1

2
3
5
 People with
disabilities shall
be called "people
of determination"
6
Disability is in fact the inability to make progress and
achievements, the achievements that people of determination
have made in various felds over the past years are proof
that determination and strength can do the impossible
and encourage people to counter challenges and diffcult
circumstances while frmly achieve their goals.

H.H. Sheikh
Mohammad Bin Rashid
Al Maktoum

7
 Introduction
8
About
theguide
This illustrated guide has dual purposes, frstly to be used user-friendly format.
as audit hand book integrally with the classifed universal Designers and architects can refer to any of accessible
design checklist in order to ensure the compliance with Dubai design standards, codes, practice guides, and specifcations
Universal Design Code requirements. Secondly, to be used as documents of buildings components, equipment and services,
an inclusive design guide which helps in demonstrating the but should exceed the minimum requirements of Dubai
design characteristics of accessible built environment that Universal Design code illustrated in this Guide.
enables everyone to approach, enter, use, and egress from the Dubai Universal Design Audit Guide does not prevent by any
buildings safely and independently. Taking into consideration means the use of technology and products as alternative
broad types of human abilities and circumstances including accessible solutions if they at least provide equivalent
persons with physical, visual, hearing, and intellectual accessibility of the prescribed requirements.
impairments, elderly, childhood, gender, mobility device users, All dimensions and measurements in all fgures are in metric
and tourist equitably and dignifedly. units, mainly in mm and meters, in a range of fexibility that
Dubai Universal Design Audit Guide promotes better allows the designers to change according to the primary use
practice in early stage of built environments design and its of the building, like those especially designed for serving
commissioning, operation and management at a later stage, children.
as well as retroftting the existing built environments, and In addition to the above, all scope requirements of Dubai
putting all necessary relevant information in a direct and Universal Design code should be followed.

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10
Index
11
 E | ENTRANCE Page NO.
E1 41
E2 42
E3 43-45
E4 44-45
E5 51
E6 46
E7 46
E8 47
E9 44-45
E10 48
E11 49
E12 50
E13 50
E14 50
E15 50

EGT | Entrance - Guiding Tactile Pavements

EGT1 51
EGT2 52
EGT3 52
EGT4 52

12
ER | Entrance - Counters And Reception Areas
ER1 53
ER2 54
ER3 55
ER4 54
ER5 56
ER6 56

P | PATH Page NO.

PE | Accessible Path Of Travel – External

PE 68
PE1 59
PE2 59
PE3 60
PE4 61
PE5 61
PE6 61
PE7 62-63
PE8 64
PE9 65
PE10 66

13
 PE11 67
PE12 69
PE13 70
PE14 61/70
PE15 71

Pbs | Path And Beach Services

Pbs1 72
Pbs2 72
Pbs3 72
Pbs4 72
Pbs5 73
Pbs6 73
Pbs7 73
Pbs8 72-73
Pbs9 74
Pbs10 74
Pbs11 74
Pbs12 75
Pbs13 75
Pbs14 76
Pbs15 77

14
Plg | Playgrounds
Plg1 78
Plg2 78
Plg3 78
Plg4 78
Plg5 78

PF | Floor Surface
PF1 79
PF2 79
PF3 80
PF4 80
PF5 81
PF6 82
PF7 83
PF8 84
PF9 84
PF10 85
PF11 86
PF12 87
PF13 87
PF14 88

15
 PF15 89
PF16 90

PI | Internal corridors
PI1 91
PI2 91
PI3 92
PI 4 92
PI 5 91
PI 6 93

LC | LEVEL CHANGES Page NO.

LCG | Guardrails
LCG1 95
LCG2 95
LCG3 95
LCG4 96
LCG5 96
LCG6 97

16
LCWT | Warning tactile surface
LCWT1 98-99
LCWT2 98-99
LCWT3 100
LCWT4 100
LCWT5 101
LCWT6 101

LCR | Ramps
LCR1 102
LCR2 102
LCR3 102
LCR4 102
LCR5 103
LCR6 104
LCR7 105
LCR8 105
LCR9 105
LCR10 106

17
 LCS | Stairs
LCS1 107
LCS2 108
LCS3 108
LCS4 108
LCS5 109
LCS6 109
LCS7 110
LCS8 110
LCS9 111
LCS10 111
LCS11 112
LCS12 113
LCS13 112
LCS14 114

LCH | Handrail for Ramps & Stairs > 500mm high

LCH1 115
LCH2 115
LCH3 116
LCH4 116
LCH5 117

18
LCH6 118
LCH7 118
LCH8 118
LCH9 118

LCE | elevators
LCE1 119
LCE2 119
LCE3 120
LCE4 121
LCE5 122
LCE6 123
LCE7 123
LCE8 124
LCE9 124
LCE10 123
LCE11 125
LCE12 125
LCE13 125
LCE14 125
LCE15 126
LCE16 127
LCE17 128

19
 LCE18 129
LCE19 129
LCE20 129
LCE21 130
LCE22 129
LCE23 131
LCE24 131

LCL | Lift Platforms, if provided

LCL1 133
LCL2 132
LCL3 132
LCL4 133
LCL5 134
LCL6 134
LCL7 133
LCL8 133
LCL9 134

LCEs | Escalators, Travellators & Mechanical Ramps

LCEs1 135
LCEs2 135

20
LCEs3 135
LCEs4 136

SP | Sanitary Provisions Page NO.

SPpt | Public Toilets

SPpt1 139
SPpt2 140
SPpt3 141
SPpt4 141
SPpt5 141
SPpt6 142
SPpt7 142
SPpt8 142
SPpt9 143
SPpt10 143
SPpt11 143
SPpt12 143
SPpt13 144
SPpt14 145
SPpt15 145
SPpt16 146

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 SPpt17 146
SPpt18 147
SPpt19 148
SPpt20 148
SPpt21 149
SPpt22 149

SPat | Accessible toilet

SPat1 150
SPat2 151
SPat3 152
SPat4 152
SPat5 153
SPat6 153
SPat7 154
SPat8 154
SPat9 155
SPat10 155
SPat11 155
SPat12 155

22
SPgb | Grab bars in accessible toilets
SPgb1 156
SPgb2 156
SPgb3 157
SPgb4 157
SPgb5 158-159
SPgb6 158-159
SPgb7 160
SPgb8 161
SPgb9 161

SPsh | Showers, if provided

SPsh1 162
SPsh2 162
SPsh3 163
SPsh4 164
SPsh5 164
SPsh6 164
SPsh7 164
SPsh8 165

23
 SPff | Full family toilet
SPff1 166
SPff2 166
SPff3 166
SPff4 166
SPff5 166

Spfe | Feeding Rooms

SPfe1 167- 168
SPfe2 167- 168
SPfe3 167- 168
SPfe4 167- 168

Spab | Ablution areas, if provided

SPab1 169
SPab2 170
SPab3 171
SPab4 171
SPab5 172
SPab6 170
SPab7 170

24
CHR | CHANGING ROOMS Page NO.

CHR | Accessible dressing or changing rooms

CHR1 175
CHR2 175
CHR3 175
CHR4 175

FU | Furniture Page NO.

FUt | Tables
FU1 177-179/181
FUt1 177
FUt2 177
FUt3 177
FUt4 178

Fubc | Benches and Chairs

FUbc1 179
FUbc2 179
FUbc3 179

25
 FUbc4 179
FUbc5 179
FUbc6 180

FUd | Drinking fountains, if provided

FUd1 181
FUd2 181
FUd3 181
FUd4 181
FUd5 181
FUd6 181

FUtb | Trash bins, if provided

FUb1 182
FUb2 182
FUb3 182
FUb4 183
FUb5 184
FUb6 184
FUb7 184

26
FUv | Vending machines and ATM’s, if provided
FUv1 185
FUv2 185
FUv3 186
FUv4 186
FUv5 186
FUv6 187
FUv7 188
FUv8 189
FUv9 189
FUv10 189
FUv11 187

FUb | Bollards, planters, telephone booths and other furniture elements, if provided
FUb1 190-191

FCk | Commercial Kiosk

FCk1 192-193
FCk2 192-193
FCk3 192-193
FCk4 192-193

27
 FCk5 192-193
FCk6 192-193

PA | Parking and drop off point Page NO.

PA | Accessible parking places, access to parking lots

PA1 195
PA2 196
PA3 196
PA4 197-198
PA5 197-198
PA6 197-198
PA7 197-198
PA8 198

RS | Reserved Seating Spaces Page NO.

RS | Auditorium, Sport stadium, theater , etc

RS1 201

28
HE | Hearing Enhancement Page NO.

HE | induction loop, FM, infrared (through expert advice)

HE1 203
HE2 204
HE3 204
HE4 204
HE5 204
HE6 203
HE7 204

MD | Museums Design aspects Page NO.

MD1 207
MD2 207
MD3 207
MD4 207

AR | Accessible Room Page NO.

ARh | Rooms
ARh1 209
ARh2 209

29
 ARh3 209
ARh4 210
ARh5 210
ARh6 211
ARh7 211
ARh8 212
ARh9 209
ARh10 212
ARh11 213
ARh12 211

Ard | Dining rooms

ARd1 214/216/217
ARd2 215
ARd3 215
ARd4 214
ARd5 216
ARd6 214 /216
ARd7 217

30
G | General Page NO.

GD | Doors
GD1 219
GD2 219
GD3 219
GD4 219
GD5 220
GD6 221
GD7 221
GD8 222
GD9 222
GD10 223
GD11 224
GD12 225
GD13 226
GD14 227
GD15 227
GD16 228

31
 GW | Windows
GW1 229
GW2 230
GW3 229
GW4 229
GW5 229

GS | Switches
GS1 231
GS2 231
GS3 231

GG | Glass Surfaces
GG1 232-233
GG2 232-233
GG3 232-233

GM | Mailbox,Garbage,Parking meters and Recycling containers

GM1 234-235
GM2 234-235
GM3 234

32
GR | Restaurant terraces
GR1 236
GR2 236
GR3 236
GR4 236
GR5 236

GBsh | Bus shelters

GBsh1 237
GBsh2 237
GBsh3 238
GBsh4 237
GBsh5 237
GBsh6 237-238
GBsh7 239
GBsh8 239
GBsh9 240
GBsh10 240
GBsh11 237-238

33
 GBs | Bus signpost
GBs1 241
GBs2 241
GBs3 241
GBs4 241
GBs5 242

GAE | Alarms and means of Egress

GAE1 243
GAE2 243
GAE3 243
GAE4
GAE5 243
GAE6 243
GAE7 244
GAE8 244
GAE9 244

GGe | Gender equality

GGe1 245

34
GS | Storage facilities and lockers
GS1 246
GS2 246
GS3 246
GS4 246

GF | First aid facilities

GF1 247
GF2 247

GB | General Balconies
GB1 248
GB2 248
GB3 248
GB4 248

GAU | Auditorium seating spaces

GAU1 249
GAU2 250
GAU3 251
GAU4 251

35
 GAU5 251
GAU6 252
GAU7 252
GAU8 253
GAU9 253
GAU10 253
GAU11 253

GST | Stage and backstage

GST1 254
GST2 255

GSW | Swimming Pools

GSW1 256
GSW2 256
GSW3 257
GSW4 257
GSW5 256

36
GWA | Wayfnding
GWA1 258
GWA2 259
GWA3 259
GWA4 259
GWA5 260
GWA6 260
GWA7 261
GWA8 265
GWA9 262
GWA10 263-264
GWA11 265
GWA12 265
GWA13 262
GWA14 266
GWA15 266
GWA16 267
GWA17 268
GWA18 269
GWA19 269
GWA20 270-271
GWA21 272

37
38
Entrance
 E Entrance

≤5%

E1

E1 Gradients of entrances ≤5%

Entrance
41
 E Entrance

E2

Inaccessible path

E2

Accessible path

E2 When several paths, both accessible and inaccessible marked with directional sign

42 Entrance
 E Entrance

E3

E3 If accessible door not the main door, it is marked with directional sign

Entrance
43
 E Entrance

E4 Section A-A
±2mm

E3 E9

E3 If accessible door not the main door, it is marked with directional sign

E4 Identifcation number and exact address for each entrance

E9 Doormats levelled with ±2mm

44 Entrance
 E Entrance

E3

E4

±2mm
E9

E3 If accessible door not the main door, it is marked with directional sign

E4 Identifcation number and exact address for each entrance

E9 Doormats levelled with ±2mm

Entrance
45
 E Entrance

E7

≥ 900mm

2200mm

E6

E6 Dimensions of the doors ≥900mm width x 2100mm height

E7 Automatic door

46 Entrance
 E Entrance

E8 ≥5 seconds
remaining open

<66N ≥3 seconds to
fully open

≥3 seconds to
fully closed

E8 3 seconds or more to move from closed to fully open position - Remain fully open for a minimum 5 seconds - Force not more than 66N

Entrance
47
 E Entrance

≥900mm

E10

E10 Access controls barriers with at least one barrier with width ≥900mm if provided

48 Entrance
 E Entrance: In Parks & Where Required

E11

Max 1750mm

Min 1250mm

1000mm

E11

E11 Tactile map located at the main entrance near the door on the right side within 1000mm

Entrance
49
 E Entrance: In Mosques

E13

E14

E15
E12
E13

E14

E12 A clear Area provided at the entrance to prevent shoes E14 Seats provided at the entrance toilets ablution areas and at other
from blocking the accessible path locations where people are required to remove their shoes
E13 keep clear mat in front the entrance E15 An accessible entrance is provided

50 Entrance
 EGT Entrance - Guiding Tactile Pavements

ER1 EGT1

Section B-B
EGT2

EGT3

E5 In public use buildings, reception desk near the entrance

EGT1 Guiding tactile pavement from building entrance to information desk or reception in administration buildings and where required

Entrance
51
 EGT Entrance - Guiding Tactile Pavements

32mm

40mm
≥400mm

EGT2

40mm

30mm
4mm

Section B-B
EGT3 EGT4

EGT2 Guiding tactile pavement width ≥400mm

EGT3 Guiding tactile strips width = 40mm at bottom and 30mm at top, and protroing 4mm
EGT4 Non glare or shiny or slippery

52 Entrance
ER Entrance - Counters And Reception Areas

865mm ER1
1420mm

ER1 Reception areas with seating places and interaction spaces

Entrance
53
 ER Entrance - Counters And Reception Areas

750-790mm
≥680mm ER4

480mm

ER2

ER2 Front desks with accessible interaction space

ER4 Under the desk a space of 680mm height and 480mm deep

54 Entrance
ER Entrance - Counters And Reception Areas

750-790mm
ER3

950-1250mm

ER3
≥680mm

ER3 Low counter height between 750-790mm & high counter height between 950-1250mm

Entrance
55
 ER Entrance - Counters And Reception Areas

ER5

ER6

ER5 When required, hearing enhancement systems using induction loop, infrared and radio frequency are provided
ER6 With international symbol if access for hearing loss

56 Entrance
Entrance - Counters And Reception Entrance
Areas 57
Path

58 Path
PE Path - Accessible Path Of Travel –External

Furnishing zone

Li
PE2

ne
ar
an
d
co
nt
in
ue
d
Accessible Path
≥1800mm
PE1

Frontage
zone

PE1 1800mm width without obstacle, from the parking to the entrance, segregated from traffc circulation
PE2 Linear and continued

Path
59
 PE Path - Accessible Path Of Travel –External

PE3

PE3 Intersections clearly visible with signs or lights

60 Path
PE Path - Accessible Path Of Travel –External

≥2200mm
PE5

Accessible Path
PE4
Slope ≤5%

Slope ≤2%

PE14

PE4 Gradient ≤5% PE6 Absence of uneven surfaces - irregularities ≤5 mm

PE5 Clear headroom ≥2200mm PE14 Cross slope gradient ≤2%

Path
61
 PE Path - Accessible Path Of Travel –External

PE7
<100mm

<100mm

PE7

Accessible Path

Accessible Path

PE7 Absence of protruding objects:

1-Objects protruding less than 100mm from façade
2-Objects protruding more than 100mm, extends to the foor surface or above the foor level by maximum 300mm

62 Path
PE Path - Accessible Path Of Travel –External

>100mm

Max 300mm >100mm

Accessible Path
PE7 PE7
Accessible Path

PE7 Absence of protruding objects:

1-Objects protruding less than 100mm from façade
2-Objects protruding more than 100mm, extends to the foor surface or above the foor level by maximum 300mm

Path
63
 PE Path - Accessible Path Of Travel –External

Ø 50mm

Ø 80mm

Ø 160mm

Ø 250mm

Ø 340mm

Ø 420mm
900mm

800mm Ø 500mm

600mm

500mm

400mm

300mm

PE8 Furniture comply detection cone rule

64 Path
PE Path - Accessible Path Of Travel –External

PE9

Accessible Path

PE9 Illumination level ≥10 lux

Path
65
 PE Path - Accessible Path Of Travel –External

PE10

PE10 No drain grids on accessible crossings (outside the intersection)

66 Path
 PE Path - Accessible Path Of Travel –External

PE11
Accessible Path

Furnishing Zone

PE11 Free of obstacles and located between the building’s façade and the furniture zone

Path
67
 PE Path - Accessible Path Of Travel –External

Road Way

Parking

Frontage zone

Accessible path Cycling path if provided

Furnishing zone

PE Accessible path of travel – external

68 Path
 PE Path - Accessible Path Of Travel –External

PE12

Acce
ssible

th
pa
path

le
sib
Max 5%

es
c
Ac
Max 5%

Max 5%
Min 1800mm
Min 1800mm

PE12 Parking entrance do not modify the slope or width of the accessible path

Path
69
 PE Path - Accessible Path Of Travel –External

PE14
Max 2%

Max 2%
Height ≥100mm ≤150mm
PE14

PE13

Section X - X

PE13 Curb height between 100mm and 150mm PE14 Cross Slope Gradient ≤2%

70 Path
 PE Path - Accessible Path Of Travel –External

Sun and rain protection

PE15

Elevator

PE15 Pedestrian bridges with ramps or elevators if provided

Path
71
 Pbs Path And Beach Services

Pbs4
≤1500mm
≤2%
≥1500mm
Pbs2 ≤5%
Accessible path

Pbs1
Pbs3

Pbs8

Pbs1 Width ≥1500mm Pbs2 Longitudinal gradient ≤5% and cross gradient ≤2%
Pbs3 Suitable for walking barefoot with low heat transmission Pbs4 Public toilets near accessible path and the car parks
Pbs8 With accessible showers in beaches

72 Path
 Pbs Path And Beach Services

Pbs6

Pbs8

Pbs6
Pbs5

Pbs7

Pbs5 Reaching the water edge

Pbs6 Including accessible services like toilets, showers, changing rooms, furniture, emergency and other services
Pbs7 Floating rope to help users to access into the water Pbs8 With accessible showers in beaches

Path
73
 Pbs Path And Beach Services

Shower Jet

2100mm
700-1200mm
Pbs11 Pbs9
900mm
450mm

200mm
200mm

Pbs11

m
00m
≥18
Pbs10
Shower Jet

Pbs9 Shower controls height between 700-1200mm and activated with elbow
Pbs10 Shower area width ≥1800mm
Pbs11 Shower provided with armless bench rised 450mm for seat base and 900mm for the back, located at 200mm from the shower

74 Path
 Pbs Path And Beach Services

Furniture zone
Cycling path

Pbs13
Pbs12

Pbs12 If there is a cycling paths it’s between urban furniture and curb
Pbs13 Pedestrian crossings are preceded by tactile warnings

Path
75
 Pbs Path And Beach Services

≤8%
≤8%
≤8%
Pbs14

Pbs14 Curb cut gradient at crossing ≤8%

76 Path
 Pbs Path And Beach Services

Pbs15

Max 50m
Pbs15
Pbs15

Pbs15 At least shaded zones are provided every 50m max

Path
77
 PLg Path - Playground

PLg3

PLg1
PLg2

PLg4 PLg1
PLg2

PLg2 PLg2 PLg1

PLg1 Floor surface of rubber or compacted sand PLg2 Smooth and soft foor surface for children play area
PLg3 ≥50% of play activities are usable by children with disabilities PLg4 Low heat transmission materials of play activities
PLg5 Materials treated to prevent electrostatic discharges and if not, should be marked with symbol with magnatic warning sign

78 Path
PF Path - Floor Surface

Slip Resistance (PTV)

Between 15 and 35 Slip Resistance
(PTV) ≥35
PF1 PF2
Ramp >5%

PF1 Slip resistance (PTV) comply: level and inclined with ≤5% dry areas indoor - (PTV) Between 15 and 35
PF2 Inclined >5% dry areas indoor, (PTV) ≥35

Path
79
 PF Path - Floor Surface

PF4

th
pa
ble
ssi
ce
PF3
Ac
PF4
Slip Resistance (PTV)
Between 35 and 45
Slip Resistance
(PTV) ≥45
Acc Ramp >5%
essible
path

PF3 Level and inclined with ≤ 5% wet areas and outdoor - (PTV) Between 35 and 45
PF4 Inclined > 5% wet areas and outdoor, (PTV) ≥ 45

80 Path
PF Path - Floor Surface

e path
ssibl
Acce
Slip Resistance
(PTV) ≥45
PF5
PF5

Slip Resistance
(PTV) ≥45 PF5

Slip Resistance
(PTV) ≥45

PF5 Street pavement, swimming pools and showers, (PTV) ≥45

Path
81
 PF Path - Floor Surface

h
sible pat
Acces

PF6

PF6 Ground pavement without loose elements

82 Path
PF Path - Floor Surface

y≤1.25 x

PF7

The strength to roll

over ceramic = x

The strength to roll

over carpet = y

PF7 Rugs and carpets are frmly fxed and do not increase the strength required to roll over a ceramic pavement by ≥25%

Path
83
 PF Path - Floor Surface

PF8 PF8
PF9

PF8 Without rounded edges and excessive joints PF9 Not producing glare

84 Path
 PF Path - Floor Surface

Furnishing Zone

Accessible path

Surrounding Surface

PF10

Surrounding Surface

PF10 With refectance contrast of at least 30 points LRV between accessible pavement (surrounding surface or 300mm pavement strip)

Path
85
 PF Path - Floor Surface

Accessible Path

PF11

No Glare
No Excessive Heat

PF11 Lighting in foor (Flooring Light) not produces glare and excessive heat

86 Path
 PF Path - Floor Surface

Accessible Path
manhole covers Accessible Path
height <5 mm Holes <5mm
PF12 PF13

PF12 Absence of utility covers (manhole covers) on the path or with height less of 5mm
PF13 Absence of drain grids on the path or with holes smaller than 5mm

Path
87
 PF Path - Floor Surface

Section A-A
PF14 PF14
Min 60mm

Max 15mm
10mm

Section A-A

PF14 Change of pavement level ≤15mm, with ≤25% gradient slope (chamfered)

88 Path
 PF Path - Floor Surface

th
Pa
le
sib
es
c
Ac
PF15

PF15 Longitudinal grate openings with perpendicular orientation to the pedestrians’ direction of travel

Path
89
 PF Path - Floor Surface

<1800mm
PF16

th
Pa
le
ib
ss
ce
Ac
PF16 For distance between tree basin edge and the façade < 1800 mm, tree grate with walkable surface

90 Path
PI Path - Internal Corridors

1200mm
PI2

≥2200mm
≥2200mm
PI5

≥1000mm

PI1

PI1 Width ≥1000mm PI2 In direction changes a maneuvering space of 1200mm

PI5 Clear headroom ≥2200mm

Path
91
 PI Path - Internal Corridors

PI3 ≥60 Lux

PI4

PI3 Tactile warning surface in any change of level PI4 Illumination ≥60 lux

92 Path
PI Path - Internal Corridors

PI6
<100mm

PI6
>100mm

PI6
>100mm

Max 300mm

PI6 Absence of protruding objects:

1-Objects protruding less than 100mm from façade
2-Objects protruding more than 100mm, extends to the foor surface or above the foor level by maximum 300mm

Path
93
Level
Changes

94 Level Changes
LCG Level Changes - Guardrails

3KN/m

LCG3

LCG2
≥1100mm

≥500mm

LCG1

LCG1 Absence of unprotected level changes - guardrails for heights ≥500mm LCG2 Height ≥1100mm
LCG3 With suffcient strength and stiffness to withstand horizontally uniformly distributed force of 3 KN/m

Level Changes
95
 LCG Level Changes - Guardrails

LCG4
≤100mm
LCG5

LCG4 Can not be climbable LCG5 Width of horizontal and vertical openings ≤100mm

96 Level Changes
LCG Level Changes - Guardrails

900mm
650-750mm

≥100mm

LCG6

LCG6
≥100mm

LCG6 1- Availability of continuous base on the entire open side length

2- Continuous base ≥100mm hight from the foor surface for ramps & stairs

Level Changes
97
 LCWT Level Changes - Warning Tactile Surface

LCWT1 1000mm

LCWT2 Full width of the ramp

LCWT1
LCWT2

Available in the beginning and end of every level change Installed along the entire width of the element
LCWT1 LCWT2
including ramps and stair landings, or any dangerous element

98 Level Changes
LCWT Level Changes - Warning Tactile Surface

LCWT1
LCWT2

LCWT1
LCWT2

LCWT1
LCWT2

LCWT1 Available in the beginning and end of every level change LCWT2 Installed along the entire width of the element
including ramps and stair landings, or any dangerous element

Level Changes
99
 LCWT Level Changes - Warning Tactile Surface

300mm

LCWT4

≥300mm

LCWT3

LCWT3 The width ≥300mm

LCWT4 Located at 300mm away from the edge of the ramp or stair fight or any dangerous element

100 Level Changes

LCWT Level Changes - Warning Tactile Surface

15mm

30mm

20mm

4mm

LCWT6

300 mm
15mm

300mm LCWT5

LCWT5 Warning tactile truncated cones diameter = 30mm at bottom and 20mm at top, and protruding 4mm
LCWT6 Non glare on shiny or slippery

Level Changes
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 LCR Level Changes - Ramps

LCR2
≤8% or 1:12 >5% gradient

≤10 meters LCR1

LCR4
≤2%

LCR3

LCR1 Ramps used only when gradient of level >5% LCR2 Slope is ≤8% or 1:12

LCR3 Cross fall gradient ≤2% LCR4 Run length ≤10 meters

102 Level Changes

LCR Level Changes - Ramps

LCR5
1000mm

900mm
650-750mm

1100mm

LCR5 Run width = 1000 mm between handrails

Level Changes
103
 LCR Level Changes - Ramps

LCR6

LCR6 No curved ramps

104 Level Changes

LCR Level Changes - Ramps

LCR8
≤2%

1500mm

LCR8
≥1200 mm 1500mm ≤2%

LCR9 LCR7

1500 mm

1500mm
LCR7

LCR7 Landings at the beginning and end of every run -surface 1500mm x 1500mm
LCR8 Level landings or ≤2%
LCR9 Corridors in landings width ≥1200 mm width

Level Changes
105
 LCR Level Changes - Ramps

≥1500mm

LCR10

≥1500mm

LCR10

LCR10 No door located at ≤1500mm from start and or end of each ramps

106 Level Changes

LCS Level Changes - Stairs

LCS1

LCS1 Availability of alternative elevator accompanied with internal staircase in more than one story building

Level Changes
107
 LCS Level Changes - Stairs

300-340mm T

LCS3
LCS4
600mm <2R + T <650mm
R
LCS2 150-175mm

LCS2 Steps rises between 150 - 175mm LCS3 Steps stair treads between 300 - 340mm
LCS4 Steps rise (R) and Tread (T) fulfl: 600 mm <2R + T <650mm

108 Level Changes

LCS Level Changes - Stairs

LCS5
LCS6

LCS5 No curved stairs LCS6 No open risers or discontinued treads

Level Changes
109
 LCS Level Changes - Stairs

LCS8

≤ 25mm LCS7

(refectance contrast
of 30 LRV)
LRV=30
30mm

LCS7 Steps with nosing ≤ 25 mm

LCS8 30 mm from the step edge space along the stair fight width shall present a refectance contrast of 30 LRV

110 Level Changes

LCS Level Changes - Stairs

LCS9 12
LCS10 11
10 Max
9
same height ±4mm 8
7
6
5
same height ±4mm
4
3
2 Min
same height ±4mm 1

LCS9 Steps with same height with a ±4mm tolerance LCS10 Stair fights steps number between 3 and 12

Level Changes
111
 LCS Level Changes - Stairs

LCS13 X= Landing Width

Stairs width = X
≥1100 mm
≥1200mm
LCS11

X≥1200 mm

LCS11 Usable stair fight width ≥1100mm LCS13 Landing with same width of stair and a length ≥1200 mm

112 Level Changes

LCS Level Changes - Stairs

LCS12

≥200lux

≥200lux

≥200lux

LCS12 Illumination at top and bottom of the fight ≥ 200lux

Level Changes
113
 LCS Level Changes - Stairs

≥2200mm

LCS14

≥700mm

LCS14 Empty space with height <2200mm under the stair is protected

114 Level Changes

LCH Level Changes - Handrail for ramp and stairs

300mm

LCH1
2100 mm
300mm At most

LCH2
2100 mm
900mm At most
650-750mm

LCH1 300 mm horizontal extension at its ends

LCH2 Presence of intermediate handrail for stairs to keep distance of at most 2100mm

Level Changes
115
 LCH Level Changes - Handrail for ramp and stairs

LCH4 900 mm
650-750 mm
LCH3
650-750 mm 900 mm

LCH4 LCH3

LCH3 Mounted at height of 900mm

LCH4 Additional handrail at a height between 650 - 750mm

116 Level Changes

LCH Level Changes - Handrail for ramp and stairs

1000mm
LCH5

LCH5 The distance between both sides of handrails is 1000mm

Level Changes
117
 LCH Level Changes - Handrail for ramp and stairs

LCH6

LCH6
≥ 40 mm
LCH8
Contrast of 30 LRV
against its background
LCH7
30-40 mm

LCH9

LCH6 Rounded section of 30 - 40 mm separated from the LCH7 Handrails designed to allow continuity of gripping
wall with a distance ≥40mm without interfering its mounting system
LCH8 Contrast of 30 LRV against its background LCH9 Handrails made of comfortable materials against heat and
coldness

118 Level Changes

LCE Level Changes - Elevators

Second Floor

LCE1
First Floor

LCE2

Ground Floor

LCE1 Present in buildings with more than one foor LCE2 Accessible from ground foor in public areas

Level Changes
119
 LCE Level Changes - Elevators

LCE3 LCE3 00
mm

15
15

00
m
0m

m
m

m
0
LCE3
m

12

15
15

00

00
00

12

m
m

m
m

One door Two Doors Two Doors

(opposing) (in 90°)

LCE3 Dimensions shall comply: One door ≥1200 x 1500mm - Two opposing doors ≥1200 x 1500mm
- Two doors in 90° ≥1500 x 1500mm

120 Level Changes

LCE Level Changes - Elevators

≥900mm

≥900mm
LCE4

LCE4 Automatic doors with a width of 900 mm and colour contrast against walls

Level Changes
121
 LCE Level Changes - Elevators

LCE5
1500mm

1500mm

LCE5 Maneuvering space of 1500 x 1500mm in front the elevator access

122 Level Changes

LCE Level Changes - Elevators

Max 300mm

LCE7
1830mm
Min 900mm LCE10
Max 1200mm

1830mm
LCE7
1200mm
900mm

LCE6

LCE6 Elevator calling buttons height between 900 - 1200mm LCE7 Floor indicator located at 1830mm

LCE10 Inside the cabin buttons height between 900 - 1200mm

Level Changes
123
 LCE Level Changes - Elevators

LCE8

min 800 - 1000mm

LCE9

LCE8 Only one mirror inside the cabin on the wall opposite to the door over the handrail level

LCE9 Inside the cabin, minimum two handrails at a height of 800 mm to 1000mm from the foor

124 Level Changes

 LCE Level Changes - Elevators

LCE13

LCE12
LCE11
≥ 3 mm

LCE14

LCE11 The ground foor button protruded ≥3mm distinguished with a green color
LCE12 Call buttons distinguished with icons and color contrast against background
LCE13 Buttons provide two-channel feedback/ visual & acoustic OR visual & tactile
LCE14 Emergency phone number is indicated by graphic and tactile

Level Changes
125
 LCE Level Changes - Elevators

LCE15 LCE15

LCE15 CCTV or intercom or alternative system

126 Level Changes

LCE Level Changes - Elevators

100 Lux
LCE16

LCE16 Light on the ceiling only with 100 lux

Level Changes
127
 LCE Level Changes - Elevators

LCE17

opaque

LCE17 In panoramic elevators, an opaque wall or corner is provided

128 Level Changes

LCE Level Changes - Elevators

300mm LCE19 LCE20

3 Seconds

LCE18 LCE18
1500mm
LCE22 LCE19

LCE18 Automatic doors open at least 3 seconds LCE19 Doors provided with sensors at two levels open automatically
LCE20 Door force less than 135N LCE22 Braille & tactile signage on the door jamb at 1500mm height

Level Changes
129
 LCE Level Changes - Elevators

LCE21

LCE21

LCE21 Indication sign of accessible elevator direction when various options of vertical circulation

130 Level Changes

LCE Level Changes - Elevators

Second foor

First foor
LCE24

LCE23

Ground foor

LCE23 Audible signal or voice announcement when reaching each foor

LCE24 Advisory signs indicating safety procedures and other regulatory information

Level Changes
131
 LCL Level Changes - Lift Platform, If Provided

700-1200mm
LCL3

LCL2

1500mm 1500mm

LCL2 Manoeuvring space of 1500 x 1500mm in front the lift access

LCL3 Calling button height between 700 - 1200mm

132 Level Changes

LCL Level Changes - Lift Platform, If Provided

900mm

LCL4 LCL8

LCL7

Min 1500mm
Min
LCL1 900mm

LCL1

LCL1 Dimensions of the cabin on min. 900 x 1500mm

LCL4 Doors width of 900mm
LCL7 Inside the cabin, continuous pressing buttons operable with the elbow
LCL8 Additional external control by authorized person

Level Changes
133
 LCL Level Changes - Lift Platform, If Provided

LCL5

LCL9
800-1000mm
Full cabin max 4000mm
Open cabin max 2000mm LCL6

LCL5 Cabin with side protections to isolate users from side walls
LCL6 Inside the cabin, minimum two handrails at a height of 800mm to 1000mm from the foor
LCL9 2000mm travel height if open cabin- 4000mm height if full cabin

134 Level Changes

LCEs Level Changes - Escalators, Travellators and Mechanical Ramps

LCEs2

≤5%

LCEs1
LCEs3

LCEs2

LCEs1 Moving surface gradient ≤5%

LCEs2 Contrast pavement with surrounding at the beginning and end of travellator
LCEs3 Marked travel direction

Level Changes
135
 LCEs Level Changes - Escalators, Travellators and Mechanical Ramps

LCEs4

Audio system indicating start

and end
LCEs4

LCEs4
Audio system indicating start
and end

LCEs4 Audio system indicating start and end

136 Level Changes

 Sanitary
Provisions

138 Sanitary Provisions

SPpt Sanitary Provisions - Public Toilet

SPpt1 SPpt1

SPpt1 Public toilets for male and female provided

Sanitary Provisions
139
 SPpt Sanitary Provisions - Public Toilet

Public Toilet

Public Toilet

150m

SPpt2

SPpt2 Public toilet within 150m distance

140 Sanitary Provisions

SPpt Sanitary Provisions - Public Toilet

SPpt5

0mm
900-120
SPpt4

SPpt3

SPpt3 Furniture have a refectance contrast of at least 30 points LRV

SPpt4 Toilet appliances height between 900 - 1200mm
SPpt5 Toilet appliances automatically activated or operable with the elbow

Sanitary Provisions
141
 SPpt Sanitary Provisions - Public Toilet

1100-1400mm
SPpt8

SPpt7 900-1200mm

900mm

SPpt6

SPpt6 Door clear width 900mm and comply door requirements

SPpt7 Door latches operable with the elbow installed between 900 - 1200mm
SPpt8 Coat hanger on the door from inside the all cabin doors in the public toilets between 1100 - 1400mm

142 Sanitary Provisions

 SPpt Sanitary Provisions - Public Toilet

500mm
SPpt11

SPpt10

400mm

SPpt12

1200mm

700mm
300mm
SPpt9

SPpt9 If 2 or more urinals, 1 with usable height at 300mm and with grab bars
SPpt10 Flushing systems are operated by pressing or with a fush handle with large surface and operable with one hand or elbow
SPpt11 Distance between the grab bars is 500mm
SPpt12 Grab bars mounted between 700mm from bottom up to 1200mm height

Sanitary Provisions
143
 SPpt Sanitary Provisions - Public Toilet

SPpt13

SPpt13 In each toilet block a baby changing board is provided

144 Sanitary Provisions

SPpt Sanitary Provisions - Public Toilet

(PTV) ≥45
SPpt14

SPpt15

SPpt14 Non slippery foor surface with Pendulum Test Value (PTV) ≥45
SPpt15 With wash basins in a row, 1 is accessible

Sanitary Provisions
145
 SPpt Sanitary Provisions - Public Toilet

≥700mm
≥250
mm SPpt16

800-850mm
≥700mm SPpt17

SPpt16 Accessible wash basin clearance from ground surface space ≥700mm high and ≥250mm deep

SPpt17 Usable wash basin surface top height between 800 - 850mm

146 Sanitary Provisions

SPpt Sanitary Provisions - Public Toilet

or

or

SPpt18

SPpt18 Faucets (water tap) operated by pressing button or a lever handle or with a sensor ( Not turning valve)

Sanitary Provisions
147
 SPpt Sanitary Provisions - Public Toilet

<600mm

900-1200mm

SPpt19 ≤900mm

SPpt20

SPpt19 Distance to the faucet ( water tap) shall be less than 600mm and vertical between 900mm and 1200mm.
SPpt20 Lower edge of mirror ≤900mm height

148 Sanitary Provisions

SPpt Sanitary Provisions - Public Toilet

SPpt22

Max 1200mm

SPpt21

Min 700mm

SPpt21 Controls and accessories height (soap dispenser, dryer) mounted at height 700 - 1200mm
SPpt22 Advisory signs indicating safety procedures and other regulatory information

Sanitary Provisions
149
 SPat Sanitary Provisions - Accessible Toilet

SPat1

SPat1

SPat1 One accessible toilet for each gender in every foor or 1 independent accessible toilet for both genders

150 Sanitary Provisions

SPat Sanitary Provisions - Accessible Toilet

Accessible Toilet

Accessible Toilet

150m

SPat2

SPat2 One accessible toilet within a 150m distance from any part of the building

Sanitary Provisions
151
 SPat Sanitary Provisions - Accessible Toilet

SPat4
1200mm
Min 1500mm
SPat3

SPat3 Corridors width in toilets, showers, lockers spaces of 1200mm

SPat4 Maneuvering turning space diameter of 1500mm in circulations

152 Sanitary Provisions

SPat Sanitary Provisions - Accessible Toilet

700mm
SPat5
Min 1500mm SPat6

SPat5 Maneuvering space diameter of 1500mm inside the toilet

SPat6 Maneuvering space height between 0 to 700mm free of obstacles

Sanitary Provisions
153
 SPat Sanitary Provisions - Accessible Toilet

1420mm
SPat7

865
865 865
SPat8
1420mm

1420mm

865
1420mm

SPat7 Lateral interaction space on both sides of the toilet or on one side if symmetrical units
SPat8 Lateral interaction space size 865mm x 1420mm

154 Sanitary Provisions

SPat Sanitary Provisions - Accessible Toilet

in Out
in

300m
300m
Min 300m 300m

900-1200mm
1100-1200mm
900-1000mm SPat10 SPat11

SPat12

SPat9

SPat9 Door open outwards or sliding

SPat10 Door with horizontal 300mm grab bar placed between 900 - 1000mm height at 300mm from the hinge side
SPat11 Latch operable with the elbow installed between 900 - 1200mm
SPat12 Coat hanger between 1100 - 1200mm

Sanitary Provisions
155
 SPgb Sanitary Provisions - Grab Bars in Accessible Toilet

1KN

1KN

1KN

SPgb2 ≥45mm

SPgb1

SPgb1 The space between grab bars and the wall ≥45mm SPgb2 Withstand a force of 1 kN in any direction

156 Sanitary Provisions

SPgb Sanitary Provisions - Grab Bars in Accessible Toilet

SPgb3
700mm

30-40mm
700 - 750mm

SPgb4

SPgb3 Circular diameter between 30 - 40mm

SPgb4 Horizontal bars height between 700 - 750mm. Support length of 700mm

Sanitary Provisions
157
 SPgb Sanitary Provisions - Grab Bars in Accessible Toilet

SPgb5

1500mm
670-700mm

SPgb6

SPgb5 Bars mounted in the transfer space must be foldable

SPgb6 With two transfer areas, distance between both grab bars 670mm and 700mm

158 Sanitary Provisions

SPgb Sanitary Provisions - Grab Bars in Accessible Toilet

SPgb5

SPgb5

670-700mm
Min1500mm
SPgb6

SPgb5 Bars mounted in the transfer space must be foldable

SPgb6 With two transfer areas, distance between both grab bars 670mm and 700mm

Sanitary Provisions
159
 SPgb Sanitary Provisions - Grab Bars in Accessible Toilet

300mm
300mm
SPgb7
SPgb7

700mm

700-750mm

SPgb7 With one transfer area, horizontal bars mounted in wall 300mm from the sanitary edge with 700mm length
and mounted 700 - 750mm

160 Sanitary Provisions

SPgb Sanitary Provisions - Grab Bars in Accessible Toilet

700mm

SPgb8
Min 600mm

450-500mm
700-750mm

SPgb9

SPgb8 600mm vertical bar mounted 700 - 750mm from ground away 700mm from the wall
SPgb9 Toilet height between 450 - 500 mm

Sanitary Provisions
161
 SPsh Sanitary Provisions - Shower, If Provided

≤4%
SPsh1
SPsh2

SPsh1 Shower foor surface at same foor level with surrounding area
SPsh2 Drain water slope ≤4%

162 Sanitary Provisions

SPsh Sanitary Provisions - Shower, If Provided

SPsh3

Min 865mm

Min 1200mm
Min 400mm

SPsh3

Min 400mm

SPsh3 Dimensions of showers area at least 865 x 1200mm and a seat of at least 400 x 400mm

Sanitary Provisions
163
 SPsh Sanitary Provisions - Shower, If Provided

670-700mm

SPsh7
150-200mm

SPsh4
800mm

SPsh6

800mm
SPsh5
700-750mm

800mm

SPsh4
450-500mm
150-200mm

SPsh4 Seat located at a height between 450 - 500mm and separated from the wall between 150 - 200mm
SPsh5 Horizontal bar length 800mm mounted 700 - 750mm from the ground
SPsh6 Two Vertical bars length of 800mm in the lateral wall of the shower seat mounted 800mm from the foor level
SPsh7 Distance between vertical bars between 670 - 700mm

164 Sanitary Provisions

SPsh Sanitary Provisions - Shower, If Provided

900mm

Max 500mm

SPsh8

SPsh8 Controls within 500mm away from the shower seat

Sanitary Provisions
165
 SPFF Sanitary Provisions - Full family Toilet

SPff5

300mm
500mm
SPff2 SPff4
500mm
2000mm
SPff3 SPff1

SPff1 With a folding adult changing board, SPff2 Additional children wash basin at SPff3 Maneuvering turning space of at
at height of 500mm from the foor a height of 500mm least 2000mm diameter

SPff4 With a urinal with usable height of 300mm SPff5 With emergency call button or rope

166 Sanitary Provisions

SPfe Sanitary Provisions - Feeding Room

Individual Feeding Room

SPfe3
SPfe4

SPfe4

SPfe2
SPfe3
SPfe2

SPfe1 One feeding room within 300m distance SPfe2 Surface:

≥7sq. meters for individual
SPfe3 With ventilation system ≥10sq. meters for dual
SPfe4 Furniture with refectance contrast with the walls of ≥30 points LRV

Sanitary Provisions
167
 SPfe Sanitary Provisions - Feeding Room

Dual Feeding Room

SPfe4 SPfe4 SPfe3

SPfe4
SPfe3

SPfe2 SPfe2

SPfe1 One feeding room within 300m distance SPfe2 Surface:

≥ 7sq. Meters for individual
SPfe3 With ventilation system ≥ 10sq. Meters for dual
SPfe4 Furniture with refectance contrast with the walls of ≥30 points LRV

168 Sanitary Provisions

SPab Sanitary Provisions - Ablution Areas, If Provided

SPab1

SPab1 Electronic or sensor faucets

Sanitary Provisions
169
 SPab Sanitary Provisions - Ablution Areas, If Provided

SPab6
1200mm
≥30LRV
SPab7
SPab2

SPab2 One accessible ablution unit linked to an accessible path. The closest from the entrance
SPab6 Approaching free space of 1200mm
SPab7 The approaching free space with contrast ≥30 points LRV

170 Sanitary Provisions

SPab Sanitary Provisions - Ablution Areas, If Provided

200mm

SPab4

Max 1200mm
Min 700mm
700-800mm Max 1200mm
Min 700mm
SPab3

SPab3 Two horizontal bars mounted between 700 - 800mm with the same length of wash basin
SPab4 All Accessories at a height between 700 - 1200mm

Sanitary Provisions
171
 SPab Sanitary Provisions - Ablution Areas, If Provided

SPab5

SPab5 Provides bidet shower system, soap and paper

172 Sanitary Provisions

 Changing
Rooms

174 Changing Rooms

CHR Changing Rooms

CHR1
1500mm
≥ 1000mm
1500mm

CHR1
1420mm CHR2
CHR1 865
≥1000mm CHR1
1420mm
1500mm

1500mm 865 CHR2

CHR1

CHR1 Corridors width ≥1000mm and direction changes with manoeuvring turning space of 1500mm
CHR2 Approaching space for lockers, benches and furniture 1420 x 865mm
CHR3 1 of 10 showers is accessible, if provided
CHR4 1 of 10 toilet is accessible, if provided

Changing Rooms
175
 Furniture

176 Furniture
FUt Furniture - Tables

≥480mm

FUt3
≤800 mm ≥680mm ≤800 mm

≥680mm
FUt1 FUt2 FUt1
FUt2

FU1 Without sharp edges, protruding FUt1 Height of the top ≤800 mm

FUt2 Clearance height under the table ≥680mm FUt3 Clearance depth under the table ≥480mm

Furniture
177
 FUt Furniture - Tables

FUt4

FU1 Without sharp edges, protruding

FUt4 Tables without integrated seats

178 Furniture
FUbc Furniture - Benches and Chairs

FUbc3
400 - 460mm

400 - 450mm

FUbc2
430mm ± 30mm

FUbc1 FUbc4

1420mm
865mm

FUbc5

FU1 Without sharp edges, protruding FUbc1 Seat height of 430mm with a ± 30mm tolerance
FUbc2 Seat depth between 400 - 450mm FUbc3 With backrest height between 400 - 460mm FUbc4 Some seats with armrests
FUbc5 At least in one side has lateral interaction spacem for wheelchair min 865 x 1420mm with international symbol

Furniture
179
 FUbc Furniture - Benches and Chairs

50m

100m
FUbc6

FUbc6
50meters

FUbc6 Outdoor spaces - benches every 100meters accompanied with shaded areas every 50meters
In buildings - benches or seat types every 50meters

180 Furniture
FUd Furniture - Drinking Fountains, If Provided

FUd6

FUd5

Max 1200mm
FUd3

≤ 915mm

≥ 700mm
600-900mm
FUd1

Min 700mm
FUd4

FUd3

FUd2 FUd2

FU1 Without Sharpe edges, protruding . FUd4 Water supply between 600 - 900mm height
FUd1 Two fountains with different heights ≤915mm for FUd5 With bottle fller
the lower one with leg clearance
FUd6 Clearly visible with contrasting background
FUd2 Comfortable frontal and lateral approach
FUd3 If manual button, minimum height = 700mm for the lower one
and maximum 1200mm for the higher one

Furniture
181
 FUb Furniture - Trash Bins, If Provided

FUb3

≤900 mm
Accessible P
ath

m
FUb2

m
20
FUb1

14
865
mm

FUb1 Not located in the accessible path FUb2 Lateral space of interaction of at least 865 x 1420mm
FUb3 Trash bin opening height ≤900mm

182 Furniture
FUb Furniture - Trash Bins, If Provided

Max 50 Meters

FUb4

FUb4 Trash bins every 50 meters

Furniture
183
 FUb Furniture - Trash Bins, If Provided

Push Button

FUb6

FUb7

≤ 250mm
FUb5

FUb7

FUb5 When fxed to the walls protrude ≤250mm

FUb6 Operable with an elbow if opening mechanism is provided
FUb7 Well contrasted signage

184 Furniture
FUv Furniture - Vending Machine And ATM, If Provided

FUv2
≤2%
1420mm
865mm
FUv1

FUv1 One frontal or lateral interaction space 865 - 1420mm

FUv2 Floor surface is smooth, non-slippery with a gradient ≤2%

Furniture
185
 FUv Furniture - Vending Machine And ATM, If Provided

FUv4

≥600mm
Max 1200mm

1000mm
Min 400mm
FUv3

FUv5

FUv3 Screen and keyboard are visible from a point located 1000mm above the foor
FUv4 Screen and keyboard with no refection or glare
FUv5 Control buttons height between 400 - 1200mm and ≥600mm from any corner if exist

186 Furniture
FUv Furniture - Vending Machine And ATM, If Provided

FUv11

FUv6

FUv6 Control buttons with high embossed text and braille FUv11 Slots are wide and have a funnel effect

Furniture
187
 FUv Furniture - Vending Machine And ATM, If Provided

FUv7

800 - 1200mm

800 - 1200mm

800 - 1200mm

FUv7 Card slot height between 800 - 1200 mm

188 Furniture
FUv Furniture - Vending Machine And ATM, If Provided

FUv10
FUv9 FUv10
FUv8

FUv8 Visual and acoustic indication system and alarm system provided
FUv9 Audio information provided
FUv10 CCTV intercom provided

Furniture
189
 FUb Furniture - Bollards, planters, telephone booths and other furniture elements, if provided

≥1200mm

≥1200mm

th
Pa
le
sib
es
c
Ac
≥1200mm

FUb1 ≥1200mm

FUb1 Outside the accessible path or do not reduce accessible path ≤1200mm

190 Furniture
FUb Furniture - Bollards, planters, telephone booths and other furniture elements, if provided

th
Pa
le
sib
es
c
Ac
FUb1

FUb1 Outside the accessible path or do not reduce accessible path ≤1200mm

Furniture
191
 FCK Furniture - Commercial Kiosk: Lateral Interaction

FCK2

FCK6

Max 1200mm
FCK5 700-790mm

FCK1
1420mm 865
th
Pa
le
sib
c es
Ac

FCK3

Customer counter with lateral or frontal interaction space Equipped with hearing enhancement system and
FCK1 FCK4
865 x 1420mm indicating post

FCK2 With pargola in the front side for outdoor FCK5 Controls at height of 1200mm
FCK3 Linked to an accessible path FCK6 Audio and Visual information provided

192 Furniture
FCK Furniture - Commercial Kiosk: Frontal Interaction

FCK2

FCK6

Max 1200mm

FCK5
700-790mm

Path
ible FCK1
Access

FCK3 865

Customer counter with lateral or frontal interaction space Equipped with hearing enhancement system and
FCK1 FCK4
865 x 1420mm indicating post

FCK2 With pargola in the front side for outdoor FCK5 Controls at height of 1200mm
FCK3 Linked to an accessible path FCK6 Audio and Visual information provided

Furniture
193
 Parking and
drop off point

194 Parking and drop off point

PA Parking and drop off point - Accessible Parking places, access to parking lots

PA1

PA1 Pick up & drop off area provided

Parking and drop off point

195
 PA Parking and drop off point - Accessible Parking places, access to parking lots

<50m

PA3

PA2 Number of accessible parking lots: 2% of the Total Parking, max 10 spots
PA3 Accessible spaces as close as possible to the entrance of the building and no more than 50m

196 Parking and drop off point

PA Parking and drop off point - Accessible Parking places, access to parking lots

2200mm
Max 8% PA4
Max 8% 0mm
550 2200mm

≥
Max 8% PA6

25
00
m
m
PA7

PA5

≥
12
00
m
m
PA4 Dimensions of accessible parking spaces: PA6 Signs mounted at 2200mm with international symbol
2500 x 5500mm for angled parking,
2600 x 6000mm for parking along the sidewalk PA7 Marked with international symbols

PA5 With lateral access aisle ≥1200mm

Parking and drop off point

197
 PA Parking and drop off point - Accessible Parking places, access to parking lots

2200 mm

2200mm
8%

8% 8%

Min 2600mm
mm
00
55

250
0mm Min
6000m
m

≥12 ≥12
00m 00m
m m

PA4 Dimensions of accessible parking spaces: PA6 Signs mounted at 2200mm with international symbol
2500 x 5500mm for angled parking,
2600 x 6000mm for parking along the sidewalk PA7 Marked with international symbols

PA5 With lateral access aisle ≥1200mm PA8 Curb cut with maximum 8% slope

198 Parking and drop off point

 Reserved
Seating Spaces

200 Reserved Seating Spaces

RS Reserved Seating Spaces

Two Wheelchairs
(Reserved Spaces)

50 Seats

50 Seats

RS1

Two Wheelchairs
(Reserved Spaces)

RS1 Number of reserved seats: one reserved wheelchair space for every 50 seats or fraction thereof and beyond 500 seats, one more every
100 seats of fraction thereof , as on general checklist GAU

Reserved Seating Spaces

201
 Hearing
Enhancement

202 Hearing Enhancement

HE Hearing Enhancement

HE1

HE6

HE1 Hearing enhancement system is provided in the service countres and assembly areas
HE6 International symbol of access for hearing loss is provided, when the system is provided for persons with hearing impairment

Hearing Enhancement
203
 HE Hearing Enhancement

HE2

HE2 Hearing enhancement system is provided in the meeting rooms serving more than 25 person
HE3 Hearing enhancement system provided in the auditoriums and theaters
HE4 Posted sign to indicate that the enhancement system is available
HE5 Compatible with language translation system
HE7 Induction loop provided when acoustic information is provided

204 Hearing Enhancement

 Museums
Design Aspects

206 Museums Design Aspects

MD Museums Design Aspects

MD4

Max 1m
MD4

MD3

Sensorial elements used to assist visitors to preceive the informations through different sences,
MD1
like lights, smells, soundes, colours and others.
MD2 Audio guides provided to explain, guide and assist the visitors
MD3 Displays are visible at amaximim height of 1 m
MD4 Signage of at least 14 pt and well illuminated

Museums Design Aspects

207
 Accessible
Room

208 Accessible Room

ARh Accessible Room - Hotel Rooms

1500mm 1500mm ARh9

1500mm ARh2 1500mm
ARh3

1500mm 1500mm

ARh1 2% of rooms are accessible with accessible toilet

ARh2 Half of the accessible hotel rooms with roll-in showers and other half bathtub
ARh3 Toilet with alarm string
ARh9 Acoustic and visual fre alarm provided and audible door bell

Accessible Room
209
 ARh Accessible Room - Hotel Rooms

≥200 Lux
ARh5

1500mm

1500mm

ARh4

1500mm

ARh4 Clear route & 1500 x 1500mm free space beside the bed ARh5 Illumination ≥200 lux

210 Accessible Room

ARh Accessible Room - Hotel Rooms

ARh6
700-1200mm

400-1000mm
ARh7
800-1000mm

ARh12

ARh6 Controls placed at height between 700 - 1200mm ARh7 Electronic outlets at height between 400 - 1000mm
ARh12 Viewing device provided in the door at height 800 - 1000mm

Accessible Room
211
 ARh Accessible Room - Hotel Rooms

≤500mm ARh8 2000mm

ARh10

≤500mm ARh8

ARh8 The bed height ≤500mm ARh10 Dressing mirror provided with front space up to 2000mm

212 Accessible Room

ARh Accessible Room - Hotel Rooms

700-1200mm

ARh11
1200mm

ARh11 Shelves and drawers are provided between 700 -1200mm from the foor and clothes hanger placed at height 1200mm

Accessible Room
213
 ARd Accessible Room - Dining Rooms

≤ 800 mm
FUt1

≥ 680mm
FUt2

m
00m
ARd6

9
Min
Min 90
FUt3 ARd4 0mm
Min 90

mm
≤ 800 mm

0mm
≥ 680mm

≥ 480mm

m
Min 90
FUt1 ARd1

00
00m
0mm

Min 9
9
Min
FUt2 Min 9
00mm

ARd1 Accessible path of travel provided to half of dining area (900mm minimum)
ARd4 10% of the tables shall comply with the dimensional criteria for tables
ARd6 Minimum 900mm clear passage to all food service area

214 Accessible Room

ARd Accessible Room - Dining Rooms

ARd2
≥100 lux

ARd2 Illumination ≥100 lux provided in at least 10% of dining rooms

ARd3 Sound reduction materials used in dining rooms, foors and walls made of washable materials

Accessible Room
215
 ARd Accessible Room - Dining Rooms

900-1200mm
ARd5 Min 900mm

Min 900mm

Min 900mm
Min 900mm
ARd6
ARd1

ARd1 Accessible path of travel provided to half of dining area (900mm minimum)
ARd5 The self service tables height located between 900 - 1200mm from the foor)
ARd6 Minimum 900mm clear passage to all food service area

216 Accessible Room

ARd Accessible Room - Dining Rooms

Min 900mm

ARd1

ARd1
Min 900mm
Min 900mm

ARd7

ARd1 Accessible path of travel provided to half of dining area (900mm minimum)
ARd7 Spaces for children strollers and mobility devices are provided, 10 seats are movable

Accessible Room
217
 General

218 General
GD General - Doors

≥900mm 40mm

GD1 GD3
GD2
900-1200mm

GD4

GD1 Have a free passage width ≥900mm

GD2 900-1200mm handle of opening mechanism height and operable by elbow or automatic
GD3 40mm free gap minimum between lever (handle) and the door surface GD4 No round knobs

General
219
 GD General - Doors

GD5
GD5

GD5 Sliding doors with vertical fxed opening bars

220 General
GD General - Doors

≤25 N
GD6

GD7
90°

GD6 Force to open the door ≤25N

GD7 Swinging door open 90°

General
221
 GD General - Doors

GD8

250mm
GD9

GD8 Door stoppers provided

GD9 250mm height kick plate provided to doors in high use areas

222 General
GD General - Doors

GD10

Revolving door

Alternative door

GD10 Alternative door provided when there is a revolving door

General
223
 GD General - Doors

600
30
0m mm
m

15

m
12 00

m
00 mm

00
m mm

15
m 0
20
1 GD11

GD11 Dimensions of maneuvering spaces / one way swinging door comply:

On pull side – 600mm space adjacent to the leading edge and 1500 x 1500mm space
On push side – 300mm space adjacent to the leading edge and 1200 x 1200mm space

224 General
GD General - Doors

300
mm

12
00
mm
m
0m
GD12 120

GD12 Dimensions of manoeuvring spaces comply:

Sliding doors – 300mm space adjacent to the leading edge and 1200 x 1200mm space

General
225
 GD General - Doors

300mm 300mm

1200mm 1200mm

1200mm GD13 1200mm

GD13 Dimensions of manoeuvring spaces comply:

Both side swinging door - 300mm space adjacent to the leading edge both sides and minimum clear
foor space of 1200mm x 1200mm both sides

226 General
GD General - Doors

1200mm

1200mm
GD15
m
1500m

m
1500m

GD14 Clear spaces without obstructions of other doors

GD15 If two aligned doors in a series - minimum space of 1200mm x 1200mm clear between them

General
227
 GD General - Doors

1200mm

1500mm

GD16

300mm

GD16 If two angled doors in a series - minimum space of 1200mm x1500mm clear between them

228 General
GW General - Windows

GW1
≥2200 mm ≥ 1200mm

GW5
Max 900mm
1200mm <1200mm

GW4
GW3

GW1 Without projections ≤2200 mm into the pedestrian area GW3 Fixed glazing at maximum of 900mm height
GW4 Operable window at 1200mm height GW5 With guardrails if window opening <1200mm

General
229
 GW General - Windows

GW2
GW2

GW2 Opening mechanisms not require wrist turning

230 General
GS General - Switches

≥600mm
GS2

GS1
900-1200mm
GS3

GS1 Located between 900 – 1200mm height and located ≥600mm from any corner
GS2 Switch plates with contrast of 30 LRV against its background
GS3 Switches can be activated with the elbow

General
231
 GG General - Glass Surfaces: Surfaces:Glass Surfaces more than 500mm width or 850mm height

GG1

100mm
GG2
100mm

Max 1000mm
Min 850mm
m
m
Max 1600m
Min 140 0 m

GG3

GG1 Glazed surfaces are identifed clearly from adjacent doors or other openings
GG2 Presence of two horizontal bands of 100mm width with color of 50 LRV or any other pattern or
design occupy 50% of the area between 850 - 1600mm, without empty space bigger than 500mm wide

GG3 First horizontal band height between 1400 - 1600mm from the ground level
Second horizontal band height between 850 - 1000mm from ground level

232 General
GG General - Glass Surfaces: Surfaces:Glass Surfaces more than 500mm width or 850mm height

GG1
GG2

Max 1600mm
Min 850mm

GG3

GG1 Glazed surfaces are identifed clearly from adjacent doors or other openings
GG2 Presence of two horizontal bands of 100mm width with color of 50 LRV or any other pattern or
design occupy 50% of the area between 850 - 1600mm, without empty space bigger than 500mm wide

GG3 First horizontal band height between 1400 - 1600mm from the ground level
Second horizontal band height between 850 - 1000mm from ground level

General
233
 GM General - Mailbox,Garbage,Parking meters and Recycling containers

Garbage Container

>500m

Tactile Mark

<25N

GM3

<25N
700 - 1200 mm
GM2
GM1
1420mm 865mm

GM1 With frontal or lateral interaction space 865 x 1420mm

GM2 Interaction mechanisms height between 700 - 1200 mm
GM3 At least one garbage container can be opened with one hand and force < 25 N

234 General
GM General - Mailbox,Garbage,Parking meters and Recycling containers

Mailboxes
Parking Meters

700 - 1200mm GM2

GM2 ≤1200mm

≥700mm
GM1
GM1
865mm
1420mm
1420mm 865mm

GM1 With frontal or lateral interaction space 865 x 1420mm

GM2 Interaction mechanisms height between 700 - 1200mm

General
235
 GR General - Restaurant terraces

Road

≥ 2200mm
GR5 ≥ 900mm GR3

GR1 Acce ≥ 2000

ssibl mm GR4
e Pa
th

GR1 No invading accessible path and headroom GR4 Accessible path ≥ 2000mm adjacent to the restaurant terraces
GR2 No interruption of guidance elements GR5 Bollards between terraces and road every 1200 mm
GR3 Protected by continuous element unless all features height ≥ 900mm

236 General
GBsh General - Bus Shelters

GBsh1

GBsh6
GBsh5 GBsh11
≥2200mm

GBsh4
Ac 200
ce m
≥1

ss m
ib
le
Pa
GBsh2

h t
≥120
0mm
GBsh2

GBsh1 Not invading accessible path GBsh5 No obstacles between shelter and access to bus
GBsh2 With a free of protruding obstacles path GBsh6 Glazed walls with indication and warning marks, if provided
in both sides of at least 1200mm width
GBsh11 Boarding area platform with tactile warning surface
GBsh4 Height ≥2200mm

General
237
 GBsh General - Bus Shelters

GBsh6

≥1500mm

GBsh3

GBsh11

GBsh3 Manoeuvring space ≥ 1500 mm diameter inside the shelter

GBsh6 Glazed walls with indication and warning marks, if provided
GBsh11 Boarding area platform with tactile warning surface

238 General
GBsh General - Bus Shelters

GBsh8

400 - 450mm

400 - 460mm

400 - 460mm

GBsh7

GBsh7 With fxed bench + seat height 400 - 460mm, depth from 400 - 450mm, backrest ≥400mm
GBsh8 With armrest on one of its side

General
239
 GBsh General - Bus Shelters

GBsh10

≥200mm
≥50 lux

700 - 750mm
GBsh9

GBsh9 With standing support (perch seat) of height between 700 - 750mm and separated ≥200 mm from wall

GBsh10 Average illumination ≥50 lux, and ≥100 lux at boarding time

240 General
GBs General - Bus Signpost

GBs1

Acce 1200-1600mm
ssible P
ath GBs4
2200mm GBs2 ≥12
00m
GBs3 m
GBs2

GBs1 Sign post provided GBs2 Not obstructing the accessible path
GBs3 Clearance height ≥2200mm without protruding GBs4 Bus information height between 1200 - 1600mm

General
241
 GBs General - Bus Signpost

GBs5

≥140mm

1200-1600mm
Acce
ssible
Path
≥120
0mm

GBs5 Bus line identifcation number with text height ≥140mm and Tactile

242 General
 GAE General - Alarms And Means Of Egress

30 Flashes
per second
GAE3

GAE1
GAE3 GAE2

GAE6

GAE5

GAE1 Audio and visual emergency alarms provided GAE2 Visual Emergency alarm with 30 fashes per second
GAE3 Accessible means of egress signage
GAE5 Procedures for evacuation building including procedures for persons with activity limitation are posted
GAE6 Procedures posted in 14 pt San serif font

General
243
 GAE General - Alarms And Means Of Egress

GAE7

GAE8

GAE7

GAE8

Other evacuation solutions for persons with activity limitation with assistance of
GAE7
an evacuation devices including protected elevator or chair
GAE8 Evacuation devices or chair are provided in every foor located near the evacuation stairwell
GAE9 Fire personnal and persons with activity limitation are trained to use evacuation devices

244 General
GGe General - Gender Equality

GGe1
GGe1

GGe1 In case of segregated use by gender, same level of accessibility for both genders

General
245
 GS General - Storage Facilities and lookers

15
GS3 00
mm

GS1
14
20

m
865m
mm

GS2
0 1200mm
≥100
0mm 600m
150
GS4

GS3

GS1 Approaching space 1420 x 865mm GS2 Corridor width ≥1000mm

GS3 Maneuvering turning space 1500mm
GS4 20% of shelves or lockers are in a reaching height distance between 600 - 1200mm

246 General
GF General - First Aid Facilities

GF2

th
Pa e
ibl
ss
ce

GF1
Ac

GF1 With an accessible door and path to the treatment area

GF2 With adult changing table

General
247
 GB General - Balconies

Min 1500mm

GB4

GB1
≥9
00
Min

mm
1
500
mm

Exterior Interior

Same Level
GB3
GB2

≤20mm Chamfer
≤10mm

GB1 Door Width ≥900mm

GB2 Balcony exterior and interior level are the same
GB3 Balcony door fush or with threshold height ≤20mm and bevelled to ≤10mm (Chamfered)
GB4 Minimum dimension balcony 1500 x 1500mm

248 General
GAU General - Auditorium Seating spaces

Accessible Path

GAU1

Accessible Path

GAU1

Accessible Path

GAU1

GAU1 Connected to accessible path, and accessible seatings places are permenantly provided or removable seats

General
249
 GAU General - Auditorium Seating spaces

86
0m
150

5m
mm
1420
86

m
5m
m

GAU2 GAU2

GAU2 Dimension of wheelchair seating space 865 x 1420mm if frontally approached or 865 x 1500mm if laterally approached

250 General
GAU General - Auditorium Seating spaces

Level ≤1% slope

GAU4
GAU5

GAU3 m
00m
15 Level ≤1% slope

GAU3 With Manoeuvring level space of 1500 x 1500mm

GAU4 With international symbol of access (ISA)
GAU5 Maximum longitudinal gradient 1% for wheelchair and manoeuvring space

General
251
 GAU General - Auditorium Seating spaces

GAU6
Two Wheelchairs

50 Seats

50 Seats

Two Wheelchairs GAU7

GAU6

GAU6 Wheelchair spaces are arranged into groups of two spaces with equal numbers of fxed seats in every group row
GAU7 Number of reserved seats: one reserved wheelchair space for every 50 seats or fraction thereof
and beyond 500 seats, one more every 100 seats of fraction thereof

252 General
GAU General - Auditorium Seating spaces

GAU11
GAU8
GAU9

GAU10

GAU8 Clearly visible space for sign language interpreter with overhead light
GAU9 Designated accessible seats for people with hearing impairments in front of the sign language interpreter
GAU10 Aisle seats and its adjacent have foldable armrests
GAU11 Some seats have spaces to serve pets

General
253
 GST General - Stage And Backstage

GST1

GST1

GST1 Stage is accessible via ramp or lift

254 General
GST General - Stage And Backstage

GST2

GST2 Accessible backstage for capacities ≥ 100 spectators

General
255
 GSW General - Swimming Pools

Min 1500 mm
GSW1 Min 1500 mm
GSW2

≥ 1500 mm

Slip Resistance:
(PTV) ≥ 45
GSW1
GSW5

GSW1 With accessible entrance, chair lift, ramp or hoist

GSW2 With safety ladder
GSW5 Pendulum test value ≥ 45 of the foor surface of the swimming pool area

256 General
GSW General - Swimming Pools

GSW4

GSW2

GSW3

GSW3
GSW4

GSW3 With underwater illumination if night use is foreseen

GSW4 With depth scale sign according to font size and reading distance standards

General
257
 GWA General - Way Finding

GWA1

GWA1 All parks entrances shall display a visual and tactile map of the main facilities, displaying the North symbol at the top of the map with
oral information, if required

258 General
GWA General - Way Finding

GWA2
≤450mm

GWA3
≤800mm GWA4
1200mm
30˚ to 45˚

900mm

GWA2 Tactile maps in required buildings

GWA3 Dimension of the tactile map ≤800 x 450mm and the font size >20mm San serif type

GWA4 The height of tactile map horizontal or inclined from the foor 900- 1200mm and the inclination between 300 to 450

General
259
 GWA General - Way Finding

1000mm

GWA6
Max 1750mm

GWA5
Min 1250mm

GWA5 If fxed vertically, located between 1250 - 1750mm

GWA6 The location of the tactile map on the right side near the door within 1000mm
and near the stair or elevator in the multistory building

260 General
GWA General - Way Finding

GWA7

GWA7 All public buildings have the name and Makani number on façade and directory inside the lobby

General
261
 GWA General - Way Finding

30 Meters

GWA9

GWA13

GWA9 In buildings, orientation signs every 30 meters, including exit and toilets and other services

GWA13 Directional signs are simple, clearly visible, good shape and well organized with no duplicated information
and with refectance contrast ≥50 LRV

262 General
 GWA General - Way Finding

70 Meters

GWA10

GWA10 In parks and open spaces orientation sign every 70 meters for nearest exit and nearest toilets

General
263
 GWA General - Way Finding

70 Meters

GWA10

GWA10 In parks and open spaces orientation sign every 70 meters for nearest exit and nearest toilets

264 General
 GWA General - Way Finding

GWA8
GWA12

GWA11

10-30mm

GWA8 All door frames with information signs in public buildings

GWA11 Letters, numbers, symbols and pictographs are not glare and high refectance contrast
GWA12 Includes both Arabic and English languages

General
265
 GWA General - Way Finding

≥3.7≤4.5mm ≥2.5≤2.6mm

≥2.5≤2.6mm
≥6.2≤7.1mm
≥10.0≤10.8mm

≥1.2≤1.9mm
≥6.0≤6.1mm
10-30mm
GWA14 ≤ 0.50mm GWA15

GWA14 Braille character located at the bottom left of the destination sign at distance of 10 - 30mm, according to ISO 7000 : 2004 standards
GWA15 Pictograms and symbols follow ISO 7000 : 2004 standards

266 General
 GWA General - Way Finding

2mm

≥30mm
GWA16

2-5mm
GWA16

GWA16 Symbol height ≥ 30mm and thickness 2 - 5mm for letters and 2mm for symbols

General
267
 GWA General - Way Finding

≤1600mm
≥1200mm
GWA17

GWA17 Signs at walls located at height 1200 - 1600mm on the left side of the door

268 General
 GWA General - Way Finding

15˚ - 30˚

Min 1000mm

GWA18

2000mm
GWA19
1700mm

GWA18 Exit and evacuation pictogram according to ISO 3864 - 1 : 2002

GWA19 Digital screens located at height 1700-2000mm, with slight inclination (150 - 300) and visible from a minimum distance of 1000mm

General
269
 GWA General - Way Finding

min 7mm-(14mm) Recommended

min 14mm-(28mm) Recommended 0.5 Meter

min 28mm-(56mm) Recommended 1 Meter

2 Meters
min 42mm-(84mm) Recommended

min 56mm-(110mm) Recommended

3 Meters
4 Meters
min 70mm-(140mm) Recommended
5 Meters

20 Meters
min 140mm-(180mm) Recommended

≥ 50 Meters

min 170mm-(200mm) Recommended

GWA20

GWA20 Signs Font size according to reading distance

270 General
 GWA General - Way Finding

According to reading distance:

GWA20
Reading distance Minimum Font Size Recommended Font Size
≥50 meters 170mm 200mm

20 meters 140mm 180mm

5 meters 70mm 140mm

4 meters 56mm 110mm

3 meters 42mm 84mm

2 meters 28mm 56mm

1 meters 14mm 28mm

0.5 meters 7mm 14mm

GWA20 Signs Font size according to reading distance

General
271
 GWA General - Way Finding

2200 mm

GWA21

Access
ible Path

GWA21 Signs out of the accessible path and clear headroom ≥ 2200 mm

272 General
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