Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2011C00213:body:0:p8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2011C00213
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Character Range: 19357–22448

(2) An access path must comply with AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 8.1.

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

2.2 Continuous accessibility

  An access path must comply with AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 7, Continuous accessible path of travel.

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

2.3 Path branching into 2 or more parallel tracks

  If an access path 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.

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

2.4 Minimum unobstructed width

 (1) The minimum unobstructed width of an access path must be 1200 mm (AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 6.4, Width of path of travel).

 (2) However, the minimum unobstructed width of a moving footway may be 850 mm.

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

2.5 Poles and obstacles, etc

 (1) Poles, columns, stanchions, bollards and fixtures must not project into an access path.

 (2) Obstacles that abut an access path must have a luminance contrast with a background of not less than 30%.

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

2.6 Access paths — conveyances

 (1) Subject to subsection (3) and section 2.7, an access path that allows continuous and unhindered passage must be provided with a minimum width of at least 850 mm.

 (2) Subsection (1) applies to doorways and stairs, and between entrances, exits, allocated spaces and other essential facilities for passengers using wheelchairs and other mobility aids.

 (3) If the conveyance exists or is ordered before the commencement of this section, the minimum width may be reduced to 800 mm at any doorway restriction.

Conveyances
   Buses

   Ferries

   Trains

   Trams

   Light rail

2.7 Minimum width between front wheel arches of bus

  Between the front wheel arches of a bus, the minimum width of an access path may be reduced to 750 mm between floor level and a height of 300 mm.

Conveyances
   Buses

2.8 Extent of path

 (1) An 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.