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Accessible Car-Parking

Accessible Car-Parking


Note: Reference to local council requirements in the applicable jurisdiction must be considered and take precedence the requirements listed below.


Common issues


  • Clearance over accessible car bay & shared area (e.g., services pipes) less than 2500 mm
  • Gradient and/or crossfall steeper than 1:40 or 1:33 when external and bitumen.
  • Bollard located off-centre or not within tolerances.
  • Route of patron from the car park to lifts can be extensive or compromised by wheel stop


Design


Angle Parking Spaces

  • Dedicated Space – 2400mm x 5400mm (additional shared area of 2400mm x 2400mm at either end)
  • Shared Space – 2400mm x 5400mm (required on one side of the dedicated space)
  • Height clearance from the car park entrance to all accessible parking spaces 2200 mm minimum
  • Headroom above each accessible space and adjacent shared area –2500mm minimum (this may be reduced above bonnet areas to allow for structural bulkheads, pipe work etc)
  • Disabled car park spaces should be located as close to lifts and entrances as possible

Bollards

  • Location – 800 ± 50 from entry (measured from parking line)
  • Centre of Space – 1200mm (based on 2400mm parking space




Codes and Standards

  • National Construction Code (Building Code of Australia – Volume 1
  • AS2890.6 Parking facilities - Off-street parking for people with disabilities – Section 2


Document Control


Version 1 November 2022 – New Guide

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