Wits Access Audit - External Environment

• Building

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• Number of floors

• Function

• Date of audit

  Date

• Audited by

SIGNAGE

• Areas intended for the use of people with disabilities are clearly marked with the international symbol of access.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where the international symbol of access displayed at?

  Select Entrance Toilet Parking Lift

  • Entrance
  • Toilet
  • Parking
  • Lift

• International symbol of access has a minimum height of 110mm and with the wheelchair user symbol facing to the right.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All signage are consistent, clear, visible and legible.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pedestrian way-finding map and directory provided in external environment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the signage over building entrances or on building visible from a distance of 10-15m?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Height of lettering at least 50mm or legible from a distance of 15m.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signage has sufficient colour contrast to make the signage clearly legible.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Overhead signage have a height clearance of at least 2.1m.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wall mounted signage for the purpose of information located between 1400-1700mm from the floor surface.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PARKING

• No. of designated parking bays.

• Is there at least one designated parking bay in employee parking area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• At least one designated bay per 25 parking spaces in an area of 50 or more parking bays.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the parking bay at least 3500x5000mm in dimensions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the shared space at least 1m in width between two standard bays?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the parking bay within 50m of the accessible entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1000x1000mm International symbol of access clearly demarcated in safety yellow on the floor.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Height clearance of 2.4m at entrance/exits and throughout parking area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vertical signage provided with international symbol of access positioned at least 2m in height from finish floor level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a level access/ drop-kerb from the parking bay to the accessible route/ pavement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT

• At least one accessible route is provided within the site from public transport nodes, parking, public streets and pavements.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Raised crossing or painted zebra-crossing provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the buildings along the route accessible at least on the ground floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accessible route of travel is at least 900mm in width or ideally at 1500mm in width.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No revolving doors, revolving gates or turnstile installed at the entrance to the campus/facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an alternative entrance at least 900mm wide with a nib of 450mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access control system is positioned at 1m above finish floor level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No doors and windows along the route present as obstacles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are security gates secured to the wall when opened.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All overhead obstacles are at least 2m above the floor surface.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any wall mounted fittings or obstacles along the route that are easily visible and contrasting in colour?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the wall mount fittings and obstacles (dustbins, fire equipment etc) shielded or recessed to prevent injuries?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No drainage channels located in pedestrian areas and path of travel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Openings in the floor not exceeding 13mm in width and perpendicular to the direction of travel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor chambered at 1:50 slope or 1.1° gradient.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pause areas with suitable seating are provided at 25m intervals.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 600-800mm warning TGSI install for the full width of the footpath at both ends of vehicular crossings/driveways.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor surface are stable, firm and slip resistant .

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No cobbles or gravels or loose finishes form part of the accessible route.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Raised crossing is level with the pavements at both ends.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pedestrian crossing clearly marked or painted in white/ safety yellow zebra-crossing stripes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Audible traffic signals provided at both end of the crossing.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the traffic lights gives priority to pedestrians?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bollards are spaced at least 1000mm in width and not obstructing the accessible route.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Kerb ramps slope at 1:8 or 7° gradient.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Kerb ramps on both sides of a carriageway are aligned with one another and the direction of travel.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FLOOR

• Floor surface are stable, firm and slip resistant.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No opening in the floor exceeding 13mm in width and perpendicular to the direction of travel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Change in level between floor surfaces or thresholds are less than 5mm.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No cobbles or gravels or loose finishes form part of the accessible route.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Change in floor level exceeding 600mm fitted with a balustrade.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ENTRANCES & EXITS

• No. of pedestrain entrances to site

• No. of accessible entrances.

• Clear opening width is at least 850mm.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Door swing clear of at least 1500x1500mm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Closing mechanism allows sufficient time for users to pass through the door.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Nib of at least 450mm at handle side of the door.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any revolving doors, revolving gates or turnstile at the entrance or along the route?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an alternative entrance at least 900mm wide with a nib of 450mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access control system are positioned at 1m above finish floor level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Type of door handle in use.

  Lever Handle

  Vertical Pull Handle

  Horizontal Pull Handle

  Emergency Push bars

  Door knob

• Handle positioned at 1000mm above the finish floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lever door handles at 150mm in length and at 1m in height above floor.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

RAMPS

• No. of ramps on site.

Please add a ramp.

• Ramps located in a convenient locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gradient of the ramp is at 1:12 or 5° and 6m in length between landings.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Minimum width of ramp is 1100mm.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Minimum length of landings at 1200 mm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ø35-50mm handrails at 1m in height on both side of the ramp and continuous between landings.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear width of 60mm between handrails and wall surface.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails extend 300mm at top and bottom of the ramp and return to the supporting structure or finish in a positive return.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails are supported centrally from below with a mounting not less than 50mm long.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Central handrail is provided at an interval of 2400mm where ramp exceed 2400mm in width.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ramp with a rise exceeding 600mm high have a skirting of 75-300mm to protect users from the edge of the raised surface.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor surface are stable, firm and slip resistant.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning tactile guidance provided in accordance with SANS784.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

STAIRCASES

• No. of outdoor staircases on site.

• Please add an outdoor staircase

Outdoor staircase

• Is outdoor staircase designed to prevent water from accumulating on the walking surface.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Width of the staircase at least 900mm in width.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Length of landing min 1100mm in length.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risers are consistent and not exceeding 170mm in height.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Solid risers.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No winders are used along the staircase.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Min 40mm contrasting nosing along the width of the tread.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ø35-50mm handrails at 1m in height on both side of the staircases and continuous between landings.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear width of 60mm between handrails and wall surface.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails extend 300mm at top and bottom of the staircase and return to the supporting structure or finish in a positive return.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails are supported centrally from below with a mounting not less than 50mm long.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Central handrail is provided at an interval of 2400mm where the staircase exceed 2400mm in width.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor surface are stable, firm and slip resistant.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning tactile guidance provided in accordance with SANS784.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CONTROLS & SWITCHES

• All light switches and security controls positioned at 1m above finish floor level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access control system are positioned at 1m above finish floor level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WARNING SIGNALS

• Emergency control in form of safety beacon with buttons positioned at 1m above finish floor level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency warning system included visible strobe light to warn hearing-impaired people.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All emergency warning signals such as smoke detectors, fire alarms and evacuation signals are demonstrated both visually and audibly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All fire controls and fire hydrants are located below 1200mm from the finish floor level and shielded/recessed to prevent injuries.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EXTERNAL LIGHTING

• External areas, parking areas and accessible routes are well lit at 20-50lux for safety and security.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting define the entrances and exits of buildings at 100lux.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signage is positioned in well-lit areas or illuminated with backlights.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• External ramps, stairs and landings are well illuminated at 100lux for safety and security.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flood lights are protected and not part of the accessible routes.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

STREET FURNITURE

• Public pavements are at least 900mm or ideally at 1500mm in width for pedestrian traffic and Non-Motorised transport.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Street lights, traffic lights, bollards and signage posts are positioned between 100-700mm from the kerb edge.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All the street furniture are not part of the accessible routes within the site from public transport nodes, parking, public streets and pavements.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any wall mounted fittings or obstacles such as dustbins and bollards along the route are easily visible and contrasting in colour.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins are colour-coded for recycling with opening at least 1000mm above finish floor level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bollards are not linked with chains or ropes which present a hazard to visually impaired people.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drinking fountain are clearly identified and easy to use for seated and standing position with the spout height at 750-915mm above the floor.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Seating furniture are at least 450mm high and 500mm wide.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LANDSCAPING

• Tree pits are protected with metal grating at the base with openings not exceeding 13mm.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Overhead tree branches have a height clearance of at least 2.1m.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No cobbles, gravels, loose finishes or groundcovers form part of any accessible routes.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gravels and loose soil do not spill from planters onto accessible routes.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Planters are protected with a solid kerb or suitable edge for cane detection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Landscape irrigation-sprinklers are installed in planter beds and do not water accessible routes.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Boardwalks and decks are structurally stable and fitted with balustrade where change in floor level exceeding 600mm.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water features do not obstruct the accessible routes and are protected with a solid kerb or suitable edge for cane detection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Interactive water features are fitted with a stable, firm and slip resistant floor finish.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Public artwork do not visually or physically obstruct the accessible routes and are suitably located to aid with orientation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

BUS STOP

• Bus shelters design are consistent, visible and clearly identified with appropriate signage.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Seating provided at bus shelters.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bus shelters are well lit at 30lux for safety and security.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Timetables, routes maps and related public transport information are consistent, clear, visible and legible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signage indicating bus route pick up and drop-off point is clearly indicated.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Level access is provided for wheelchair access to bus platform.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Parking bays of 2500x14000mm provided for buses.

  Yes

  No

  N/A