Author: AccessDeeds Official

Quick tips to make shopping malls accessible

Making shopping malls accessible is no more a good to have but a must.  With approximately 2.68 crore identified as people with disabilities in 2011, and considering the increasing elderly population in India providing an inclusive and accessible shopping space is a must for more business. What more, malls are the preferred places of family retreat today making the need for accessibility all the more evident.

All shops and buildings open to the public should provide a step free entrance into the building. Facilities within the building such as counters, checkouts and fitting rooms should be accessible to disabled people.

Accessible parking:

In order for an accessible parking space to be usable, all elements of the space must be free of obstructions: the vehicle space, the access aisle, the curb ramp, and the route that connects the parking to the accessible entrance of the building. Lack of maintenance of any one of those elements can make the whole space inaccessible. For example, for a wheelchair user to exit her car, she must place her wheelchair in the access aisle, transfer from the car seat to her wheelchair, and then roll backward in the access aisle to provide clearance to close the car door. If another car parks in the aisle, the wheelchair user does not have sufficient space to get out of her car.

  • Remove obstacles, including shopping carts, maintenance equipment, and cars without designated license plates or placards, from parking spaces and access aisles as soon as possible.
  • Maintain curb ramps and sidewalks to prevent large cracks and uneven surfaces from forming.
  • Keep the accessible route from the parking area to the store’s entrance clear of obstacles that either block or narrow the route.

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Accessible Entrances and Exits:

One small step at an entrance can make it impossible for individuals using wheelchairs, walkers, canes, or other mobility devices to do business with you. Removing this barrier may be accomplished in a number of ways, such as installing a ramp or a lift or regarding the walkway to provide an accessible route.

  • If the main entrance cannot be made accessible, an alternate accessible entrance can be used.
  • If you have several entrances and only one is accessible, a sign should be posted at the inaccessible entrances directing individuals to the accessible entrance. This entrance must be open whenever other public entrances are open.
  • During business hours, unlock all doors at accessible entrances, even if they are not main entrances to the store. Mount clear, well-maintained signage at the main entrance to direct people to the accessible entrance.
  • Ensure that boxes, vending machines, display racks, or other equipment do not block the maneuvering clearances required at the doors of accessible entrances.
  • Ensure that accessible exits – including accessible emergency exits – are maintained at all times. Remove boxes, extra furniture, and other objects that may obstruct the route to the exits and the required door and floor clearances at them. Ensure that the doors have working accessible hardware and are unlocked during all business hours. If the store has evacuation equipment to assist people who cannot use stairs, make sure it is available, unobstructed, and in working condition.

Accessible Route to Goods and Services:

The path a person with a disability takes to enter and move through your business is called an “accessible route.”

  • This route, which must be at least three feet wide, must remain accessible and not be blocked by items.
  • Arrange seasonal merchandise, baskets of impulse items, and extra clothes racks so that they do not block or project into the accessible route.
  • Plan all routes so that any hanging or mounted displays, wall-mounted shelving, lighting, or decorations provide required head clearance and cane detection for customers who are blind or have low vision.
  • Similarly, accessible toilet stalls, dressing rooms, or counters at a cash register must not be cluttered with merchandise or supplies.

Fitting Rooms:

Equally important to the customer experience is the ability to move comfortably within the establishment and to try on the merchandise. Maintenance of accessible fitting rooms for all customers to fully enjoy the shopping experience and buy merchandise.

  • One accessible unisex changing room should be provided in each suite of fitting rooms on each floor.
  • The cubicle size should be a minimum of 1500mm x 1500mm.
  • A fixed or tip-up seat at a height of 475mm plus appropriate grab rails.
  • A call button for staff assistance fitted at a height in the range of 750mm – 1000mm.
  • An outward opening door is provided diagonally opposite the seat.
  • Entrances should be designed to allow easy access for wheelchair users and ambulant disabled people.
  • Coat hooks should be at a level suitable for wheelchair users, preferably 1050mm high.
  • Unlock accessible fitting rooms and make sure they are available to customers with disabilities during business hours. They cannot be used as temporary storage areas or staff locker space.

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Elevators:

The most convenient form of access between stores within a building is a passenger or platform lift of a suitable size and design that is accessible to wheelchair users as well as people with mobility difficulties. All lifts should be easily identifiable, in particular, either clearly visible or sign-posted from the building entrance.

  • A lift shall have minimum internal car dimensions of 1725mm x 1525 mm wide, with a minimum clear entrance width of 900 mm.
  • Detectable warning surfaces extending in front of the escalator provide a warning to any pedestrian, especially someone with vision loss/no vision.
  • Signage for the lift to be provided with pictogram and Braille.
  • Emergency information to be mounted at eye level and in accessible and Braille format
  • A mirror should be provided on the rear wall as it allows a wheelchair user to see if anyone is behind them and also to see the floor indicator panel.
  • There should be an audible announcement of lift arrival and direction of travel. Within the lift car, there should be an audible indication of the level reached.
  • If the corridor is wide enough seating should be provided outside and near to the lift.
  • Maintain lifts and elevators regularly. Repair them whenever necessary, and return them to service as quickly as possible.

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Restrooms:

Sufficient, properly designed and located toilet and W.C. cubicles shall be available for use by everybody including people of either sex, people with babies and small children, persons with a disability, wheelchair users and the elderly and elderly with frailty, etc. with or without any assistance from others.

  • Clear signs with pictogram indicating the location of the toilets
  • Door wide enough for a wheelchair to enter and sufficient space for a wheelchair to turn around
  • Toilet with handles and flushing lever reachable for persons in wheelchairs
  • Alarm button reachable for persons in wheelchairs
  • Washbasin, mirror at the appropriate height
  • Routinely refill the accessible paper towel and soap dispensers when all other dispensers are refilled.

Counters and checkouts

Staff the accessible sales counters and check-out aisles during all business hours. These areas must have their aisles clear and their lowered counter spaces free of equipment and merchandise to be usable.

  • Counters should be accessible to wheelchair users as staff and customers. Shop checkouts should allow wheelchair access and at least one in every shop should be 900mm wide.
  • The maximum height of counters, desks and shop checkouts should, at least in part, be a maximum of 800m to allow easy use by people in wheelchairs.
  • Till displays should be positioned at a height suitable for wheelchair users and the installation of induction loops may also be appropriate

Food courts:

  • Entrances should be designed to allow easy access for wheelchair users and ambulant disabled people, see guidance in Entrances and Doors.
  • Bars and self-service counters (or sections of them) should be at a level suitable for wheelchair users, preferably 800mm high.
  • Fixed seating should be avoided.

 

Let us make our stadiums accessible

India is a land of cricket, and now tennis and badminton too. We love sports with our life and we all love and dream about watching matches live. Then why not make stadiums accessible for all.. irrespective of age and disability.

Stadiums have to be accessible to people with disabilities so they, their families, and friends can enjoy equal access to entertainment, recreation, and leisure.

Stadiums should publish a mission statement or social responsibility charter that clearly states its commitment to equality and to providing the best possible facilities and services for all its visitors and staff. This should include inclusive and accessible facilities and services for disabled people.

Accessible Drop-Off and Pick-Up Areas:

Disabled people who arrive at the stadium by taxi or are dropped off by car, to provide access to suitable drop-off and pick-up points close to the stadium entrances. Curb ramps must be provided if the drop-off area is next to a curb

In this figure we observe peoples are using access dropping point and provide accessible signage’s

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Accessible Parking Spaces:

When parking spaces are provided, Cars are still the most common and reliable means of transport for many disabled people. Stadium managers should ensure that designated accessible parking bays are supervised and controlled by staff. Accessible parking spaces should be wide enough to accommodate wheelchair users transferring out of their vehicle into their wheelchairs. It is considered reasonable to allocate at least 6% of a stadium’s overall car parking capacity to disabled people. Wherever possible this percentage should be higher. Accessible parking spaces must be the closest parking spaces to the accessible entrances and must be on an accessible route to the entrances.

In this figure, we observe accessible parking lots for cars.

http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-car-park-with-disabled-parking-spots-at-wembley-stadium-london-uk-81940424.html

When planning a new stadium or alterations and improvements to existing premises, particular attention should be paid to ensuring:

  • Level access routes for pedestrians and wheelchair users;
  • Accessible drop-off and pick-up points
  • Accessible car parking
  • Good circulation for all within the stadium perimeter.

Accessible routes:

To best accommodate wheelchair users and ambulant disabled people access routes should be level or gradient steeper than 1:20 should meet the recommendations for ramped access. It is recommended that access routes used extensively by spectators walking in both directions on match days should be at least 1.8m wide and have a clear height of at least 2.1m. For the benefit of partially sighted and blind people, approved tactile paving should be provided at pairs of dropped kerbs. The accessible route must connect each accessible drop-off area with the accessible entrance.

in this figure we ob In this figure, we observe dimensions of two-way pathway for wheelchair users.

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Accessible Entrances:

At least fifty percent of the entrances must be accessible. The most accessible entrance is usually the main entrance. However, in the case of stadiums, where safety factors normally require multiple turnstiles, etc., other designated entrances may be more appropriate for disabled people. The most practical design solution or adaption for an existing Stadium is an accessible gate with a staff member, providing appropriate and level access. All designated accessible entrances and lobbies within the stadium should allow independent and safe entry for disabled people

Where there is a mix of non-accessible and accessible entrances and exits, the accessible entrance, and exit points should be indicated with clear signage featuring the international access symbol. This signage should be visible from a distance.

In this, we observed access entrance check point for wheelchairs.

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Signages:

Signs that identify permanent rooms and spaces, such as those identifying rest rooms, exits or room numbers, must have Braille and raised letters or numbers so that they may be read visually or tactually (by feeling the characters with one’s fingers). They must also meet specific requirements for mounting location, color contrast, and non-glare surface. Signs that provide direction to, or information, about functional spaces, must only comply with requirements for character proportion, character height, and finish and contrast between the characters and background.

In this, we observe direction sign board for accessible toilets and kiosk.

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Circulation areas:

Circulation areas should be designed for the smooth, unimpeded passage of spectators into, around and out of the stadium

Seating:

  • Wheelchair accessible seating is required. At least one percent of the seating must be wheelchair seating locations. Each wheelchair seating location is an open, level space that accommodates one person using a wheelchair and has a smooth, stable, and slip-resistant surface.
  • Accessible seating must be an integral part of the seating plan so that people using wheelchairs are not isolated from other spectators or their friends or family.
  • Removable or folding seats can be provided in wheelchair seating locations for use by persons who do not use wheelchairs so the facility does not lose revenue when not all wheelchair seating locations are ticketed to persons who use wheelchairs.
  • Whenever more than 300 seats are provided, wheelchair seating locations must be provided in more than one location. This is known as dispersed seating. Wheelchair seating locations must be dispersed throughout all seating areas including sky boxes and specialty areas and provide a choice of admission prices and views comparable to those for the general public.
  • Wheelchair seating locations must be on an accessible route that provides access from parking and transportation areas and that connects to all public areas, including concessions, restaurants, rest rooms, public telephones, and exits.
  • Wheelchair seating locations must provide lines of sight comparable to those provided to other
  • An accessible route must connect the wheelchair seating locations with the stage(s), performing areas, arena or stadium floor, dressing or locker rooms, and other spaces used by performers

In this, we observe accessible sign marking on the floor for wheelchair users setting place.

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 In this table, we observe ratio between seating capacity of stadium and number of wheelchair user spaces.

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Rest Rooms:

It is extremely important to ensure that adequate toilet facilities are provided for disabled people within all areas of the stadium particularly for wheelchair users, who cannot normally use standard facilities. As such, accessible toilets should be dispersed around the stadium and as close as possible to areas used by disabled spectators and staff. They should be properly maintained and kept clean and serviced, ready for use. Accessible toilets should be clearly identified with appropriate signage, including tactile signage for partially sighted and blind people

It is considered a good practice to provide at least one wheelchair-accessible toilet per 15 wheelchair-user spaces, as close as possible to the wheelchair-user viewing areas. The horizontal travel distance from a wheelchair user space to a wheelchair-accessible toilet should not exceed 40m and the route should remain accessible and free of obstacles at all times

In this figure, we observe accessible water closet and wash basin with grab bars.

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Public Telephones:

Each bank of public telephones must have one or more wheelchair accessible telephones and these and other public telephones must have the ability to amplify the volume at the handset. A sign must identify telephones equipped with amplification. For each bank of public telephones with three or more units, at least one telephone must be equipped with a shelf and electrical outlet to permit a person to use a portable TDD (telecommunications device for persons who are deaf or who have speech impairments)

In this figure we observe accessible telephone coin boxes for physical disable persons.

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Water Coolers or Drinking Fountains:

Drinking fountains must accommodate people who use wheelchairs and people who stand but have difficulty bending or stooping. Half of the units must be wheelchair accessible and the others must accommodate standing users.

Visual Alarms:

Where audible fire alarms or emergency notification is provided, flashing lights are required in public and common use areas, including toilet and bath rooms, locker rooms, and along public corridors.

Staff and volunteers:

Match day and event volunteers and staff should be trained in disability etiquette and access awareness to ensure an inclusive welcome to all. The continuity achieved by using regular or permanent match day staff in specific disabled spectator areas (such as wheelchair user or amenity seating areas) is helpful. However, it is important to ensure that all staff and volunteers receive disability etiquette and access awareness training as there may be disabled people in areas throughout the stadium on match days and non-match days.

 

Make bathrooms accessible

The accessible bathrooms and shower compartments shall be so designed and equipped with sanitary fittings and installations to allow persons with a disability and the elderly to use them without assistance from others.

1. Bathtubs:

In this figure we observe a bathtub and grab bars.

source: https://www.safehomepro.com/collections/bathroom-safety

a. Size:

  • There shall be a clear floor space of not less than 1500mm x 800 mm in front of the bathtub.
  • The bathtub shall be provided with a set of not less than 250 mm in width.
  • The bathtub shall have a maximum height of 380 mm.

In this we observe dimensions of the bath tub.

source: http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/enable/designm/AD2-10.htm

b. Grab Rails for Bathtub:

  • Grab rails shall not rotate within their fixing fittings.
  • Have a diameter between 35 mm – 50 mm and have a grip space of not less than 30 mm clear from the wall.
  • Be at least 900 mm long, installed horizontally or slanting at an angle not exceeding 20 degrees along the length of the bathtub and at a height between 150 mm to 300 mm above the rim of the bathtub.
  • Be at least 600 mm long, installed vertically at the plug end of the bathtub adjacent to the clear floor space with the lower end 150 mm to 300 mm above the rim of the bathtub.

In this figure we observe heights of the grab bars fittings

source: http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/enable/designm/AD2-10.htm

c. Taps and controls of bathtub:

  • Taps shall have lever type handles at least 75mm long from the center of rotation to the handle tip.
  • Be installed at the plug end of the bathtub.
  • Be not more than 450 mm above the rim of the bathtub.

2. Shower Cubicles:

In this figure we observed accessible shower area.

source: https://www.houzz.in/handicapped-accessible-shower?irs=US

a. Size:

  • Shower cubicles should have minimum interior dimensions of 2400 mm x 1500 mm.
  • The minimum clear floor space in front of the shower entrance should be 1350mm x 900 mm with the 1350 mm dimension parallel to the shower entrance.
  • The floor of the shower should be slip-resistant.

In this figure we observe dimensions of the shower area for wheel chart user.

source: http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/enable/designm/AD2-10.htm

b. Grab bars for the shower cubicle should:

  • Have one L-shaped bar or two grab bars in L-shaped configuration between 700 mm and 800 mm from the shower floor.
  • Have one grab bar at least 750 mm long installed vertically with another at least 900 mm long mounted horizontally.
  • Be capable of carrying a static load of 150kg.

c. Stationary, Fittings, and Accessories:

  • All shower controls should be at a distance of 500 mm from the rear wall.
  • Shower controls should be installed between 750 mm to 1000 mm from the floor.
  • The adjustable and detachable shower head (telephone shower/ hand-held shower), with a minimally 1500 mm long hose, should be installed between 800 mm and 1200 mm from the floor.
  • Enclosures for the shower cubicle should not obstruct transfer from a wheelchair onto shower seat.

In this figure we observe height of the shower seat from floor level and shower controls

source: http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/enable/designm/AD2-10.htm

d. Shower seat:

  • Have a rounded edge and be self – draining.
  • Be installed on the wall next to the taps and controls.
  • Not be less than 550 mm in width and 400 mm in depth and installed at a height between 430 mm and 480 mm from the top of the seat to the finished floor level.

 

How to make lifts and elevators accessible

The lift means vertical transportation and providing an accessible route between one floor to another. Where lift is provided in a building they shall be accessible to and usable by Persons with Disabilities.

Special Requirements for Accessible Lifts:

  • Every floor of a building shall be accessible by at least one passenger lift which shall fully comply with all the obligatory design requirements.
  • A lift shall have minimum internal car dimensions of 1725mm x 1525 mm wide, with a minimum clear entrance width of 900 mm, and shall have handrails extending to within 150 mm of the corners at the rear and sides of the car.
  • The top of the gripping surface of the handrails shall be at a height of 850 mm – 950 mm, with a space of 30 mm – 50 mm between the handrails and wall.
  • Where there are more than three lifts in a building, access shall be provided to every floor by at least one lift having minimum internal car dimensions of 2000 mm x 1100 mm with a minimum clear entrance width of 900 mm.

In this figure we observe internal dimensions of the lift and clear width of the door

source: http://www7.mississauga.ca/Departments/Marketing/Websites/Accessibility/Mississauga_FADS.html

  • For lifts of the size that does not allow a wheelchair user to turn around within the lift car, mirror should be installed with the bottom edge to be set at 900 mm above the floor level
  • Detectable warning surfaces extending in front of the escalator provide a warning to any pedestrian, especially someone with vision loss/no vision. Contrasting color stripes on stair edges are also necessary.
  • Signage for the lift to be provided with pictogram and Braille.
  • Emergency information to be mounted at eye level and in accessible and Braille format

In this figure we observe lift directional signage’s

source: http://chameleon-brailletactile.com.au/sign/accessible-lift-with-both-access-lift-symbols-sign/

Lift Doors:

  • Lift car doors and landing doors shall be of the horizontally sliding type, power operated and automatically controlled.
  • Lift door systems should be designed to allow 30sec time for passage of persons with a disability and the elderly.
  • An audible signal shall be provided to signify the closing of the doors to alert persons.
  • A detection device shall be provided to reopen the lift doors in the event of hitting any obstacle.
  • The detection device shall be positioned at a height of between 500 mm to 600 mm above the floor of the lift car.

Lift Control Buttons:

  • Essential lift control buttons including floor numbering buttons; emergency alarm push button and door opening push button in the lift car shall not be less than 900 mm and not more than 1200 mm above the floor of the car.
  • All lift control buttons shall have a minimum dimension of 20mm x 20mm.
  • Braille and tactile markings shall be placed either on or to the left of the control buttons.
  • Such Braille and tactile markings shall be in Arabic numerals and/or symbols. Tactile markings shall have a minimum dimension of 15 mm high and be raised 1 mm minimum.

In this figure we observe lift control panel.

source: https://www.archtoolbox.com/materials-systems/vertical-circulation/elevcontrols.html

Emergency Call Button in Lifts:

  • An emergency alarm push button together with a buzzer, an indication light for acknowledgement and an intercom shall be provided in each lift car and be connected to the building management office or the caretaker’s office.
  • This system shall be powered by an emergency electricity supply system in the event of power failure.

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6 tips to make accessible swimming pools

A swimming pool is a tank or large basin that is filled with water for competitive swimming or diving. Pools are also used for other bathing activities, such as playing, water exercising, or cooling off on hot days. For people with disabilities, accessing these activities can be challenging.  This article presents the basics of what you need to know with respect to disability accommodations in public places.

In this image we observe wheelchair accessible swimming pool

source: https://uqsport.com.au/article/uq-makes-splash-new-swimming-pool

1. Types of Accessible Entry into the Water:

a. Pool Lifts:

Pool lifts must be located where the water level is not deeper than 48 inches. This provides the opportunity for someone to provide assistance from a standing position in the water if desired. However, lift seats must be a minimum of 16 inches wide. In the raised (load) position, the centerline of the seat must be located over the deck, a minimum of 16 inches from the edge of the pool. Seats made of materials that resist corrosion, that provide a firm base. Headrests, seat belts, and additional leg support may also enhance accessibility and accommodate a wider variety of people with disabilities.

Footrests and Armrests provide stability for the person using the pool lift. Footrests must be provided on pool lifts and reduce the chance of injury. Lifts must have the capability of supporting a minimum weight of 300 pounds.

In this figure we observe women using the pool lift for access the swimming pool.

source: http://www.acmepool.net/pool%20lifts.htm

Clear Deck Space must be provided to enable a person to get close to the pool lift seat to easily transfer from a wheelchair or mobility device. This clear deck space will ensure an unobstructed area for transfers between a mobility device and the seat. The clear deck space must be a minimum of 36 inches wide and extend forward a minimum of 48 inches from a line located 12 inches behind the rear edge of the seat. This space must be located on the side of the seat opposite the water.

b. Sloped entries:

Sloped entries must comply with accessible route provisions 36-inch minimum width, maximum 1:12 slope and the surface does not need to be slip resistant. The slope may be designed as zero grade beach or ramp access.

Submerged Depth Sloped entries must extend to a depth between 24 inches minimum and 30 inches maximum below the stationary water level. At least one landing must be located between 24 and 30 inches below the stationary water level. Landings must be a minimum of 36 inches in width and 60 inches in length.

Handrails Sloped entries must have handrails on both sides regardless of the slope. Handrail extensions are required at the top landing but not at the bottom. The clear width between handrails must be between 33 and 38 inches. The handrail height must be between 34 and 38 inches to the top of the gripping surface.In this figure we observe accessible slop is present for Accessible Entry into the swimming pool Water

source: https://tokyotombaker.wordpress.com/category/tokyo-lifestyle/swimming-pools/

2. Safety Equipment and Life Guards:

  • The pool deck should not be used for any purpose other than what it is meant for unless it is sure about the safety of the public.
  • The swimming pool should be secured when it is not in use.
  • Signboards should be located in a clear, unobstructed area very close to the swimming pool and easy to be read by the swimming pool user
  • In case if the swimming pool is in a closed area, it should be ventilated properly.
  • Swimming pool flooring should be light in color and easy for cleanliness.
  • All swimming pool accessories should be made from the anticorrosive material.
  • An adequate number of safety Equipment for persons using the swimming pool shall be provided.
  • Tactile blokes to be install surrounding of the swimming pool.

In this figure we observe colour contrast between floor and swimming pool edge.

source: http://news.leeds.gov.uk/summer-of-free-swimming-for-young-people-in-leeds/

  • In case there are children pools attached to the main pool that is used by adults, there should be in place some barricades or obstruction to avoid children from entering the main pool.
  • First aid box with medicines and equipment shall be provided at swimming pool.
  • A qualified lifeguard is necessary at a public swimming pool. Such a person must be on duty when people are swimming.
  • There should be a responsible person for carrying out maintenance of the swimming pool and the filtration & disinfectant system.
  • There should be daily supervision for water quality and take samples for checking chlorine, pH, and temperature levels. These readings should be registered in a logbook.

3. Lighting:

  • Pools, designed for use at night shall be illuminated either by underwater or overhead lighting or both to ensure that all areas of the bottom of the pool, as well as the entire volume of the pool, are well illuminated without creating any reflections, glares, burns, electrical shock or mechanical injury to both the swimmers and life guards.

4. Ladders, Stairs, and steps:

  • Steps and ladders shall be provided if depth exceeds 0.6 m.
  • At least one ladder shall be provided for each 30 m of the pool perimeter.
  • The pool ladders shall be corrosion resistant and equipped with non-slip treads. There shall be a clearance of 90 mm from the wall.
  • If recessed steps are provided they shall be of a non-slip surface, self-draining, and minimum tread of 150 mm and minimum rise of 350 mm to be provided.

In this figure we observe anti corrosion material ladder place into water.

source: https://in.pinterest.com/agpoolreviews/pool-steps-and-ladders/

  • Diving boards or platforms shall be entirely covered with non-slip materials.
  • The depth of water shall be plainly marked on the edge of the deck and pool wall at maximum points.

In this figure we observe depth of water present in the swimming pool.

source: http://www.chesterpools.com/Options-Accessories/Depth_Markers.htm

5. Clear Deck Space:

  • A deck equal to or more than the pool area shall be provided. The deck should have a non-slip surface, sloped so that surface water cannot enter and contaminate pool. The decks shall be sloped 1 in 40 minimum away from the poolside. Sufficient deck drains shall be provided to prevent puddles.
  • Clear path way is connecting to deck area of the swimming pool.

 

Easy remediation to make accessible public toilets

If a building does not have accessible toilets, even if the other accessibility conditions are met, the building may not be considered accessible an accessible toilet is a special toilet designed to accommodate people with physical disabilities.

The purpose of an accessible toilet should be to enable disabled people to gain prompt access to facilities that might be different from regular toilets in terms of the available space, layout, equipment, flooring, lighting etc. i.e. removing the disabling barriers and restrictions that might be present in regular toilets.

Sufficient, properly designed and located toilet and W.C. cubicles shall be available for use by everybody including people of either sex, people with babies and small children, persons with a disability, wheelchair users and the elderly and elderly with frailty, etc. with or without any assistance from others.

In this figure we observe accessible water closet and wash basing with grab bars.

source: http://www.nymas.co.uk/nymacare

RECOMMENDATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

The following recommendations are becoming more common in public toilet facilities, as part of a trend towards universal design

1. SPACE:

  • Minimum internal dimensions of 2200 X 1500mm minimum.
  • All fixtures and utilities should provide a clear space of 900mm x 1200 mm for wheelchair users to access them.
  • Flooring to be anti-slip/matt finish.

In this figure we observed accessible toilet cubical dimensions

source:http://cycleroute66.us/dimensions-of-disabled-toilet.html

2. TOILET DOORS:

  • The toilet door should be either an outward opening door or two-way opening door or a sliding type and should provide a clear opening width of at least 900 mm
  • That has horizontal pull bar at least 600 mm long on the inside and 140 mm long on the outside at least 700 mm high.
  • Have a 400 mm high kick plate.

In this image we observed accessible toilet door with long handle.

source:http://www.sarahsnotebook.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/morpeth-bus-station.jpg

3. WATER CLOSET:

  • The top of the water closet seat should be 450 to 480 mm from the floor
  • Water closer located between 460 mm to 480 mm from the centerline of the water closet to the adjacent wall and 750 mm from the front edge of the water closet to the rear wall.
  • Have a suitable back support to reduce the chance of imbalance or injury
  • The flush control should not be located more than 1000 mm from the floor and flush control should either be lever type or automatic.
  • Water closets should be provided with grab bars is mounted at a height between 200 mm and 250 mm from the water closet seat.
  • On the transfer side of the WC- swing up type and on the wall side, L-shape grab bars should be provided.
  • Install toilet paper dispenser at a comfortable height
  • An emergency alarm cum call switch should be provided within easy reach on the wall near water closet at two levels: at 300mm and 900mm from the floor level.
  • Provide space for sanitary bin clear of door and WC.

In this figure we observe water closer with accessible height with L-shape garb bar is present on transfer and toilet paper dispenser at a comfortable height

source: http://kpsinteriors.com.au/portfolio/disabled-facilities/

4. URINALS:

  • At least one of the urinals in the Gents toilets on each floor should have grab bars installed on each side and in the front of the urinal to support ambulant Persons with Disabilities (for example, crutch users).
  • The front bar is to provide chest support; the sidebars are for the user to hold on to while standing.
  • Urinal rim height to be 430mm from finished floor level.
  • A clear floor space 760 mm by 1220 mm should be provided in front of urinals to allow forward approach
  • Flush controls should not be located more than 1200 mm from the floor.

In this image we observed three urinals are accessible. In this one of the urinal is fixed at low high with garb bars and another one have clear knee space for wheelchair user and all urinals are automatic flush control system.

source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nep/47073277

5. WASHBASIN:

  • The toilet shall be provided with a wash basin mounted with the rim not higher than 700mm-800mm from the finished floor level and knee space of at least 760mm wide by 200mm deep by 650mm-680mm high.
  • Washbasin should mount such that the minimum distance between the centerline of the fixture and the side wall is 460 mm
  • Have a minimum clear floor space of 750 mm wide by 1200 mm deep, of which a maximum of 480 mm in depth may be under the wash basin;
  • Tap for wash basin shall be automatic or of lever control type without spring loading. Tap shall not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist. The operating force required shall not be greater than 22 N.
  • U-shape moveable grab bars are proposed on both the sides of the washbasin.
  • Mirror bottom edge to be 900-1000mm from the floor level and the mirror may be inclined at an angle.
  • Soap dispenser-single hand operation 900 mm high.

in this figure we observed washbasin mounted at accessible height with U-shape moveable grab bars are present on both the sides and clear knee space under the washbasin.

source: https://in.pinterest.com/pin/326581410449410109/?lp=true

6. SIGNAGE:

People who are blind or visually impaired are trained to search at a consistent height for tactile signs. They may not be able to find the sign if it is not mounted in the correct location. They may be struck by the door if signage is mounted on the door or at the wrong side of the door. Signage utilized to designate accessible toilet rooms shall be wall mounted at the correct height between 1400mm-1600mm and contrasting colors.

In this figure we observed signage is mounted on latch side of door at a height of 1520mm from finish floor level.

source: http://www.texasaccess.com/tas_illustrations.htm#Toilet_Room_-_Signage_Mounting_Location