Standard
UPDATE AVAILABLE
Track updates
AS 1428.1-2001
[Available Superseded]Design for access and mobility, Part 1: General requirements for access — New building work
Specifies design requirements applicable to new building work, including public and commercial, to provide access for people with disabilities. Attention is given to the needs of people who use wheelchairs, people with ambulatory disabilities and sensory disabilities, to permit independent use of buildings.
Published: 05/06/2001
Pages: 60
Table of contents
Cited references
Content history
Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Application
2.1 Building Code of Australia
2.2 General
3 Normative references
4 Terms and definitions
5 Walkways, ramps and landings
5.1 General
5.1.1 Circulation space
5.1.2 Continuous path of travel
5.2 Walkways
5.3 Ramps
5.4 Angles of approach for walkways, ramps and landings
5.5 Curved ramps and walkways
5.6 Camber and crossfall in ramps and walkways
5.7 Landings
5.8 Kerb ramps and step ramps
5.8.1 Location
5.8.2 Profile
5.8.3 Finishes
6 Handrails and grabrails
6.1 Handrails
6.2 Grabrails
7 Doorways, doors and circulation space at doorways
7.1 Provision of entrances
7.2 Clear opening of doorways
7.3 Circulation spaces at doorways on a continuous accessible path of travel
7.3.1 Swinging doors
7.3.2 Sliding doors
7.3.2.1 Doors within a wall cavity
7.3.2.2 Surface-mounted doors
7.3.3 Automatic doors
7.4 Distance between doorways in passages
7.5 Glazing
7.5.1 General
7.5.2 Glazed viewing panels
7.6 Door controls
8 Lifts
9 Stairways
9.1 Stair construction
9.2 Stairway handrails
10 Sanitary facilities
10.1 General information
10.2 Accessible unisex sanitary facilities
10.2.1 General
10.2.2 WC pan
10.2.3 WC pan clearances
10.2.4 Cistern
10.2.5 Seat
10.2.6 Flushing control
10.2.7 Toilet paper dispenser
10.2.8 Grabrails
10.2.9 Circulation space in WCs
10.2.10 WC doors
10.3 Washbasins
10.4 Sanitary facility fixtures and fittings
10.4.1 Mirrors
10.4.2 Shelves
10.4.3 Soap dispensers, towel dispensers and the like
10.4.4 Clothes hanging devices
10.4.5 Shredder disposal units and sanitary incinerators
10.4.6 Switches and general purpose outlets
10.5 Showers
10.5.1 General
10.5.2 Floor and waste outlet
10.5.3 Opening shower screens
10.5.4 Grabrails
10.5.5 Shower head support grabrail
10.5.6 Shower head
10.5.7 Soap holder
10.5.8 Taps
10.5.9 Folding seat
10.6 Combined sanitary facilities
10.7 Sanitary facilities for children and adolescents
10.8 Sanitary facilities for people with ambulant disabilities
10.9 Identification of sanitary facilities
11 Controls
11.1 Door handles and hardware
11.1.1 Design and performance
11.1.2 Location
11.2 Switches and general purpose outlets (power points)
11.3 Water taps
12 Surface on a continuous accessible path of travel
13 Car parking facilities
14 Signs indicating access for people with disabilities
14.1 Use of international symbol
14.2 International symbol
14.3 International symbol for deafness
14.4 Form of signs
14.5 Signs
14.5.1 Location of signs
15 Seating in places of public entertainment
15.1 Auditorium
15.2 Surfaces
15.3 Spatial requirements
16 Hearing augmentation listening systems
17 Lighting
17.1 Interior lighting—Safe movement
17.2 Lighting for people with hearing impairment
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix ZA
ZA.1 Purpose and scope
ZA.2 Figure description introduction
ZA.3 Terms and definitions
ZA.4 Types of views
ZA.5 Figure 1 — Ramp handrails
ZA.5.1 Structure
ZA.5.2 Dimensions
ZA.5.3 Detailed description
ZA.6 Figure 2 — Kerbs
ZA.6.1 Structure
ZA.6.2 Dimensions
ZA.6.3 Detailed description
ZA.7 Figure 3 — Location of kerb in relation to handrail
ZA.7.1 Structure
ZA.7.2 Dimensions
ZA.7.3 Detailed description
ZA.8 Figure 4 — Curved ramp and walkway gradients
ZA.8.1 Structure
ZA.8.2 Dimensions
ZA.8.3 Detailed description
ZA.9 Figure 5 — Maximum allowable camber and crossfall for ramps and walkways
ZA.9.1 Structure and detailed description
ZA.10 Figure 6 – Examples of doorways at landings
ZA.10.1 Structure
ZA.10.2 Detailed description
ZA.10.2.1 Common elements
ZA.10.2.2 Door opens away from a landing, hinge side approach
ZA.10.2.3 Door opens towards a landing, latch side approach
ZA.10.2.4 Door opens away from a landing, front approach
ZA.10.2.5 Door opens towards a landing, either approach
ZA.11 Figure 7 — Location of kerb ramps
ZA.11.1 Structure
ZA.11.2 Detailed description
ZA.12 Figure 8 — Kerb ramps and step ramps
ZA.12.1 Structure
ZA.12.2 Dimensions
ZA.12.3 Detailed description
ZA.12.3.1 Plan view
ZA.12.3.2 Section A-A
ZA.12.3.3 Elevation B
ZA.13 Figure 9 — Construction of handrails
ZA.13.1 Structure
ZA.13.2 Dimensions and details
ZA.14 Figure 10 — Ramped threshold
ZA.14.1 Structure and description
ZA.14.2 Dimensions
ZA.15 Figure 11 — Clear opening of doorways
ZA.15.1 Structure
ZA.15.2 Dimensions
ZA.15.3 Detailed description
ZA.15.3.1 Common elements
ZA.15.3.2 (a) Swing door
ZA.15.3.3 (b) Sliding door
ZA.16 Figure 12 — Circulation spaces at doorways with swinging doors
ZA.16.1 Structure
ZA.16.2 Dimensions and key
ZA.16.3 Dimensions and detailed description
ZA.16.3.1 Common elements
ZA.16.3.2 (a) Hinge-side approach, door opens away from a user
ZA.16.3.3 (b) Latch-side approach, door opens away from a user
ZA.16.3.4 (c) Front approach, door opens away from a user
ZA.16.3.5 (d) Either side approach, door opens away from a user
ZA.16.3.6 (e) Hinge-side approach, door opens towards a user
ZA.16.3.7 (f) Latch-side approach, door opens towards a user
ZA.16.3.8 (g) Front approach, door opens towards a user
ZA.16.3.9 (h) Either side approach, door opens towards a user
ZA.17 Figure 13 — Circulation spaces at doorways with sliding doors
ZA.17.1 Structure
ZA.17.2 Dimensions and key
ZA.17.3 Dimensions and detailed description
ZA.17.3.1 Common elements
ZA.17.3.2 (a) Front approach
ZA.17.3.3 (b) Latch-side approach
ZA.17.3.4 (c) Slide-side approach
ZA.17.3.5 (d) Either side approach
ZA.18 Figure 14 — Calculating dimensions of the circulation space opposite the door face where a sliding door is surface-mounted
ZA.18.1 Description
ZA.19 Figure 15 — Distance required between doorways in vestibules and air locks
ZA.19.1 Structure
ZA.19.2 Dimensions and description
ZA.20 Figure 16 — Recommended zone of minimum door glazing for framed glass doors
ZA.20.1 Structure
ZA.20.2 Dimensions and detailed description
ZA.21 Figure 17 — Stairway handrail location and extensions at end of stairway
ZA.21.1 Structure
ZA.21.2 Dimensions
ZA.21.3 Detailed description
ZA.22 Figure 18 — Water closet pan clearances, seat height and seat width
ZA.22.1 Structure
ZA.22.2 Dimensions and detailed descriptions
ZA.22.2.1 (a) Side view
ZA.22.2.2 (b) Front view
ZA.23 Figure 19 — Zone for position of flushing control
ZA.23.1 Structure
ZA.23.2 Common elements
ZA.23.3 Detailed description
ZA.23.3.1 (a) Back wall
ZA.23.3.2 (b) Side wall
ZA.24 Figure 20 — Zone for position of toilet paper outlet
ZA.24.1 Structure
ZA.24.2 Dimensions and description
ZA.25 Figure 21 — Positions of grabrails in water closets (WCs)
ZA.25.1 Structure and common elements
ZA.25.2 Dimensions and detailed descriptions
ZA.25.2.1 (a)(i) Side view Option A - 30° to 45° angle
ZA.25.2.2 (a)(ii) Side view Option B - 90° angle
ZA.25.2.3 (b) Grabrail at back of pan and sectional view of grabrail at side of pan
ZA.26 Figure 22 — Circulation space in water closets (WCs)
ZA.26.1 Structure
ZA.26.2 Location terminology used within Figure 22
ZA.26.3 WC pan circulation space
ZA.26.4 Repeated dimensions of pan, grabrails etc
ZA.26.5 Detailed description
ZA.26.5.1 Overview
ZA.26.5.2 WC pan circulation space
ZA.27 Figure 23 — Position of washbasin and fixtures, and outer limit of obstructions beneath the washbasin
ZA.27.1 Structure
ZA.27.2 Dimensions
ZA.27.3 Detailed description
ZA.28 Figure 24 — Circulation space for washbasins
ZA.28.1 Structure
ZA.28.2 Dimensions
ZA.28.3 Detailed description
ZA.29 Figure 25 — Shower recess and circulation spaces for shower recesses — Two-walled enclosure
ZA.29.1 Structure and language
ZA.29.2 Dimensions and language
ZA.29.3 Detailed description
ZA.30 Figure 26 — Shower recess and circulation spaces for three-sided shower enclosures
ZA.30.1 Structure and language
ZA.30.2 Dimensions and language
ZA.30.2.1 Common elements
ZA.30.3 Detailed description
ZA.30.3.1 (a) Three-walled recess
ZA.30.3.2 (b) Three-walled recess – Alternative location for circulation space
ZA.30.3.3 (c) Third side provided by other fixtures
ZA.31 Figure 27 — Shower recess fittings
ZA.31.1 Structure
ZA.31.2 Dimensions
ZA.31.3 Detailed description
ZA.32 Figure 28 — Combined sanitary facility showing overlap of washbasin fixture into circulation space for water closet (WC)
ZA.32.1 Structure
ZA.32.2 Dimensions
ZA.32.3 Detailed description
ZA.33 Figure 29 — Overlap of washbasin fixture into door circulation space where washbasin is located opposite a swinging door
ZA.33.1 Description
ZA.33.2 Dimensions
ZA.34 Figure 30 — Overlap of a washbasin fixture into door circulation space where washbasin is located opposite a sliding door
ZA.34.1 Structure and description
ZA.34.2 Dimensions
ZA.35 Figure 31 — Heights for switches, general purpose outlets and door handles
ZA.36 Figure 32 — Proportional layout for international symbol of access
ZA.37 Figure 33 — Colour contrast for symbol of access
ZA.38 Figure 34 — Proportional layout for international symbol for deafness
ZA.39 Figure 35 — Modular form of signs
ZA.39.1 Structure and details
ZA.39.2 Detailed description
ZA.39.2.1 (a) Example of a sign identifying a facility and indicating its direction using a standard symbol (lift)
ZA.39.2.2 (b) Example of a sign identifying a facility and indicating its direction using a word
ZA.40 Figure 36 — Wheelchair seating spaces in auditoria with aisles and crossovers
ZA.40.1 Structure
ZA.40.2 Dimensions
ZA.40.3 Detailed descriptions
ZA.40.3.1 Top view
ZA.40.3.2 Section A-A view
ZA.41 Figure 37 — Wheelchair seating spaces in auditoria withcontinental seating (i.e. no aisles or crossovers)
ZA.41.1 Structure
ZA.41.2 Dimensions
ZA.41.3 Detailed descriptions
ZA.41.3.1 Top view
ZA.41.3.2 Section A-A view
ZA.42 Figure 38 — Sanitary facility for people with ambulant disabilities — cubicle
ZA.42.1 Structure and general
ZA.42.2 Dimensions and details of parts
ZA.42.2.1 Section A-A view
ZA.42.2.2 Elevation view
ZA.42.2.3 Plan view
ZA.43 Figure 39 — Sanitary compartment for people with ambulant disabilities — doorway options — circulation
ZA.43.1 Structure
ZA.43.2 Dimensions
ZA.43.3 Detailed descriptions
ZA.43.3.1 Common elements
ZA.43.3.2 Figure 39(a)
ZA.43.3.3 Figure 39(b)
ZA.43.3.4 Figure 39(c)
ZA.43.3.5 Figure 39(d)
ZA.44 Figure A.1 — Types of kerbs
ZA.44.1 Structure and description
ZA.44.2 Dimensions
ZA.45 Figure B.1 — Angle of approach between two surfaces of different gradients
ZA.45.1 Structure
ZA.45.2 Detailed description
ZA.45.2.1 Top view
ZA.45.2.2 Side view
ZA.46 Figure C.1 — Circulation spaces at doorways with swinging doors
ZA.46.1 Structure
ZA.46.2 Dimensions and key
ZA.46.3 Dimensions and detailed description
ZA.46.3.1 (a) Hinge-side approach – door opens away from a user
ZA.46.3.2 (b) Latch-side approach – door opens away from a user
ZA.46.3.3 (c) Front approach – door opens away from a user
ZA.46.3.4 (d) Either approach – door opens away from a user
ZA.46.3.5 (e) Hinge-side approach – door opens towards user
ZA.46.3.6 (f) Latch-side approach – door opens towards a user
ZA.46.3.7 (g) Front approach – door opens towards a user
ZA.46.3.8 (h) Either approach – door opens towards a user
ZA.47 Figure C.2 — Circulation spaces at doorways with sliding doors
ZA.47.1 Structure
ZA.47.2 Dimensions and key
ZA.47.3 Dimensions and detailed description
ZA.47.3.1 (a) Front approach
ZA.47.3.2 (b) Latch-side approach
ZA.47.3.3 (c) Slide-side approach
ZA.47.3.4 (d) Either approach
ZA.48 Figure E.1 — Shower recesses and circulation spaces for three-sided shower enclosures — Third side provided by other plumbing fixtures
Cited references in this standard
[Superseded]
Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface materials
[Available Superseded]
National Plumbing and Drainage, Part 4.2: Hot water supply systems — Acceptable solutions
$193.66
AUD
Inclusive of GST
Available formats
Web Reader
Licence:
1 user
Total
$193.66
