Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2011C00213:body:0:p20
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2011C00213
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Character Range: 53358–56350

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 or similar mobility aids.

     Premises
        Airport terminals

22.3 Accessible sleeping berths — ferries and trains

 (1) Accessible sleeping berths must comply with AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 24.3 (a), (c) and (d), Beds.

 (2) Passengers in wheelchairs or mobility aids must be able to enter and exit the berth, and position their aids, so that they can get into the bed or bunk.

 (3) If this is not possible, or where recliner chairs are used, 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
   Ferries

 Trains

22.4 Accessible sleeping berths — ferries

  If a ferry has sleeping berths, at least one accessible sleeping berth must be provided for every 32 beds or bunks on the ferry.

Conveyances
 Ferries

22.5 Accessible sleeping berths — trains

 (1) If a train has sleeping berths, a minimum of 2 accessible berths must be provided in each set of up to 4 sleeping cars, or one accessible sleeping berth must be provided for every 32 bunks.

 (2) If different classes of travel are offered, accessible sleeping berths must be provided in each class.

Conveyances
 Trains

22.6 Accessible berths to be connected to access path — ferries and trains

 (1) Accessible berths must be connected by an access path to essential facilities such as toilets, bathrooms and food service areas that are not part of the accessible cabin.

 (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
   Ferries

 Trains

Part 23 Street furniture

23.1 Seats

  Seats must comply with AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 27.2, Seating in pedestrian areas.

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

Part 24 Gateways

24.1 Gateways and checkouts

 (1) Gateways and checkouts, such as ticket barriers, must comply with AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 28, Gateways and checkouts.

 (2) However, the width of an accessible gateway or checkout mentioned in AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 28.2 must be at least 850 mm.

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

Part 25 Payment of fares

25.1 Passengers to pay fares

  All passengers must be prepared to pay fares.

Conveyances  Premises  Infrastructure

25.2 Fare payment and ticket validation systems

 (1) Fare payment and ticket validation systems must not require actions from passengers with disabilities that exceed the requirements for other