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5.5 Entrances and exits
5.5.1 Configuration
5.5.2 Doors
5.6 Lifts
5.6.1 Operation
5.6.2 Interior

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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6.5
     

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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6.5
     

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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6.6
     

5.6.2 Interior

  • Mirror or high reflective wall surfaces should be avoided to reduce hallucination.
 
Best Practices
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6.6
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