H2.2 AccesswaysH2.2 Accessways

H2.2 Accessways

(1) An accessway must comply with AS 1428.2.
(2) If an accessway branches into 2 or more parallel tracks:

(a) the ends of each track must be on the main pedestrian traffic routes; and

(b) the parallel tracks must have equal convenience and be located as close as practicable to the main pedestrian branch.

(3) The minimum unobstructed width of an accessway must be 1.2 m, except that:

(a) the minimum unobstructed width of a moving walkway forming part of an accessway may be not less than 850 mm; and

(b) the minimum unobstructed width of a doorway in an accessway may be not less than 850 mm.

(4) Poles, columns, stanchions, bollards and fixtures must not project into an accessway.
(5) Obstacles that abut an accessway must have a luminance contrast with a background of not less than 30%.
(6) Manoeuvring areas that allow a 180 degree wheelchair turn must comply with clause 6.2 of AS 1428.2.
(7) A passing area must be provided at least every 6 metres along any two‑way accessway that is less than 1 800 mm wide.
(8) Ground and floor surfaces must comply with clause 9 of AS 1428.2 and AS 1428.1. Supplement 1 provides criteria for the selection of floor surfaces.
(9) The requirements of subparagraph D3.3 (c) (ii) do not apply to Class 9b or Class 10 public transport buildings.