5.5 Entrances and
exits
5.5.1 Configuration
- The entrances should be at prominent locations.
- Entrances should be marked in a special, recognizable
and welcoming way.
- Effective lighting should be provided to make the entrances
visible.
- Entrances should not have any crossover with vehicular
traffic.
- Entrances/exits should be on level ground to allow
the widest spectrum of users to pass through.
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5.5.2 Doors
- Door location should be prominent with sufficient space
for access.
- Doors should be easy to operate.
- Door for wheelchair access should have a level landing
area after the door swings.
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5.6 Lifts
5.6.1 Operation
- Call button at foot level in addition to hand-operated
level should be considered.
- Call buttons should be of sufficient size and conspicuous.
- Opening time of the doors should be sufficient for wheelchair
access/exit or slow-walkers.
- Extended door open button is preferable.
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5.6.2 Interior
- Mirror or high reflective wall surfaces should be avoided
to reduce hallucination.
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6.6 |
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