Contents ----------------- Preface ----------------- Introduction 1.1 Background 1.2 The Development of “Universal Accessibility” 1.3 Objectives 1.4 Study Methods and Framework ----------------- Universal Accessibility in the Built Environment 2.1 The Challenge in Hong Kong 2.2 Aging Population 2.3 Universal Accessibility in External Areas, Open Spaces and Green Spaces 2.4 Major Issues 2.5 The Way Forward ----------------- Best Practices and Guidelines 3.1 Access Route 3.2 Connectivity and Interfacing Elements 3.3 Landscaped Spaces 3.4 Furniture, Equipment and Fittings 3.5 Way Finding, Orientation and Signage 3.6 Detectable Surfaces 3.7 Colour and Luminous Contrast 3.8 Lighting 3.9 Safety 3.10 Management and Maintenance ----------------- Photo Gallery 4.1 Access Route 4.2 Connectivity and Interfacing Elements 4.3 Landscaped Spaces 4.4 Furniture, Equipment and Fittings 4.5 Way Finding, Orientation and Signage 4.6 Detectable Surfaces 4.7 Colour and Luminous Contrast 4.8 Lighting ----------------- Appendices A1 Case Study 1 - Rehabilitation Complex in Wong Chuk Hang A2 Case Study 2 - An External Public Space in Ma On Shan ----------------- Acknowledgements ----------------- References ----------------- View or Download PDF

3. Best Practices and Guidelines     3.1 Access Route 3.2 Connectivity and Interfacing Elements 3.3 Landscaped Spaces 3.4 Furniture, Equipment and Fittings 3.4.1 Common Outdoor Furniture, Equipment and Fittings 3.4.2 Play Areas and Play Equipment 3.4.3 Recreational Equipment 3.4.4 Operational Equipment 3.4.5 Utility Equipment and Other Fixtures     3.4.6 Temporary Equipment   3.4.6.1 Common Temporary Equipment     3.5 Way Finding, Orientation and Signage   3.6 Detectable Surfaces 3.7 Colour and Luminous Contrast 3.8 Lighting 3.9 Safety 3.10 Management and Maintenance 3.4.6 Temporary Equipment   3.4.6.1 Common Temporary Equipment     Common temporary equipment includes performance stages (bamboo opera house, modern stage), booths, tents, wiring cables, potted plants for an event, maintenance areas, etc.   These types of temporary equipment are often not a known requirement at the design stage. It is important that the event organizer sets these up properly for access.   (a) Temporary performance stages at outdoor events are often very high. Handrails should be provided to the staircases. In cases where the events are for children, lower handrails should be provided. In cases where the events are for the elderly or persons with a disability, a ramp with handrails should be provided instead of staircases and a stage lower in height should be considered. (b) Temporary booths or tents should be securely constructed on level ground without a plinth or platform. Access to the booth or tent should have minimum width of 1050mm clearance (3.4.6.1a and 3.4.6.1b). (c) A turning space of 1500mm x 1500mm should be provided inside the booth or tent intended for public access. (d) Any wiring cables should be placed overhead above reach. If it is unavoidable to have cables running on the floor, proper floor cable conduits with flat surface and ramps on both sides should be provided if the conduit is raised by more than 10mm, and splayed edges should be provided if the conduit is raised by 10mm or less (3.4.6.1c). (e) Potted plants should not reduce the clearance of access routes or openings (3.4.6.1d). (f) Additional temporary signage to entrances, exits, toilets and temporary facilities such as event booths, portable toilets, control centres, first aid stations, etc. should be provided for public events. (g) Areas under maintenance should be properly blocked off and a sign notifying the blockage should be provided (3.4.6.1e). If an access route is blocked and an alternative accessible route is not clearly visible, directional signs should be provided.       3.4.6.1a  Temporary tents   3.4.6.1b  Temporary booth   3.4.6.1c  Temporary accessible ramp over covered cables running on the floor                 3.4.6.1d  Potted plants clear from access routes and tactile guide path   3.4.6.1e  Maintenance area with guardrail and warning