Accessible parking access zones
Perpendicular parking access zones Perpendicular space should have access zones to both sides and rear. Access zone to at least one side is mandatory. Access zones to side must extend entire length of parking bay.Side access zones can be shared with the adjacent parking bay Parallel parking access zones Parallel spaces should have access zone to road side. Access zone to rear is mandatory.Access zones to side must extend entire length of parking bay. In exceptional circumstances, access zones may reduce to 1500mm width if can be proven there is no other option. Diagonal parking access zones Diagonal space should have access zones to both sides and rear. Access zone to at least one side is mandatory. Access zones to side must extend entire length of parking bay. Side access zones can be shared with the adjacent parking bay
Accessible parking location
Accessible disabled car parking located on ground floor close to main entrance or secondary accesible entrance An accessible path must connect disabled car parking with building entrance
Accessible parking surfaces
Surface materials for disabled parking should be firm, smooth and stable. The maximum gradient of parking bay and access zones is 2% for running and cross slopes A pedestrian path should be provided to the front and rear of all car parking bays.
Accessible parking signs on floor
International symbol of disability should be displayed on floor of parking space. The dimensions should be: Height – 1500mm minimum Width – 1500mm minimum 1500mm x 1500mm 1500mm x 1500mm
Accessible parking signs
Disabled parking signs on post or wall Signs to be mounted vertically on a post or wall Signs should not reduce width or height of accessible path to below standards. International symbol of access must be displayed and contrast with its background Sign at front of parallel parking space Sign in centre of perpendicular parking space Symbol of access painted on floor The international symbol of access should be displayed on surface of disabled car parking bay International symbol of access must be displayed and contrast with its background