Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2011C00213:body:0:p10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2011C00213
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Character Range: 24975–27947

A passing area is not required on an aerobridge.

   Premises                                               Infrastructure
   except premises to which the Premises Standards apply  except airports that do not accept regular public transport services

4.3 Passing areas — conveyances

 (1) A ferry designed to carry more than 1 wheelchair must include at least 1 passing area for each accessible deck.

 (2) A train designed to carry more than 1 wheelchair must include at least 1 passing area for each accessible rail car.

 (3) The passing area must enable passengers travelling in mobility aids (conforming with the assumptions indicated in Part 40.1 of the Guidelines) to pass each other.

 (4) The passing area may comprise part of the allocated space or circulation space or both.

Conveyances
   Ferries

   Trains

Part 5 Resting points

5.1 When resting points must be provided

 (1) There must be resting points for passengers along an access path if
the walking distance between facilities or services exceeds 60 metres (AS1428.2 (1992) Note to Clause 7, Continuous accessible path of travel).

 (2) A resting point must provide seats (AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 27.1(a), Street Furniture).

   Premises  Infrastructure
             except airports that do not accept regular public transport services

Part 6 Ramps

6.1 Ramps on access paths

  A ramp on an access path must comply with AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 8.

   Premises                                               Infrastructure
   except premises to which the Premises Standards apply  except airports that do not accept regular public transport services

6.2 Boarding ramps

  A boarding ramp must comply with AS/NZS3856.1 (1998) Clause 2.1.8 (b), (c), (f) and (g).

Conveyances
except dedicated school buses and small aircraft

6.3 Minimum allowable width

  The minimum allowable width of a ramp is 800 mm.

Conveyances
except dedicated school buses and small aircraft

6.4 Slope of external boarding ramps

  The slope of an external boarding ramp must not exceed:
 (a) 1 in 14 for unassisted access (AS/NZS3856.1 (1998) Clause 2.1.8 (e) (including the notes)); and
 (b) 1 in 8 for unassisted access where the ramp length is less than 1520 mm (AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 8.4.2 (a) and AS1428.1 (2001) Figure 8); and
 (c) 1 in 4 for assisted access (AS/NZS3856.1 (1998) Clause 2.1.8 (e)).

Conveyances
except dedicated school buses and small aircraft

6.5 Slope of ramps connected to pontoon wharves

  The slope of a ramp connected to a pontoon wharf must comply with section 6.1 for at least 80% of the high and low tide levels listed in standard tide charts.

      Infrastructure
         Pontoon wharves

Part 7 Waiting areas

7.1 Minimum number of seats to be provided

  If a waiting area is provided, a minimum of 2 seats or 5% of the seats must be identified as available for passengers with disabilities if required.

   Premises  Infrastructure
             except airports that do