landings and a 15 mm wide strip in contrasting color and texture at the top of ramp to warn users of a change in elevations |
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