The criteria used were based on the local accessible design standard adopted with reference to the “Design Manual Barrier Free Access 2008” published by the Buildings Department of Hong Kong. (http://www.bd.gov.hk/english/documents/code/e_bfa2008.htm )
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RAMP: |
Maximum gradient 1 in 12 |
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CORRIDOR / PASSAGE: |
Minimum clear width of 1050 mm |
COUNTER: |
Maximum height of 750 mm |
DOOR: |
Minimum clear width of 800 mm |
LIFT: |
Minimum door width of 850mm Minimum internal space of 1200x1100mm Maximum height of control panel 1200mm |
TURNING SPACE FOR WHEELCHAIR: |
minimum area of 1500 x 1500mm |
TOILET CUBICLE: |
Minimum door width of 800 mm Minimum internal area of 1500mm x 1750mm With grab bar, wash basin accessible to wheelchair |
CHANGE IN LEVELS: |
Passageway should be ramped in passageway |
CAR PARK: |
Specific parking space reserved which is accessible to a lift |
DIAL AND HANDSET OF PUBLIC TELEPHONE: |
Maximum height of 1200 mm |
SEATING SPACE FOR WHEELCHAIR USER: |
no less than 800 mm x 1300 mm |