6.2 Walkways and Ramps
6.2.1 Accessible walking surface
Persons with special needs or with a disability shall have the same freedom of movement as ordinary persons within a building or at external area (6.2.1a).

Access should be made available for all people to approach, enter or leave a building and to use the facilities independently. A walkway with a gradient not steeper than 1 in 20 or a ramp of gradient not steeper than 1 in 12 would form an accessible route.

6.2.2 Walkways
Width of walkways shall not be less than 1050mm clear. Best practice is to provide 1200mm wide walkway to enable a wheelchair to turn, and preferably 1500mm to allow two wheelchairs to pass (6.2.2a).

Safety measures in the form of buffer planters, railings, safety barriers or warnings should be provided if a walkway passes through any pool, stream or water feature.

Walkways should be clear of obstruction (6.2.2b). Special consideration is required to recess or eliminate such obstacles when walkways cross over spaces with low headroom such as spaces under escalators and staircases, or when fittings projecting more than 90mm beyond the wall surfaces and below 2000mm high are found along the walkway.

A covered walkway or ramp is recommended where access is provided between platforms or facilities at different levels. A covered walkway (6.2.2c) should be provided linking two buildings where frequent access between the buildings is required.