Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2011C00213:body:0:p14
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2011C00213
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Premises Standards apply  except airports that do not accept regular public transport services

11.2 Handrails to be provided on access paths

 (1) Handrails must be placed along an access path wherever passengers are likely to require additional support or passive guidance.

 (2) A handrail must not infringe an area on a roadside boarding point that may be needed to deploy a boarding device.

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

11.3 Handrails on steps

 (1) A handrail on steps need not extend beyond the top or bottom of the steps.

 (2) A domed button may be placed 150 mm from any break or end of a handrail instead of an extension at a rail end (AS1428.2 (1992) Figure 5).

Conveyances
except dedicated school buses and small aircraft

11.4 Handrails above access paths

  If installed, a handrail above an access path must comply with AS1428.1 (2001) Clause 6.1 (c), Handrails and Figure 9.

Conveyances
except dedicated school buses and small aircraft

11.5 Compliance with Australian Standard

  A grabrail must comply with AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 10.2, Grabrails.

Conveyances                                       Premises                                               Infrastructure
except dedicated school buses and small aircraft  except premises to which the Premises Standards apply  except airports that do not accept regular public transport services

11.6 Grabrail to be provided where fares are to be paid

  A grabrail or handrail must be provided at fixed locations where passengers are required to pay fares.

Conveyances                                       Premises  Infrastructure
except dedicated school buses and small aircraft            except airports that do not accept regular public transport services

11.7 Grabrails to be provided in allocated spaces

  Grabrails that comply with AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 10.2, Grabrails, must be provided in all allocated spaces.

Conveyances
   Buses
   except dedicated school buses

   Coaches

   Ferries

   Trains

   Trams

 Light rail

Part 12 Doorways and doors

12.1 Doors on access paths

 (1) Any doors along an access path must not present a barrier to independent passenger travel.

 (2) Direct assistance may be provided through security check points.

Conveyances                                       Premises  Infrastructure
except dedicated school buses and small aircraft            except airports that do not accept regular public transport services

12.2 Compliance with Australian Standard — premises and infrastructure

  Doorways and doors must comply with AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 11 (except Clause 11.5.2).

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

12.3 Weight activated doors and sensors

 (1) A pressure pad of a weight activated door must be sensitive enough to detect a 15 kg service animal.

 (2) Any other type of sensor on an access path must be able to detect movement between ground level and