options for travelling with a wheelchair or mobility scooter; booking procedures; and safe boarding procedures. Internal car dimensions are also available on request and in some circumstances customers can arrange a viewing or on-board to confirm requirements before booking. It should also be noted that the carriage aisle widths and clear door opening widths on many of the ARA members’ trains can accommodate an 80th percentile occupied wheelchair width (740mm) as per dimensions given in AS1428.1 2009. Section C.2 Consultation with the disability sector: Operators have undertaken extensive consultation in relation to internal layout, fixtures and fittings for rollingstock with the disability sector and customers with a disability. For example, consultations were held as part of the design and construction phases for Queensland Rail’s Spirit of Queensland trains, New Generation Trains (NGR) and NSW Oscar trains. Consultation is planned on the design of NSW Trains’ proposed inter-city fleet. 17.5 Signs - Electronic notices Section A Section of the Transport Standards from which a temporary exemption is sought: 17.5 Signs - Electronic notices (1) Presentations of words or numbers on electronic notices must be visible for at least 10 seconds, unless the electronic notice is for the purpose of ticket validation. (2) If the electronic notice is for this purpose, the words or numbers on the notice must cease to be visible before the end of 10 seconds if the ticket validation device is used by another person within that time. Premises Infrastructure Section A.1 Current temporary exemption and conditions: Temporary exemption: rail premises and rail infrastructure For a period of three years, electronic notices may be displayed at rail premises and rail infrastructure for less than 10 seconds where more frequent updating is necessary because of the frequency of services or the volume of information to be displayed. This exemption is subject to the condition that the ARA member concerned: • consults with the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations every 12 months on the impact of this exemption on passenger amenity; and • reports to the Commission every 12 months during the period of this exemption on the impact of this exemption on passenger amenity and the outcome of the consultation with the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations.
DISPLAYS (TIMETABLES) AS1428.2 SECTION 19 200 0.5 TELEPHONES (TICKET MACHINES) AS1428.2 SECTION 19 200 200 N/A GENERAL PLATFORM AS1680.2.1 TABLE E1, 1.2 160 160 0.5 YELLOW LINE (PLATFORM EDGE) NOTE 1 150 OPEN STATIONS TOILETS AND LOCKER ROOMS AS1428.2 SECTION 19 200 200 0.5 COUNTER TOPS AS1428.2 SECTION 19 250 250 0.5 DISPLAYS (TIMETABLES) AS1428.2 SECTION 19 200 0.5 TELEPHONES (TICKET MACHINES) AS1428.2 SECTION 19 200 200 N/A YELLOW LINE (PLATFORM EDGE) NOTE 1 30 GENERAL PLATFORM AS1158.3.1 CAT P6 21 7 7 NOTE 2 42 21 14 7 COVERED AREAS AS1680.2.1 TABLE E1, 1.2 160 160 0.5 CORE (AWNING) AS1680.2.1 E1, 1.2 160 160 0.5 AND STEPS (OPEN) AS1158.3.1 P8 7 2 2 NOTES 4 & 5 42 21 14 7 OPEN FOOTBRIDGE AS1158.3.1 CAT P8 7 2 2 NOTES 4 & 5 42 21 14 7 PRIMARY ACCESS PATHS AS1158.3.1 CAT P6 21 7 7 NOTE 2 42 21 14 7 ENCLOSED FOOTBRIDGE AS 1428.2 SECTION 19 150 150 0.5 SUBWAYS AS1158.3.1 CAT P10 35 35 17.5 17.5 7 Section C Reasons for seeking temporary exemption: Applying the internal standard to outdoor situations or open platform lighting in metropolitan built up areas can reduce visibility for people with visual impairments due to contrast between the surrounding area where lighting is lower and lack of perspective. The interpretation from using these Australian Standards is that the “core zone” of the open station where tickets are sold, information is provided, vending machines, telephones and out of weather seating is placed will have 150 lux minimum maintenance illumination. Within this area spot vertical lighting of between 200-300 lux will be provided above ticket counters, timetables, information posters, vending machines and telephones As open platforms are in metropolitan areas with homes in close proximity, even with the exemption 300 300
H2.9 Toilets - Location of accessible toilets Section A Section of the Premises Standards from which a temporary exemption is sought: H2.9 Location of accessible toilets Accessible toilets must be in the same location as toilets. Section B Temporary exemption sought Temporary exemption: existing rail premises and existing rail infrastructure For a period of five years, for existing rail premises and existing rail infrastructure accessible toilets are not required to be in the same location as other toilets. Section C Reasons for seeking temporary exemption: NOTE: section C, C.1 and C.2 correspond with sections C, C.1 and C.2 of the application for temporary exemption from part 15.2 of the Transport Standards, Toilets – Location of accessible toilets (Group 1). This is due to the relevant requirements being mirrored in both the Transport and Premises Standards. The location of accessible toilets will be dictated by space limitations at existing stations. The layout and construction of older stations (including those with heritage status) place limitations on the position of accessible toilets, as relocation can impact on other aspects of amenity and access. Section C.1 Impact on customer experience: Clear signage and information on the operators’ website and at stations are available to point customers to nearest accessible toilets. Section C.2 Reporting to the AHRC Report to the AHRC: As previously noted in this application, the AHRC and ARA members agreed that the reporting to and consultation with the AHRC were to be carried out through the RISSB Code development process as the AHRC is a permanent observer of that process. Based on this understanding, the industry continued to provide updates to AHRC staff present at the Code development meetings over a period of 5 years. The ARA understands that the AHRC is satisfied with this arrangement as the AHRC has never directed the ARA or its members to consult with or report to the AHRC via different mechanisms. H2.11 Tactile ground surface indicators - Location Section A Section of the Premises Standards from a temporary exemption is sought: H2.11 Tactile Ground Surface Indicators
For a period of five years, compliance with clause H2.12 is not required on rail premises and rail infrastructure, subject to the condition that the ARA member concerned complies in full with the lighting levels set out in the table below. TABLE 1 – RECOMMENDED LIGHTING LEVELS FOR RAILWAY STATIONS (summary of the Webb report) CODE REQUIREMENTS COMMENT RECOMMENDED ILLUMINANCE RECOMMENDED UNIFORMITY CODE Eav E min EV min Eav E min EV min U1 U2 ENCLOSED STATIONS ENTRANCE, PASSAGEWAYS, WALKWAYS AS1428.2 SECTION 19 150 150 0.5 STAIRS AS1428.2 SECTION 19 150 150 0.5 RAMPS AS1428.2 SECTION 19 150 150 0.5 TOILETS AND LOCKER AS1428.2 SECTION 19 200 200 0.5 COUNTER TOPS AS1428.2 SECTION 19 250 250 0.5 DISPLAYS (TIMETABLES) AS1428.2 SECTION 19 200 0.5 TELEPHONES (TICKET MACHINES) AS1428.2 SECTION 19 200 200 N/A GENERAL PLATFORM AS1680.2.1 E1, 1.2 160 160 0.5 YELLOW LINE (PLATFORM EDGE) NOTE 1 150 OPEN STATIONS TOILETS AND LOCKER ROOMS AS1428.2 SECTION 19 200 200 0.5 COUNTER TOPS AS1428.2 SECTION 19 250 250 0.5 DISPLAYS (TIMETABLES) AS1428.2 SECTION 19 200 0.5 TELEPHONES (TICKET MACHINES) AS1428.2 SECTION 19 200 200 N/A YELLOW LINE (PLATFORM EDGE) NOTE 1 30 GENERAL PLATFORM AS1158.3.1 CAT P6 21 7 7 NOTE 2 42 21 14 7 COVERED AREAS AS1680.2.1 TABLE E1, 1.2 160 160 0.5 300
13.3, Figures 8 and 9 NOTE: The preferred configuration for users with walking frames and severe ambulant disabilities is shown in Figure 9. However, this configuration may not comply with the normal requirements of the regulatory authorities. 13.3 Warning strip at nosing of steps Steps shall have a warning strip at the nosing as shown in Figures 8 and 9. Figure 8 and 9 not extracted 14.3(1) (a) AS1428.1 (2001) Cl 9.1 See above DSAPT 2002 s 14.2 (a) 14.3(1) (b) AS1428.2 (1992) CL 13.2, 13.3, Figures 8 and 9 See above DSAPT 2002 s 14.2 (c) 14.4 Australian Design Rule 58 Rule Can be here: http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2014C00402 15.1 AS1428.1 (2001) Cl 10 10 SANITARY FACILITIES 10.1 General information The facilities described in this Clause 10 may be used as individual modules, in mirror image configurations or in a combined form (see Clause 10.6). Where the floor of a sanitary facility other than a shower recess has a floor waste, the floor shall be self draining and have a grade between 1 in 70 and 1 in 80. NOTES: 1 It should be noted that the layout and dimensions in a sanitary facility for persons with disabilities may differ from conventional situations and that special care should be taken with documentation and setting out, particularly AS 1172.1 not extracted. Figures not extracted. Clause 6.2: 6.2 Grabrails The requirements for the design and construction of grab rails are as follows: (a) Grabrails shall be not less than 30 mm and not more than 40 mm outside diameter, or they shall have sectional shape within the limits of 30 mm to 40 mm diameter. (b) Exposed edges and corners of grabrails shall have a radius of not less than 5 mm. (c) The fastenings and the materials and construction of grabrails shall be able to withstand a force of 1100 N applied at any position and in any direction, without
space, the boundaries of the area served shall be designated by such signs. NOTE: It is recommended that 10 percent of each classification of seating within an auditorium be provided with a listening system. (b) The proportional layout of the symbol for deafness shall be in accordance with Figure 19. [Figure 19 is not extracted] (c) The colour of the symbol shall be white on a blue background. The blue shall be B21, UltraMarine of AS 2700 [not extracted] or similar. 16.3 Size of international symbols for access and deafness access The size of the international symbols for access and deafness access shall be not less than that given in Table 1. Clause 17 SIGNS 17.1 General Signs shall be easily comprehended and shall comply with the requirements in AS 1428.1, and with this Clause (17). 17.2 Height of letters in signs The height of letters in signs shall be not less than that given in Table 2. 26.2 AS1428.2 (1992) Cl 21.1 See above at DSAPT 2002 s 26.1 29.2 AS1428.2 (1992) Cl 24.1.7 24.1.7 Distance between tables The distance between tables shall be as shown in Figure 27. Figure 27 not extracted.