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this Part.

H2.2 Accessways
 (1) An accessway must comply with AS 1428.2.
 (2) If an accessway branches into 2 or more parallel tracks:
 (a) the ends of each track must be on the main pedestrian traffic routes; and
 (b) the parallel tracks must have equal convenience and be located as close as practicable to the main pedestrian branch.
 (3) The minimum unobstructed width of an accessway must be 1.2 m, except that:
 (a) the minimum unobstructed width of a moving walkway forming part of an accessway may be not less than 850 mm; and
 (b) the minimum unobstructed width of a doorway in an accessway may be not less than 850 mm.
 (4) Poles, columns, stanchions, bollards and fixtures must not project into an accessway.
 (5) Obstacles that abut an accessway must have a luminance contrast with a background of not less than 30%.
 (6) Manoeuvring areas that allow a 180 degree wheelchair turn must comply with clause 6.2 of AS 1428.2.
 (7) A passing area must be provided at least every 6 metres along any two‑way accessway that is less than 1 800 mm wide.
 (8) Ground and floor surfaces must comply with clause 9 of AS 1428.2 and AS 1428.1. Supplement 1 provides criteria for the selection of floor surfaces.
 (9) The requirements of subparagraph D3.3 (c) (ii) do not apply to Class 9b or Class 10 public transport buildings.

H2.3 Ramps
 (1) A ramp forming part of an accessway must comply with clause 8 of AS 1428.2.
 (2) The requirements of paragraph D3.11 (a) do not apply to Class 9b or Class 10 public transport buildings.

H2.4 Handrails and grabrails
 (1) A handrail must comply with clause 10.1 of AS 1428.2.
 (2) Handrails must be placed along an accessway wherever passengers are likely to require additional support or passive guidance.
 (3) A grabrail must comply with clause 10.2 of AS 1428.2.
 (4) A grabrail or handrail must be provided at fixed locations where passengers are required to pay fares.

H2.5 Doorways and doors
  Doorways and doors must comply with clause 11 (except clause 11.5.2) of AS 1428.2.

H2.6 Lifts
  Lift facilities must comply with AS 1735.12.

H2.7 Stairways
  Stairs must comply with:
 (a) clause 9.1 of AS 1428.1, including the notes; and
 (b) clause 9.2 of AS 1428.1; and
 (c) clause 13.2, 13.3 and Figures 8 and 9 of AS 1428.2.

H2.8 Unisex accessible toilet
  If toilets are provided, there must be at least one unisex accessible toilet without an airlock that complies with AS 1428.1 clause 10, sanitary facilities.

H2.9 Location of accessible toilets
  Accessible toilets must be in the same location as other toilets.

H2.10 Symbols and signs
 (1) The international symbols for accessibility and