Criteria Used to Determine Accessibility

The criteria used were based on the local accessible design standard adopted with reference to the “Design Manual Barrier Free Access 2008” published by the Buildings Department of Hong Kong.

(http://www.bd.gov.hk/english/documents/code/e_bfa2008.htm )

 

RAMP:

Maximum gradient 1 in 12

CORRIDOR / PASSAGE:

Minimum clear width of 1050 mm

COUNTER:

Maximum height of 750 mm

DOOR:

Minimum clear width of 800 mm

LIFT:

Minimum door width of 850mm

Minimum internal space of 1200x1100mm

Maximum height of control panel 1200mm

TURNING SPACE FOR WHEELCHAIR:

minimum area of 1500 x 1500mm

TOILET CUBICLE:

Minimum door width of 800 mm

Minimum internal area of 1500mm x 1750mm 

With grab bar, wash basin accessible to wheelchair

CHANGE IN LEVELS:

Passageway should be ramped in passageway

CAR PARK:

Specific parking space reserved which is accessible to a lift

DIAL AND HANDSET OF PUBLIC TELEPHONE:

Maximum height of 1200 mm

SEATING SPACE FOR WHEELCHAIR USER:

no less than 800 mm x 1300 mm