Chapter -16 Anthropometrics

Objective: Considerations:
This chapter contains dimensional data The dimensions of the individual human
which can be used for guidance when designing being vary with time and from one person to
facilities and equipment for use by persons with another. In addition, the average dimensions
a disability. vary from one country to another. When
carrying out detailed design, consideration
should be given to size variation between males
and females as well as between different ages.
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Forward reach of a wheelchair user
The maximum forward reach, without
obstruction, is 1200 mm from the floor and
the minimum forward reach is 400 mm from
the floor as shown in Figures. The maximum
forward reach over an obstruction 500 mm deep
is 1100 mm from the floor.
Side reach
The maximum side reach, without
obstruction, is 1300 mm from the floor and the
minimum side reach is 250 mm from the floor as
shown in Figures. The maximum side reach over
an obstruction 860 mm high by 500 mm deep is
1200 mm from the floor
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 Chapter -17 Car Parking

T his Chapter aims to provide standards for

accessible car parking spaces designated
for the use of persons with a disability.
Requirements for Accessible Parking
Spaces
• The parking spaces reserved for persons
Ratio of Accessible Parking Spaces with a disability shall be located in proximity
Adequate numbers of accessible car parking and with an accessible route to the lobby
spaces shall be provided with proper access, with an accessible lift or entrance.
proper designation and directional signage in • The minimum width for a parking space for
the car parks. persons with a disability shall be 3600 mm.
• Where a common loading/unloading area
Total No. Car Parking Required No. of is provided between two parking spaces
Space in Lot Accessible Car for persons with a disability, such parking
parking Spaces spaces shall be not less than 3600 mm in
1-50 1 width.
51-150 2 • The common loading/unloading area shall
have at least 1200 mm wide and be marked
151-250 3 with yellow hatched markings.
251-350 4 Marking Requirements for Accessible Parking
351-450 5 Spaces
Above 450 6 The parking space shall be clearly marked with
the international symbol of accessibility and the
parking space number on the floor.
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 5000

3600 (MIN.) 2500

PARKING BAY WIDTH FOR NORMAL PARKING
PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY BAY WIDTH

*ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm

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VEHICLES MUST PARK IN ALTERNATE DIRECTION IN ORDER TO

UTILIZE HATCHED AREA

*ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm

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 Design Considerations Recommended Design Requirements
• Persons with ambulant impairment who • At the entrance of public parking facilities,
arrive as passengers should be able to alight signage should be displayed in prominent
conveniently from a vehicle close to the positions to indicate the designated
principal entrance, or alternative accessible numbers of the parking spaces reserved for
entrance, of the building. persons with a disability
• The parking bay surface should allow the • Indication / directional signage along
safe transfer of a passenger or driver to a driveway showing the way leading to the
wheelchair and transfer from the parking parking spaces reserved for persons with a
bay to the access route to the building disability should be provided.
without undue effort, barriers to wheelchairs
or hazards from tripping.
• Where a ticket dispensing machine is
installed, it should be located properly to
allow wheelchair users, or persons of short
stature, to approach conveniently to the
machine and perform the payment and
ticket dispensing functions.
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