Disability (Access to Premises — Buildings) Standards 2010
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D5.3 Zero depth entry
A zero depth entry must have:
(a) a slip‑resistant surface; and
(b) a maximum gradient of 1:14; and
(c) a single handrail complying with the requirements for handrails in AS 1428.1, from the top of the entry point continuous to the bottom level area; and
(d) a level area:
(i) 1 500 mm long for the width of the zero depth entry at the entry point; and
(ii) located at the bottom of the zero depth entry at a level between 900 mm and 1 100 mm below the stationary water level.