Title Page
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
Access Paths
Access paths
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Access Paths
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Is there a continuous path of travel 1200mm wide and 2000mm high from the public street to a principle public entrance?
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Is there a continuous accessible of travel 1200mm wide and 2000mm high from the drop off point to the principal public entrance?
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Is there a continuous path of travel 1200mm wide and 2000mm high from the car park to the principal public entrance?
Surfaces
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Surfaces
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Are all access paths hard formed?
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Are all access paths well drained?
Obstructions
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Obstructions
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Are all access paths clear from poles, columns, stanchions, bollards and other fixtures?
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Do obstructions which are adjacent to the access paths have a 30% luminance contrast against their background?
Lighting
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Lighting
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Is there effective lighting along all access path?
Passing areas
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Passing areas
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Where the access paths are less than 1800mm wide, are there passing areas 1800mm wide and 2000mm long at a minimum 6m intervals?
Resting points
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Resting points
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If any continuous accessible path of travel is more than 60m in length, are there resting points/seating?
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If seating is provided, is it setback a minimum 500mm from the access path?
Gratings
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Gratings
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Are grating spaces not more than 13mm wide or 150mm long?
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If elongated, are gratings the opposite way to the direction of travel?
Handrails At Changes of Direction
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Handrails at change of direction
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Where they are steps or a change in direction of an access pass where passengers may require extra support/guidance is there a Handrail on each side?
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After handrails at a height of 865-1000mm above floor level nosing?
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Do the handrails return into an adjacent wall/post or return downwards 180 degrees?
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Do the handrails extend a minimum of 300mm past the top and bottom steps?
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Are the handrails a diameter of 30-50mm?
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Are the handrails 50mm clear off the adjacent wall?
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Are the handrails constructed and fixed so that there is no obstruction to the passage of a hand along the rail?
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At the handrails securely fixed and rigid?
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Do the handrails have 30% luminance contrast against their background?
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Is the handrail fitted with a tactile indicator in the form of a domed button, where the handrail is not continued?
Alternative to stairs
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Alternative to stairs
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Is there an alternative access path other then the stairs?
Symbols
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Symbols
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Is the international symbol of access and/or deafness (white symbol on blue background) used to identify accessible paths and facilities
Signage
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Signage
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Are all signs clearly visible from both standing and seated position (1400-1600mm from floor level)?
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Where signs can be obscured (eg: by crowds) is the sign placed at a minimum height of 2000mm above floor level?
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Are the signs placed at changes of direction?
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Do the signs contrast against the background on which they are placed?
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Are signs well illuminated for clear viewing at day and night time?
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Do the letters and symbols contrast against the background of the sign?
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Are the sizes of the letters such that the sign can be read from an appropriate distance?
Tactile ground surface indicators (TGSI)
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Tactile ground surface indicators
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Are there warning indicators prior to overhead hazards less then 2 m from floor level?
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Are there warning indicators to indicate a change in direction on pathways?
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Are there warning indicators prior to hazardous areas such as platforms and level crossing points?
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Do TGSIs have appropriate contrast to their background surface?
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Are the TGSIs well maintained?
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Are the TGSIs installed so that the edges will not lift?
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Are the TGSIs slip resistant?
Stairs
Stairs: Treads & Risers
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Treads & Risers
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Do the steps have enclosed (not open) risers?
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Are the treads and risers a consistent dimension?
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Is there a 50-75mm strip on the step nosing with 30% luminance contrast?
Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSI)
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Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSI)
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Are there warning indicators at the top/bottom of stairs?
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Are the TGSIs set back 300mm from the stairs?
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Do TGSIs have appropriate contrast to their background surface?
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Are the TGSIs well maintained?
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Are the TGSIs installed so that the edges will not lift?
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Are the TGSIs slip resistant?
Handrails
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Handrails
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Are there handrails provided to both sides of the stairs?
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Are there handrails at a height of 865 to 1000 mm above floor level/nosing?
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Do the handrails return into an adjacent wall/post or return downwards through 180 degrees?
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Do the handrails extend a minimum of 300 mm past the top and bottom steps?
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Are the Handrails a diameter of 30 to 50 mm?
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Are the handrails 50 mm clear off the adjacent wall?
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After handrails constructed and fixed so that there is no obstruction to the passage of a hand along the rail?
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Are the handrails securely fixed and rigid?
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Do the handrails have a 30% luminance contrast against the background?
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Is the handrail fitted with a tactile indicator in the form of a domed button, where the handrail is not continued?
Symbols
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Symbols
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Is the international symbol of access and/or deafness (white symbol on blue background) used to identify accessible paths and facilities?
Lighting
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Lighting
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Is there effective lighting along all stairs?
Ramps
Ramp: Dimensions
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Dimensions
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Is the width of the ramp (clear of handrails) at least 1200 mm?
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Are level landings of minimum 1200 mm in length provided at the top and bottom of the ramp and at any change of direction?
Ramp: Gradients
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Gradients
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Are all ramp gradients less than 1:14 (eg 1:15-1:20)?
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Do ramps with gradients less than or equal to 1:14 have constant gradient?
Ramps: Landings
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Landings
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Are level landings provided at 6m intervals for ramps which are are 1:14?
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Are level landings provided at 7.5m intervals for ramps which are are 1:15?
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Are level landings provided at 9m intervals for ramps which are are 1:16?
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Are level landings provided at 10.5m intervals for ramps which are are 1:17?
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Are level landings provided at 12m intervals for ramps which are are 1:18?
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Are level landings provided at 13.5m intervals for ramps which are are 1:19?
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Are level landings provided at 15m intervals for ramps which are are 1:20?
Ramps: Kerbs/barriers
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Kerbs/Barriers
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Are both sites after from free from kerbs, kerb rails and other barriers?
Ramps: handrails
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Handrails
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Are there handrails provided to both sides of the ramp?
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Are there handrails at a height of 865 to 1000 mm above floor level/nosing?
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Do the handrails return into an adjacent wall/post or return downwards through 180 degrees?
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Do the handrails extend a minimum of 300 mm past the top and bottom steps?
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Are the Handrails a diameter of 30 to 50 mm?
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Are the handrails 50 mm clear off the adjacent wall?
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After handrails constructed and fixed so that there is no obstruction to the passage of a hand along the rail?
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Are the handrails securely fixed and rigid?
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Do the handrails have a 30% luminance contrast against the background?
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Is the handrail fitted with a tactile indicator in the form of a domed button, where the handrail is not continued?
Surfaces
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Surfaces
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Are all ramps hard formed and well drained with no areas for standing water?
Kerbs ramps
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Kerbs ramps
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Do Kerbs ramps have an appropriate gradient not greater than 1:8?
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Is there a smooth transition to the road/pathway?
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Does the Kerbs ramp contrast with adjoining surfaces?
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Is the Kerbs ramps slip resistant?
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Is the kerb height 190 mm or less?
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Is the ramp 1520mm or less in length?
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Is the ramp at least 1000 mm wide?
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Is there a level landing at the top and bottom of the ramp of at least 1330 mm?
Gratings
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Gratings
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Are gratings spaces not more than 13mm wide or 150 mm long?
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If elongated, are gratings the opposite way to the direction of travel?
Symbols
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Symbols
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Is the international symbol of access and/or deafness (white symbol on blue background) used to identify accessible paths and facilities?
Signage
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Signage
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Are all signs clearly visible from both a standing and seated position (1000-1400 mm from floor level)?
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Are there are signs placed at changes of direction?
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Do you signs contrast against the background of which there are placed?
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Are signs well-illuminated for clear viewing at day and night time?
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Do Letters and symbols contrast against the background of the sign?
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Are the sizes of the letters such that the sign can be read from an appropriate distance?
Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSI)
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Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSI)
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Are there warning indicators prior to overhead hazards less then 2 m from floor level?
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Are there warning indicators to indicate a change in direction on pathways?
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Are there warning indicators prior to hazardous areas such as platforms and level crossing points?
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Are the TGSIs set back 300mm from the ramps?
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Do TGSIs have appropriate contrast to their background surface?
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Are the TGSIs well maintained?
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Are the TGSIs installed so that the edges will not lift?
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Are the TGSIs slip resistant?
Lighting
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Lighting
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Is there effective lighting along all ramps?
Escalators
Escalators: Dimensions
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Dimensions
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Do moving walks/ travelators have a minimum clear width of 850mm?
Signage
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Signage
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Are all signs clearly visible from both a standing and seated position (1400-1600mm from floor level)?
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Where signs can be obscured (eg: by crowds) is the sign placed at a minimum height of 2000mm above floor level?
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Do signs contrast against the background on which they are placed?
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Are signs well-illuminated for clear viewing at day and night time?
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Do letters and symbols contrast against the background of the sign?
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Are the sizes of the letters such that the sign can be viewed from an appropriate distance?
Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSI)
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Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSI)
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Are there warning indicators at the top/bottom of escalators?
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Are the TGSIs set back 300mm from the escalators?
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Do TGSIs have appropriate contrast to their background surface?
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Are the TGSIs well maintained?
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Are the TGSIs installed so that the edges will not lift?
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Are the TGSIs slip resistant?
Lifts
Lift Car
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Car
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Is the lift car 1700mm deep with the doors closed?
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Is the lift car at least 1400mm wide?
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Is the top of handrails installed between 850 mm and 950 mm above the floor?
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Are handrails 30% contrast to background?
Lift Doors
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Doors
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Is the door dwell time at least 6 seconds - fully open
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No lip or trip hazard at entrance to lift
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The lift door has a 30% contrasted with the immediate lift surrounding?
Lift Buttons
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Buttons
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Do buttons contrast with panel?
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Are large buttons installed?
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Are external lift buttons on both sides of the door? If one side only please note left or right hand side.
Lift TGSI
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TGSI
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Are there warning indicators to indicate the entry of lift?
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Do the TGSIs have appropriate contrast to their background surface?
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Are the TGSIs well maintained?
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Are the TGSIs installed so that the edges are not lifted?
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Are the TGSIs slip resistant?
Lift Signage
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Signage
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Are all signs clearly visible from both standing and seated positions (1400-1600 from floor level)?
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Do the signs contrast against the background on which they are placed?
Doors/Gates
Doors/Gates: Dimensions
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Dimensions
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Are doors a minimum clear opening width of 850mm?
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Are door thresholds level with the floor?
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Are gateways a minimum 850mm wide?
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Are ticket feed or validation (tag-off) points 800-900mm from floor level?
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Are all doors/gates more than 1200mm past the ticket feed or validation points (in the direction of travel)?
Signage
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Signage
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If an entrance is not accessible is there a sign to direct to an accessible entrance?
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Are all signs clearly visible from both a standing and seated position? (1400-1600mm from floor level)?
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Where signs can be obscured (eg: by crowds) is the sign placed at a minimum height of 2000mm above floor level?
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Do signs contrast against the background on which they are placed?
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Are signs well illuminated for clear viewing at daytime and night time?
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Do letters and symbols contrast against the background of the sign?
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Are the sizes of the letters such that the sign can be viewed from an appropriate distance?
Platform
Platform: Access Path
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Access path
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Is there a continuous accessible path of travel 1200 mm wide and 2000 mm high from the principal public entrance to the ticket purchasing area?
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Is there a continuous accessible path of travel 1200 mm wide and 2000 mm high from the ticket purchasing area to the departure point?
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Is there a continuous accessible path of travel 1200 mm wide and 2000 mm high from the principal public entrance to all key facilities (kiosk/ waiting areas /toilets)?
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Is there a continuous accessible path of travel 1200 mm wide and 2000 mm high from the conveyance arrival/disembark point to an accessible exit?
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Are all access paths clear from poles,columns, stanchions, bollards and other fixtures?
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Do obstructions which are adjacent to the Access paths have a 30% luminance contrast against the background?
Wheelchair circulation
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Wheelchair circulation
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Is there space available for a wheelchair to make a 180° turn where required at drop off areas?
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Is there space available for a wheelchair to make a 180° turn where required at ticket purchasing Areas?
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Is there space available for a wheelchair to make a 180° turn where required at kiosks?
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Is there space available for a wheelchair to make a 180° turn where required at counters?
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Is there space available for a wheelchair to make a 180° turn where required at vending machines?
Waiting areas
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Waiting areas
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Is there seating provided in the waiting area?
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Are there a minimum of two seats or spaces (or 5% of the area) allocated and identified for passengers with disabilities?
Boarding zones
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Boarding zones
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Can passengers board at a point that has a firm and level surface (to which a boarding device can be deployed)?
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Is the vertical distance between the platform edge and the train floor not more than 15mm?
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Is the horizontal distance between the platform edge and the train step not more than 40mm?
Surfaces
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Surfaces
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Are all platform surfaces slip resistant (even when wet)?
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Are all edges between platform surfaces smooth and traversable by wheelchair?
Gratings
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Gratings
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Are grating spaces not more than 13mm wide or 150mm long?
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If elongated, are gratings the opposite way to the direction of travel?
Handrails
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Handrails
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Is there a handrail at any fixed location where passengers pay fares?
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Are the handrails at a height of 865-1000mm above floor level/nosing?
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Do the handrails return into an adjacent wall/post of return downwards towards 180 degrees?
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Do the handrails extend a minimum of 300 mm past the top and bottom steps?
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Are the handrails a diameter of 30 to 50 mm?
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Are the handrails 50 mm clear of the adjacent wall?
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Are the handrails constructed and fixed so that there is no obstruction to the passage of a hand along the rail?
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Are the handrails securely fixed and rigid?
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Do the handrails have a 30% luminance contrast against the background?
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Is the handrail fitted with a tactile indicator in the form of a domed button, where the handrail is not continued?
Symbols
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Symbols
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Is that international symbol of access and all deafness white symbol on blue background used to identify accessible paths and facilities?
Signage
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Signage
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Are all signs clearly visible from both a standing and seated position (1400 to 1600 mm from floor level)?
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Where signs can be obscured (eg: by crowds) is the sign placed at a minimum height of 2000mm above floor level?
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Are signs well illuminated for clear viewing at day and night time?
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Do letters and symbols contrast against the background of the sign?
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Are the sizes of the letters such that the sign can be read from an appropriate distance?
Tactile ground surface indicators (TGSI)
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Tactile ground surface indicators (TGSI)
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Are there warning indicators at the top and bottom of the stairs and escalators?
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Are there warning indicators at the top and bottom of ramps?
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Are there warning indicators to indicate a change of direction on pathways?
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Are there warning indicators prior to overhead hazards less than 2 m from floor level?
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Are there warning indicators prior to hazardous areas such as platforms and level road crossing points?
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Are the TGSIs setback 300 mm from the doors or gateways?
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Are the TGSIs 600-800mm deep in the direction of travels?
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Are there directional indicators to key facilities such a toilets, platforms, lifts etc?
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Do TGSIs have appropriate contrast to their background surface?
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Are the TGSIs well maintained?
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Are the TGSIs installed so that the edges will not lift?
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Are the TGSIs slip resistant?
Lighting
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Lighting
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Is there effective lighting along all access paths and at key facilities ?
Controls
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Controls
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Are any controls that need to be grasped/turned placed at the height of 900 to 1100 mm from floor level?
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Are any controls that need to be pushed place at the height of 900 to 1200 mm from floor level?
Counters
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Counters
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Do counters include a lowered section of height 830 to 870 mm from floor level? (800-840mm) clearance underneath?
Street furniture
Street furniture: seating
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Seating
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Do seats have a minimum clear space of 150 mm at ground level from the front edge of the seat backwards to allow for rearward adjustment of feet?
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Is that thickness of the front edge of the seat less than 100 mm?
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Are armrests 220-300mm above the seats?
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Does the front edge of the seat have a minimum radius of 30 mm?
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Do all edges/projections have a radius exceeding 5 mm (i.e. no sharp edges)?
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Do the seats drain free of water?
Vending machines
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Vending machines
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Vending machines do not block access paths?
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Do Vending machines have 30% contrast with surrounding and background surfaces?
Toilets/Change rooms
Disabled Toilet/ change rooms
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Unisex toilet
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Is a unisex toilet provided for people with a disability?
Dimensions
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Dimensions
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Is there a minimum clear opening door with of the 850 mm?
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Is there pan circulation space 1600×2000 mm?
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Is there 950 mm space at the side of the WC pan?
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Is there 1200 mm space at the front of the pan (1100 mm if basin encroaches)?
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Is the toilet seat at a height of 460 to 480 mm?
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Are the flush, soap dispenser and hand dryer facilities less than 1100 mm from floor level?
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Is there Leg Clearance under the basin?
Doors
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Doors
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Is the door easy to open?
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Is there a D or lever style handle on the door?
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Is there an in-use indicator on the outside of the door?
Grabrails
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Grabrails
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Are there Grabrails at the back and side wall of the pan?
Paper holders/dispensers
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Paper holders/dispensers
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Is the toilet paper holder close to the pan and easy to reach?
Taps
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Taps
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Are the taps lever operated?
Clothes hanger
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Clothes hanger
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Is there a clothes hanging device at 1200 to 1350 mm from floor level?
Symbols
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Symbols
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Is the international symbol of access and/or deafness (white simple on blue background ) used to identify accessible toilets?
Signage
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Signage
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Are all signs clearly visible from both a standing and seated position (1400 to 1600 mm from floor level)?
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Where signs can be obscured (eg: by crowds) is the sign placed at a minimum height of 2000mm above floor level?
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Do signs contrast against the background of which there are placed?
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Are signs well in illuminated for clear viewing at day and night time
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Do letters and symbols contrast against the background of the sign?
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Are the sizes of the letters such that the sign can be read from an appropriate distance?
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Do toilet signs include Braille and raised letters?
Tactile ground surface indicators (TGSIs)
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Tactile ground surface indicators
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Are there directional indicators to toilets?
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Do TGSIs have appropriate contrast to their background surface?
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Are the TGSIs well maintained?
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Are the TGSIs installed so that the edges will not left?
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Are the TGSIs slip resistant?
Lighting
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Lighting
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Is that your effective lighting outside toilet entrance?
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Is there effective lighting inside the toilet?
Controls
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Controls
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Are any controls that need to be grasped/turned placed at the height of 900 to 1100 mm from floor level?
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Are any controls that need to be pushed place at a height of 900 to 1200 mm from floor level?
Food services/kiosks
Food Services/ Kiosks: wheelchair accessibility
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Wheelchair accessibility
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Our food and drinks services accessible to all passengers?
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Is there an 820mm space between tables in food and drink service areas?
Audio services
Audio services: alarms
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Alarms
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Do emergency alarms include of audible and visual indicators?
Hearing augmentation
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Hearing augmentation
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If a sound amplification system is provided, it is there a hearing augmentation system? (Eg visual displays and hearing loop) covering at least 10% of the total area; or in a single safety zone?
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Is there a sign to indicate area covered by hearing augmentation?
Accessible parking
Accessible parking: availability
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Accessible parking
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Are disabled bays provided?
Signage
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Signage
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Do the disabled bays have appropriate signage and markings i.e. white on blue symbol on the road plus disabled parking sign at end of parking bay?
Dimensions
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Dimensions
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If disabled bays are provided, are the bays adjacent to the shared zone with a Bollard?
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If not adjacent to the shared zones, are bays a minimum 5400 mm long times 3600 mm wide?
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If the shared zone is installed, are both the bays and shared zones individually a minimum of 5400 mm long x 2400 mm wide?
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Is there a minimum 2400 mm of space at either end of the disabled bay?
Kerb Ramps
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Kerb ramps
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Where disabled bays are provided, are kerb ramps to pathways installed?
Lighting
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Lighting
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Is there effective lighting provided to disabled parking bays?
Access paths
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Access paths
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Is there a continuous accessible path of travel 1200 mm wide and 2000 mm high from the disabled car bays to the principal public entrance?<br><br>