REACH

HEADINGS ` CPWD

Forward reach of a wheelchair user (without obstruction)

Maximum reach from 1200 mm

the Floor (upper)

Maximum reach from 400mm

the floor (Lower)

Forward reach (with obstruction)

Maximum reach from 1100mm

the floor (upper)

Depth 500mm
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obstruction)

1200mm 1100mm

400mm 400mm

1000mm -

- -
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HEADINGS CPWD

Side reach (without obstruction)

Maximum reach from 1300mm

the floor (upper)

Maximum reach from 250mm

the floor (Lower)

Side reach (with The maximum side

obstruction) reach over an
obstruction 860 mm
high by 500 mm deep is
1200 mm from the floor

Comfortable and - Comfortable :-

maximum reach zone 900 mm - 1200 mm.
(when seated on a Maximum :-
wheelchair) 1200 mm - 1400 mm.
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1300mm -

250mm 250mm

The maximum side Not defined

reach over an
obstruction of size 860
mm high x 500 mm
deep is 1200 mm from
the floor

Comfortable :- -
900 mm - 1200 mm.
Maximum :-
1200 mm - 1400 mm.
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TURNING
HEADINGS CPWD

Manual wheelchair Minimum: 1500 mm

1/4 Turn : 1500

mm X 1500 mm
1/2 Turn: 1500
mm X 1700 mm
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Minimum: 1500 mm Dimensions are given

Comfortable: for different
1800 mm Ideal: situations, like
2000 mm landings, in front
of the door, etc.
for 45 degrees,
180 degrees etc.
Value ranges from
1500 to 2000
mm.
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WALKS AND PATHS
HEADINGS CPWD

Minimum clear width For one way traffic: 1200

mm
For two way traffic :
1650 mm -1800 mm
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For two way traffic: 1800 For constant two way traffic: 1800 mm
mm. For frequent two-way traffic,
Exceptional cases
(such as around 1500 mm, provided that
trees/poles etc): passing places are included at
1500 mm. intervals of maximum 25 m;
Infrequent two-way traffic :
1200 mm, a passing and turning
space of at least 1800 mm x
2000 mm should be provided
for every 25 m;
When it is unlikely that people
will have to pass one another:
900 mm, a turning space of at
least 1800 mm x 2000 mm
should be provided for every 25
m.
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DESIGN
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Free from Free from

barriers protrusion
hazards, steps,
kerbs other than
dropped kerbs,
steep ramps, doors
or doorways which
will
impede the passage
of a wheelchair.

Surface Firm and non-

slippery.
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Gratings and Obstacles, such as

manholes shall be objects or signs
avoided in walks. mounted on walls,
Obstacles, such as bollards, columns or
objects or signs free-standing supports
mounted on along the walking path
walls, bollards, should be avoided.
columns or
freestanding
supports along
the walking path
shall be avoided

Smooth, hard and Firm with an even and

have levelled slip-resistant surface
surface suitable and should be free
for walking and from drainage
wheeling. gratings.
Irregular surfaces
as cobble stones,
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DESIGN
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Gradient -
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The walkway The cross fall

shall not have a gradient across an
gradient access route
exceeding 1:20. should not exceed
If the slope or 1:50 (20 mm/m),
any part of a except when
path on an associated with a
accessible dropped kerb. If
route to a the slope or any
building part of a path on
exceeds 1:20, it an accessible
shall be route to a building
designed and exceeds 1:20, it
constructed as shall be designed
a ramp. and constructed
as a ramp.
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DESIGN
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Rest area

LEVELS

Lighting
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If the walk exceeds more than 60m,it

is required to provide a rest area at
every 30m
seat height -450mm – 500mm
Backrest – 700mm height

Vertical level changes up to 6 mm

1:2 Slope at 6-12mm level diff

Lighting fixtures at not more than 4m The positioning of

height Lighting to be provided at lights should not
every 20-30m cause glare, reflection
White lighting at average 35 to 40 or shadows.Ramps
lux is recommended , entrances,
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Tactile pavers/TGSI shall

be installed
In open space to orient
persons with vision
impairment; In front of
an area where traffic is
present; In front of an
entrance/exit to and
from a ramp, staircase
PARKING
Ratio of Above 450: 6
accessible accessible car
parking spaces parks.
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tile pavers/TGSI shall Across large areas,

nstalled halls and complex
open space to orient buildings, blind people
sons with vision need a tactile route or
pairment; In front of guiding pattern to
area where traffic is follow
sent; In front of an
rance/exit to and
m a ramp, staircase

Over 200: 6 Over 200: 6

accessible car accessible car
parks and one parks and one
for each for each
additional 100 additional 100
parking spaces parking spaces
shall be shall be
provided. provided.
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Location not mentioned
(Maximum distance
to parking from
entrance /lift lobby)

Minimum Length x Width: 5000

dimensions of car x 3600 mm
parking space 1200 mm wide and be
marked with yellow
hatched markings.
Within 30 meters Within 50 meters

4800 mm × 3600 mm 5400 mm x 3900

1200mm side bay may be mm
shared by two adjoining If two cars are sharing a bay
parkings. then its width should be
The accessible route of 1200 1500 mm
mm width is required for
wheelchair users to pass behind
vehicle that may be backing out
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Surface -

Signage Indication / directional

signage along driveway
showing the way leading to
the parking spaces reserved
for persons with a
disability should be
provided
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Have a firm, level Firm and level

surface without ground with no
aeration slabs; and variation of surface
Wherever possible, exceeding 5 mm,
be sheltered. between paving,
finishing.

Directional signs shall be directional arrows

displayed at points where combined with the
there is a change of international symbol of
direction and along the access shall be used.
route leading to the The vertical sign should be
accessible parking lot. located so that it does not
International symbol create a hazard.
should be used
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RAMPS
CPWD

Minimum width 1800 mm.

Gradient 1:12
Slope with the ratio
of 1:20 to 1:15 is
preferred
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1200 mm. 1200 mm.

Rise -width (The unobstructed width of a ramp shall
For 150 - 300 mm: be not less than 1000 mm between the
1200 mm; 300 - 750 handrails or any obstructions.)
mm: 1500 mm;
750 - 3000 mm: 1800
mm;
More than or equal
to 3000 mm: 1800
mm.

Level difference and Level difference and corresponding

corresponding Gradient
Gradient: For 210mm: 1:12;
For 150 - 300 mm - 235 mm : 1:13;
1:12; 280mm: 1:14;
300 - 750 mm - 1:12; 315 mm: 1:15;
750 - 3000 mm - 350mm: 1:16;
1:15; 385 mm: 1:17;
More than or equal 420 mm: 1:18;
to 3000: 1:20. 460 mm: 1:19;
500 mm: 1:20;
no limit: less than 1:20.
A ramp with a gradient higher than 1:12 is
difficult to use and can create a risk of an
accident
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Landing space A clear space of not less

than ramp’s width
shall be provided .

surface slip resistant.

Outdoor ramps and
their surface should
be designed to
prevent water from
accumulating on the
walking surfaces
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Leveleds landing to be landing shall be provided at the foot

provided at the top and and the head of a sloped path
bottom of each run and also Landing Not less than 1500mm with a
where the run changes directional change more tham 10
direction degree

Landings shall be provided

at regular intervals of not
more than 9 000 mm of
every horizontal run.

Non-glary, smooth, Rigid with a plain and slip-

level, even and slip resistant surface, in both wet
resistant even when and dry conditions.
wet Outdoor ramps
and their surface
shall be designed to
prevent water from
accumulating on the
walking surfaces.The
surface finish shall be
hard and suitable for
the volume of traffic
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Kerb Ramps
cpwd

Length and Length-1200mm

width Width-1200mm
with a clearance
of at least 800
mm. long at the
back of the
footway.

Maximum 1:12
gradient
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Length-1200mm Width should be a

Width-1200mm minimum of 1000 mm.
With a
clearance of at
least 800 mm
long at theback
of the footway.

1:12; flared side Level difference and

shall not be corresponding Gradient:
steeper than 75 mm : 1:8 ;
1:10. 110 mm: 1:9;
150mm: 1:10;
180mm: 1:11.
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Surface Raised traction strips

shall be avoided.

Handrail Not required

Location Provided at
pedestrian
crossing and at
each end of the
footpath
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Slip-resistant surface Slip-resistant surface.

with a minimum
static coefficient

Not required Not required

Be provided Be located in
where the close proximity
vertical rise is to the
less than 150 designated
mm. accessible
parking area
connecting the
accessible path
of travel to the
principal
entrance.
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Staircase
cpwd

Rise and going of Treads not less than

steps 300 mm in width.
Risers not more than
150 mm in height.
Individual flight
should not exceed
1800 mm in height
nor a total of 11
risers.

Nosing non-slip nosing in

contrasting colour.
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Treads shall be 300 mm
deep.
Risers not higher than 150
mm.
There shall be no more
than 12 risers in one flight
run. open stairs shall not
be provided to minimize
the risk of stumbling.
Projecting nosing shall be
avoided to minimize the
risk of stumbling.
standards
Going of a step should be
not less than 300 mm. The
minimum going of the tread
shall be 260 mm, and the
maximum rise shall be 180
mm. The rise and tread of
steps within flights shall be
uniform.
A flight of steps should not
contain more than 16 risers.
Projected nosing shall be
avoided
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Minimum width -
of stair flights

Head clearance -
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1500 mm clear The minimum

width. width of a flight
of stairs shall be
1200 mm.

Soffit of the Clear accessible

stairs, shall be height under
cordoned off stairs shall be a
either by minimum of
building a wall 2100 mm or
in front of it or greater.
by putting
handrails to
guide persons
around the
space.
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Elevators and Lifts

Minimum inner 2000 mm x 1100 mm

dimensions of lift

Lift signage

lift Door opening 900 mm

Handrail/grab at a height of
bars 850 mm – 950
mm, with a
space of 30 mm
- 50 mm
between the
handrails and
wall.

Emergency call An emergency

button in alarm push
lifts/emergency button together
warnings with a buzzer,
an indication
light for
acknowledgeme
nt and an
intercom
1500 mm wide x 1500 mm 1100 mm x 1400
deep(13 passengers) mm.

Lifts shall be marked with The lifts shall be marked

the international symbol of with signage as set in the
accessibility. standards showing that
they fulfill minimum
accessibility requirements.

Clear opening of not less at least 800 mm; 900 mm

than 900 mm is preferred.

Grab bars shall be

placed at a height
of 900 mm from
the floor level.
These shall be
fixed on both sides
and at the rear of
the lift.

The emergency The car shall have an

communication alarm device (two-
system should be way communication
coupled with an system) permanently
induction loop
Seat
Where a fold- up seat
is provided, it shall
have:
a top height from the
floor of (500 20)
mm;
A depth of 300- 400
mm;
A width of 400- 500
mm;
An ability to support
a minimum load of
100 kg; 200 kg is
recommended
Unisex Accessible Toilets

Minimum Size of the 2200 mm x 1750

unisex accessible mm
toilet

Minimum clear 1500 mm x 1500

maneuvering space mm measured at 350
mm above finished
floor level.

Height of WC from 380 mm - 450

the floor mm.

Distance from 500 mm.

the adjacent
wall to the
centre line of
the WC

Minimum floor
space on the
transfer side
adjacent to WC
and in front

Grab bar
 Height of the grab - Mounted at a ht of
bar 200 mm and 250 mm
from the water closet
seat.

Dimension of grab 35 mm - 50 mm in 38 mm - 45 mm in
bar external diameter diameter.

Minimum grip space 30mm 50mm

from the wall

toilet door Doors with push- outward opening

type or lever-type door or two way
handles The length opening door or a
of grab sliding type
rail shall not be and shall
2000 mm , x 2200 1700mm width and
mm 2200 mm depth.

1800 mm x 1800 1500 mm X

mm in front of the 1500 mm,
water closet and except for Type C
wash basin where 300 mm under
the washbasin is
accepted as part of the
total maneuvering
space.

450 mm - 480 400 mm - 480

mm. mm

460 mm to 480 450 mm.

mm For children 305
mm to 380 mm.
1350 mm depth Minimum free
and clearance
900 mm width, beside the toilet
both in front seat shall be
and on the 900 mm; 1200
transfer side, mm is preferred
adjacent to the for lateral
water transfer and
closet. assistance.

at a distance of On both sides of

320 mm from a toilet, a grab
the centre-line rail (whether
of the WC. drop-down or
fixed to the
Mounted at a ht of Grab rails shall be
200 mm and 250 mm provided at a height
from the water closet of 200 mm to 300
seat. mm above the toilet
seat.

38 mm - 45 mm in 35 mm - 50 mm
diameter. diameter.

50mm 40mm

outward opening width of at least 850

door or two way mm, The door
opening door or a should open
sliding type outwards.
and shall
Height of the Not higher than
washbasin 750 mm above
the finished
floor level.

Knee and toe A clearance of

Space 550 mm shall
be maintained
from the
finished floor
level to the
bottom of the
apron.
800 mm and
840 mm from
the floor. Be
mounted such
that the
minimum
distance
between the
centreline of
the fixture and
the side wall is
460 mm.

Knee space of
at least 750
mm wide by
200 mm deep
by 680 mm
high.
Toe space of at
least 750 mm
wide by 230
750 mm to 850 mm from the
floor.

knee clearance: between 650

mm and 700 mm high and 200
mm deep.
Toe clearance of at least 300
mm.
Approach Not less than
(urinals) 800 mm wide x
1500 mm deep
in front.

Height of urinal Be wall hung

urinal with a
front rim not
higher than 400
mm.

Grab bars Have vertical

grab
rails of 600
mm length on
both sides at a
height of 1200
mm above the
A clear floor Clear floor area
space 760 mm in front of the
by 1220 mm urinal of at least
shall be 750 mm wide
provided in and 1200 mm
front of urinals deep

maximum of At a ht of
430 mm above 600 mm-750
the finish floor mm

installed on Both Urinals

each side and in (for wheelchair
the front of the users and
urinal to standing
support persons) should
ambulant be equipped
persons with with a vertical
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Size of shower 1500 mm x 900 mm.

compartments

Gradient -
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Shower cubicles: Wet showering area: 900 mm x 1300

2000 mm x 2200 mm, with a transfer area of also 900
mm. mm x 1300 mm.
A toilet cum shower
room: 2400 mm x
2500 mm.

- The floor in the shower recess shall

have a gradient between 1:50 and
1:60 sloping to a floor drain.
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tel
Grab rails for Not be less than
shower 750 mm by 900
compartments mm in length;
-Be installed at
a height
between 700
mm and
800 mm from
the

Size of shower Size shall not be

seat less than 550
mm in width
and 400 mm in
depth.
L shaped grab
bar between
700-800mm ht
750 mm long

Have a Minimum size

minimum of shower seat
dimension of shall be 450
400 mm mm x 450 mm.
Signage

Location Sign should be

erected to
indicate clearly
the locations of
accessible
routes through
the building.

Placement of The sign shall be

signages placed at 900
mm to 1500
mm above the
finished floor
level.
Signages shouldcover - -
Approach to
building/facility/service;
b. Entrance/exit;
c. Main lobby or reception;
d. Public facilities such as toilets
etc;
e. Departments and offices;
f. Fire exits; and
g. Parking and garages

should be centered around 1400 located

mm from the ground below 1600
mm
Emergency Evacuation Needs

warning systems

Provision of refuge The size of the refuge shall provide at

areas least two accessible areas each being
not less than 750 mm by 1200 mm. All
stairs next to the refuge shall have a clear
width of 1 500 mm between the handrails
 Available technologies
enable warnings to be
communicated
simultaneously by sounder,
light strobe, voice message
and individual tactile
sensation by vibration.

he size of the refuge shall provide at

ast two accessible areas each being
ot less than 750 mm by 1200 mm. All
airs next to the refuge shall have a clear
idth of 1 500 mm between the handrails
Assisted fire
evacuation strategy
The fire defence plan shall
demonstrate a proper consideration
for the fire safety, protection and
evacuation of the users of the
building (occupants, visitors and
other users) and who may or may
not have a health condition or
impairment. This may be a
requirement of national legislation.
A fire engineering strategy is needed
that will indicate what is required so that
every occupant can be protected from
fire, from their location when fire begins
through. occupants who need assisted
evacuation, there should be a strategy
for the provision of assisted evacuation,
and there may need to be areas of rescue
assistance. An area of rescue assistance
should be of sufficient size to cope with
expected needs in a fire emergency.
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Emergency
evacuation
routes
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evacuation Door leaves
routes shall be should also not
at least 1500 open into or
mm wide over this
The route evacuation
should be free space. Fire
of any steps or evacuation
sudden changes routes, including
in level all areas of
and should be rescue
kept free from assistance, shall
obstacles such be kept clear at
as bins and all times.
flower pots etc.
staircase should
be 1500 mm
between
handrails
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