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I2

Part I2 Public transport buildings

Part I2 Public transport buildings

Introduction to this Part

This Part provides additional Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions for Class 9b and Class 10 buildings that are used as public transport buildings. The provisions of this Part are based on the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Transport Standards).

Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions

(1) The Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of this Part apply to the passenger use areas of a Class 9b or Class 10 building used for public transport.

(2) The Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of this Part take precedence where there is a difference to the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of Parts D4, E3 and F4.

(3) For an airport that does not accept regular public transport services, as defined in the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002, only I2D8, I2D9, I2D10, I2D11, I2D12 and I2D13 of this Part apply.

(4) Exemption (1) to A6G1(1) does not apply to this Part.

Explanatory information

Part I2 contains Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions for Class 9b and Class 10 public transport buildings additional to those contained in Parts D4, E3 and F4 that apply to public transport buildings.

(1) An accessway must comply with AS 1428.2.

(2) If an accessway branches into 2 or more parallel tracks—

  1. the ends of each track must be on the main pedestrian traffic routes; and
  2. 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—

  1. the minimum unobstructed width of a moving walkway forming part of an accessway may be not less than 850 mm; and
  2. 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 m along any two-way accessway that is less than 1800 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 D4D4(c)(ii) do not apply to Class 9b or Class 10 public transport buildings.

(1) A ramp forming part of an accessway must comply with clause 8 of AS 1428.2.

(2) The requirements of D4D12(a) do not apply to Class 9b or Class 10 public transport buildings.

(1) A handrail must comply with clause 10.1 of AS 1428.2.

(2) Handrails must be placed along an accessway wherever passengers are likely to require additional support or passive guidance.

(3) A grabrail must comply with clause 10.2 of AS 1428.2.

(4) A grabrail or handrail must be provided at fixed locations where passengers are required to pay fares.

Doorways and doors must comply with clause 11 (except clause 11.5.2) of AS 1428.2.

Lift facilities must comply with AS 1735.12.

Stairs must comply with—

  1. clause 9.1 of AS 1428.1, including the notes; and
  2. clause 9.2 of AS 1428.1; and
  3. clauses 13.2, 13.3 and Figures 8 and 9 of AS 1428.2.

If toilets are provided, there must be at least one unisex accessible toilet without an airlock that complies with AS 1428.1 clause 10, sanitary facilities.

Accessible toilets must be in the same location as other toilets.

(1) The international symbols for accessibility and deafness in accordance with clauses 14.2 and 14.3 of AS 1428.1 must be used to identify an accessway and which facilities and boarding points are accessible.

(2) Signs must be placed in accordance with clause 17.4 of AS 1428.2.

(3) The size of accessibility symbols must comply with Table 1 of AS 1428.2.

(4) The symbol for accessibility must incorporate directional arrows and words or, if possible, pictograms, to show passengers the way to accessible facilities such as toilets.

(5) Signs must comply with clause 17.1 and Figure 30 of AS 1428.2.

(6) If a sign incorporates raised lettering or symbols, they must be at least 0.8 mm above the surface of the sign.

(7) If an operator or provider supplements a notice with braille characters, they must be placed to the left of the raised characters.

Tactile ground surface indicators must be installed in accordance with AS 1428.4 on an accessway and must indicate changes of direction in accordance with clause 18.1 of AS 1428.2.

Any lighting provided must comply with minimum levels of maintenance illumination for various situations shown in the notes to clause 19.1 of AS 1428.2.

If a public address system is installed, it must comply with clause 21.1 of AS 1428.2.

(1) If an emergency warning system is installed, it must comply with clauses 18.2.1, 18.2.2 and 18.2.3 of AS 1428.2.

(2) In the event of an emergency, provision must be made for people with vision impairment to locate the exit path.

Controls must comply with clause 11 of AS 1428.1.