Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2011C00213:body:0:p19
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2011C00213
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Character Range: 50373–53669

Alarms

19.1 Emergency warning systems

 (1) If installed, emergency warning systems must comply with AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 18.2.1, Emergency warning systems, Clause 18.2.2, Audible alarms, and Clause 18.2.3, Visual alarms.

 (2) Provision must be made for people with vision impairment to locate the exit path in the event of an emergency.

Conveyances  Premises                                               Infrastructure
             except premises to which the Premises Standards apply

Part 20 Lighting

20.1 Illumination levels — premises and infrastructure

  Any lighting provided must comply with minimum levels of maintenance illumination for various situations shown in the notes to AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 19.1, Illumination levels.

   Premises                                               Infrastructure
   except premises to which the Premises Standards apply

20.2 Illumination levels — conveyances

 (1) Any lighting provided must comply with minimum levels of maintenance illumination for various situations shown in the notes to AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 19.1, Illumination levels.

 (2) Lighting should be at least 150 lux at the entrance and at the point where a passenger pays his or her fare.

Conveyances
   Buses

   Coaches

   Ferries

   Trains

   Trams

   Light rail

20.3 Dimming

  Internal lighting may be dimmed as required to avoid reflection interfering with an operator's vision.

Conveyances

Part 21 Controls

21.1 Compliance with Australian Standard — premises and infrastructure

  Controls must comply with AS1428.1 (2001) Clause 11.

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

21.2 Passenger‑operated devices for opening and closing doors

  Passenger‑operated devices for opening and closing manual and power‑ assisted doors on conveyances must comply with AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 23.2, Operation, and Clause 23.3, Door handles and hardware.

Conveyances
   Buses

   Coaches

   Ferries

   Trains

   Trams

 Light rail

21.3 Location of passenger‑operated controls for opening and locking doors

  Passenger‑operated opening and locking controls for doors on conveyances must be located according to AS1428.1 (2001) Clause 11.1.2, Location.

Conveyances
   Buses

   Coaches

   Ferries

   Trains

   Trams

 Light rail

21.4 Signal devices for conveyances that stop on request

 (1) Conveyances that stop on request must be equipped with signal devices that comply with AS1428.2 (1992) Clauses 23.2 and 23.3.

 (2) If a signal is operated by a button or pad, one surface dimension must be at least 25 mm.

Conveyances
   Buses

   Trams

 Light rail

Part 22 Furniture and fitments

22.1 Tables, benches, counters, etc

  Tables, benches, counters and similar fixtures must comply with AS1428.2 (1992) Clauses 24.1, 24.1.1, 24.1.2, 24.1.3, 24.1.4 and 24.1.5.

     Premises                  Infrastructure
     except airport terminals

22.2 Information desks, check‑in counters, etc — airports

  At least 5% of information desks, check‑in counters and similar airport fixtures used by passengers must be suitable for use by passengers in wheelchairs