Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2011C00213:body:0:p9
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2011C00213
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access path must extend from the entrance of a conveyance to the facilities or designated spaces provided for passengers with disabilities.

 (2) Up to 50 mm of an adjacent allocated space may be used as part of the access path.

 (3) If an access path cannot be provided, the operator must provide equivalent access by direct assistance.

Conveyances
   Buses

   Ferries

   Trains

   Trams

   Light rail

2.9 When is an access path not required

 (1) An access path need not extend inside the entrance of a conveyance.

 (2) If there is no access path inside the entrance of a conveyance, the operator must provide on‑board wheelchairs or direct assistance to passengers to use on‑board facilities or services.

Conveyances
   Accessible taxis

   Coaches

   Aircraft

Part 3 Manoeuvring areas

3.1 Circulation space for wheelchairs to turn in

  A manoeuvring area must comply with AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 6.2, Circulation space for a 180 degree wheelchair turn.

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

3.2 Access for passengers in wheelchairs, etc

 (1) Passengers in wheelchairs or mobility aids must be able to enter and exit a conveyance and position their aids in the allocated space.

 (2) If this is not practicable, operators must provide equivalent access by direct assistance.

Note   See sections 33.3 to 33.6 in relation to equivalent access and direct assistance.

Conveyances
   Buses
   except dedicated school buses

   Ferries

   Accessible rail cars

   Accessible tram cars

   Accessible light rail cars

3.3 Limited on‑board manoeuvring

  If the design restrictions of a conveyance limit on‑board manoeuvring areas for wheelchairs and similar mobility aids, the operator of the conveyance must ensure equivalent access by direct assistance to passengers.

Note   See sections 33.3 to 33.6 in relation to equivalent access and direct assistance.

Conveyances
   Accessible taxis

   Coaches

   Aircraft
   except small aircraft

Part 4 Passing areas

4.1 Minimum width

  A passing area must have a minimum width of 1800 mm (AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 6.5 (a), Passing space for wheelchairs).

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

4.2 Two‑way access paths and aerobridges

 (1) A passing area must be provided at least every 6 metres along any two‑
way access path that is less than 1800 mm wide (AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 6.5 (b), Passing space for wheelchairs and Figure 3).

 (2) 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