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walkers, white cane etc, as well as those walking with e) Seat height from : 480 mm - 510 mm
the assistance of others. The dimensions prescribed floor at the front
in B-1.1 to B-1.4 may be used for guidance while f) Distance between : 400 mm - 450 mm
designing facilities and equipment to be used by persons seat and footrest
with disabilities. g) Arm rest height : 220 mm - 230 mm
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doors complying with B-5.3. ramps or lifts shall be provided in accordance with B-6.
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of an environment, adjacent surfaces, information and
potential hazards shall provide a discernible visual
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Table 11 Minimum Difference in LRV According to the Visual Task
(Clause B-24.3.1)
$sl Visual Task Difference on the Approximate Examples of

No. LR Seale Colour Contrasting
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i) Large surface areas (that is, walls, floors, 230 points
doors, ceiling), elements and components to
facilitate orientation (that is, handrails,
switches and controls, tactile walking surface
indicators, and visual indicators on glazed
areas)
ii) Potential hazards and self contrasting

markings (that is, visual indicator on steps)
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and text information (that is, signage)
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For door hardware (that is, the elements and Different storeys should be marked with clearly defined
components to facilitate opening and closing doors) a large numbers relating to the floor (that is, 2' for the
difference in LRV between the product and its second floor, and so on) both in the stairwells to assist
background of at least I5 points and a minimum light those evacuating and at the lift and stair lobbies on
reflectance value of 30 points for one of the two each level.
surfaces is acceptable.
NOTE Colour coding floors may not be practical from a
NOTE Door hardware is normally positioned at the same long term maintenance perspective
height on a door and is either on the left or right side. This
makes the location of door hardware easier than other features In case of signage and graphical symbols, contrastmg
In addition, the three-dimensional features of door hardware colours shall be used to differentiate the figures from
create shadows and bright spots, which further enhance their the background on the signboard. The colours of
location
signboard shall also contrast with the surrounding
Floor patterns should have a visual contrast of less surface so as to be clearly distinguishable
than 20 points difference on the LRV scale. (see B-24.2.6). Information from signs may be
NOTE Highly contrasted floor patterns can be perceived as conveyed by the colour and brightness differentials
differences in floor level, which may confuse people with vision between the letter and the background. For graphical
impairments or cognition capacity. Highly contrasted floor symbols, it is preferable to use blue and white
patterns may trigger an attack of vertigo colours. Colours same as safety signs shall be avoided
B-24.3.2 Choice of Colours and Patterns in other signs. Primarily red, yellow or green colour
is used for safety signs. The colour combinations red/
Different colours should be used for identification of green and yellow/blue should not be used in order to
doors, different storeys or departments in a building to avoid confusing persons who are colour blind. Use
aid persons with impaired cognitive ability. The colours of the shades of the same colour in the sign and also
used to facilitate orientation shall also provide use of more than 5 colours in a signage should be
minimum difference in LRV according to B-24.3.1. avoided.
Combinations of red tones and green tones should be
avoided. A preferred schedule of colour contrast for signs from
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No. Board e) Ensuring that trip hazards, such as at junctions
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i) Red brick or White Black, dark refreshment areas;
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walls the types of sling that are compatible with their
iv) Green White Black, dark installed hoist and track;
vegetation green or dark
j) Ensuring that a procedure is set up to respond
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to alarm calls from sanitary accommodation;
v) Back-lit sign Black White or
yellow k) Ensuring that waterproof mattress covers can
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everyone. Management policies and procedures will
be required to ensure that accessibility is maintained
used to channel customers to reception or
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a) Providing information on strobe lighting prior m) Ensuring that services are provided when
to entry; facilities such as lifts break down;
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ON 17-03-2017 08:57:36 (123.63.94.35) valid up

PART 3 DEVELOPMENT CONTROL RULES AND GENERAL BUILDING REQUIRMENTS 61 >

prescribed in these provisions given hereinafter. 50

FIG. 15 PREFERRED COMFORTABLE TURNING RADIUS

FIG. 13 NECESSARY SPACE UNDER COUNTER OR STAND

The minimum clear floor or ground area required for >

through door openings of 900 mm clear width, they 0

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The maximum side reach without obstruction

The maximum side reach over an obstruction of =5

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FIG. 19 FORWARD REACH WITHOUT OBSTRUCTION z

FIG. 20 FORWARD REACH OVER OBSTRUCTION

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e) Opening controls for : 800 mm - l 100 mm o

SIDE REACH OVER OBSTRUCTION

REACHING ZONE :.:J

All dimensions in millimetres. >

The provisions of accessibility in outdoor built 0

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as per B-2.2.2. The width of footpath shall be with B-2.6.2. 50

A path whose surface width is less than 1 800 mm

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All dimensions in millimetres. a

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have an unobstructed view of traffic 50

B-2.3.4 Flared Sides

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PART 3 DEVELOPMENT CONTROL RULES AND GENERAL BUILDING REQUIRMENTS 71 >

INTERSECTION L-SHAPED T-SHAPED 50

32A ARRANGEMENT OF GUIDING BLOCKS FOR PERSONS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT

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B-2.6.1 Obstacles, such as objects or signs mounted c

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b) Visual signals shall be accompanied by

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SPACE combined with the international symbol of 50

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accessible entrance of the building shall be £

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make a 90° tum shall be designed according to Fig. 42. >

a) Complex patterns shall be avoided. 9

> 1500 surface to assist mobility in poor lighted areas.

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be held open, especially those which are 50

of the exposed edge. manifestation, to help identification by

B-5.3 Doors >

that the person inside does not fall against the 9

f) Automatic doors shall have a push button

exceeding 5 mm shall be bevelled and contrast visually 0

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c) For two-way swing door, a minimum space

J 900 Min ]1o0Min

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DOOR HANDLE "I5

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B-5.5 Handrails and Grab Bars

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