6.4 External circulation, landscaped areas and outdoor furniture
6.4.1 Entrance
External circulation leading to a building and the external landscaped areas form an important link in the travel chain. Best practices for the external areas are as follows.

The approach to an accessible entrance should be a paved walk or ramp with a slip resistant surface, uninterrupted by steps. External circulation leading to entrance(s) (6.4.1a) shall have a level space on the interior and exterior of the entrance.

Complete fencing off the entrance with bollards of narrow spacing at the entrances should be avoided. Consider and provide accessible entrance (6.4.1b) for all users to access the facilities independently.

6.4.2 Gratings
If gratings are located on walking surfaces, the size of the openings shall be as small as possible to avoid trapping wheelchairs (6.4.2a) or sticks. Spaces between gratings should not be greater than 13mm wide in one direction.

Elongated openings in gratings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.

The gratings should be of appropriate material and securely fixed to avoid removal; otherwise, the uncovered drainage channel (6.4.2b) will form a difficult barrier.

6.4.3 Landscaped Areas
Design entrances to landscaped areas to be used by all users including the disabled, the aged and children.