Wits Access Audit - Student Residence

• Building

• Add media

  Media

• 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

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the tactile door signage installed at the handle side of the door between 1400-1700mm from the floor surface?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the door signage gel embossed with room letter at the top and room numbers at the bottom?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signage of electronic aids to assist hearing-impaired people are displayed in venues and at entrances.

  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 building 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 turnstiles installed at the entrance to the 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

• No opening in the floor 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

INTERNAL CIRCULATION

• Well lit reception area, information point or help desk are provided near the primary entrance/ exit of the building or faculty.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended lighting at 250lux. Current light reading (lux):

• Recommended sound pressure level at 35-50 dBA. Current sound reading (dBA):

• Is the building accessible at least on the ground floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No revolving doors, revolving gates or turnstiles installed at the entrance to the facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  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

• 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 equipement etc) shielded or recessed to prevent injuries?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FLOOR

• Floor surface are stable, firm and slip resistant.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Carpet pile are less than 3mm.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No opening in the floor exceeding 13mm 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

• No. of entrances to buildings.

• 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

• No revolving doors, revolving gates or turnstile installed 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

DOORS

• Please add a door if multiple door standards are used in a building.

Door

• Clear opening width is at least 850mm including one opening leaf of a double door.

  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

• 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 1000mm in height above the finish floor level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

RAMPS

• No. of internal ramps in buildings.

• No. of external ramps around the buildings.

• Please add a ramp.

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 stairwells in the building.

• No. of spiral staircases in the building.

• No. of outdoor staircases around the buildings.

• Please add an outdoor staircase

Outdoor staircase

• 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

• Please add an Indoor staircase.

Indoor staircase

• 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

LIFTS

• Number of lifts in building.

• If no lifts are provided in the building is there a platform stair-lift or chair stair-lift installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please add a lift if multiple lifts are used in the building.

Lift

• Elevators serve all the floors that are accessible by stair access.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lift cars have a minimum internal dimensions of 1100x1400mm.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifts doors have a clear opening width of at least 800mm.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Horizontal handrails fitted on all sides at 850-1000mm at a height of 850-1000mm above the floor.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mirror fitted on the top half of the rear wall equal to the width of the lift.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Unobstructed space of at least 1.5x1.5m at the entrance of the lift on each floor.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Audible and visible warning in the lift lobby and car indicating approach, arrival, door opening/closing, the floor level requested and at which the floor the lift stops.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Internal and external control buttons at 900-1200mm above floor level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• External and internal controls have tactile identification (raised numbers on the button or Braille to the right of the buttons) and are contrasting in colour.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Light level at lift controls at minimum 150lux.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lift stop at level with the landing on each floor.

  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

• Type of switch used.

  Rocker Action

  Push Pad

  Passive infrared sensor

• Power outlets or power skirting positioned at least 500mm from finish floor level and at least 450mm away from corners.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power outlets or power skirting position 150mm above working surfaces and at least 450mm from corners.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WARNING SIGNALS

• Emergency control in form of break glass units 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

LIGHTING & ACOUSTIC

• Lighting controlled by passive infrared sensors provided in external circulation areas, internal circulation areas, and bathrooms, where these facilities are used after dark. Where passive infrared sensors cannot be provided, night lights are provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Internal spaces have appropriate acoustic protection to prevent unwanted noises and reverberations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended sound pressure level in bedroom at 30-40 dBA. Current sound reading (dBA):

KITCHEN

• Please add a kitchen.

Kitchen

• Area/ Department/ Room

• Worktops positioned at 710-800mm above the floor.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Worktops have leg clearance of minimum 700mm to the underside and with a knee recess of 800mm width & 635mm depth.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Kitchen sink with maximum depth of 150mm installed with 800x635mm leg clearance to the underside.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Single lever mixer tap with a lever handle at least 100mm long and within reach of any wheelchair user.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hob/ stove installed with 800x600mm leg clearance to the underside and with a knee recess of 650mm.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Food preparation area provided next to cooking area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Microwave/ oven ideally positioned on worktops or at 740mm height above the floor.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bar fridge or single fridge with maximum height of 1200mm provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shelving at 1000-1200mm height.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficient colour contrast between worktops and other areas for persons with visual impairments.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting level satisfactory in the kitchen at 150lux.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Minimum Ø1500mm wheelchair turning space provided in kitchen area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

BEDROOM

• Please add a bedroom.

Bedroom

• Area/ Department/ Room number:

• Minimum Ø1500mm wheelchair turning space provided in bedroom.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Study desks have leg clearance of minimum 700mm to the underside and with a knee recess of 800mm width & 635mm depth.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shelving at 1000-1200mm height.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Top of the mattress at 480-500mm above the floor to allow for ease of transfer between the bed and wheelchair.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mattress is firm and fitted with memory foam to support spinal posture.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bedside table is provided next to the bed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cupboards/ closets should be designed with shelvings, drawers and rails at minimum 400 to maximum 1200mm height from the floor level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cupboard door handles must be at least 150mm in length and at 1m in height above floor.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ACCESSIBLE TOILET

• No. of accessible toilet in building.

• Is the building zoned as residential?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In building of occupancy class H1 (residential) where bedrooms are provided with private bathrooms, at least one bedroom per 25 is provided with an accessible bathroom.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In building of occupancy class H1 (residential) where bedrooms are NOT provided with bathrooms, at least one accessible toilet per 25 bedrooms and one accessible bathroom is provided on each floor level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• At least one accessible toilet at each toilet cluster

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do people with disabilities travel less than 45m vertically and 25m horizontally to reach accessible toilets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please add an accessible toilet (identical toilets should be audited once).

Accessible Toilet

• Area/ Department/ Room number:

• Door opens outwards with a clear space of 1.5x1.5m space outside the door.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Door opens inwards with an internal clear space of 1.2m dia clear of fittings including the door swing.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Door have a clear opening width of at least 900mm.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Door fitted with a suitable locking mechanism indicating occupancy and that can be open from the outside in case of emergency.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Door fitted with a kick plate on the inside and outside.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 300mm long, Ø25mm vertical grab rail installed on the inside of the door at 1m height from the floor finish to the top of the rail and 300mm away from the hinged side.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 300mm long, Ø25mm horizontal grab rail installed on the outside of the door at 1m height from the floor finish and 300mm away from the opening side of the door.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Minimum internal dimension of compartment is at least 1.8x1.8m

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Centreline of toilet positioned at 450-500mm from nearest side wall.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Front end of the toilet is not less than 690mm from the rear wall.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Top of toilet seat positioned at 480-500mm above finish floor level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ø32-38mm cranked grab rail installed on the adjacent wall to the toilet at 740mm above finish floor level and 380mm from rear wall. Crank grab rail is 300mm horizontally, 300mm at 45° upwards and 300mm vertically.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ø32-38mm horizontal grab rail installed at the back of the toilet at 740mm above finish floor level with its centreline meeting the centreline of the toilet.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sanitary fixtures and fitting are located at 900-1200mm above finish floor level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Soap dispenser, hand-drier, mirror, coat hook, vanity shelf and toilet paper holder provided in the accessible toilet.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Push pad or lever extension to the flushing control used?

  Push Pad

  Lever extension

• Push Pad located at 900-1200mm to the top of the unit above the finish floor level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 150mm lever extension to the flushing control positioned on the outer side, on top of or behind the toilet, operable from the transfer side and easy to use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Washbasin mounted without pedestal or legs at a height of 820mm or less from the finish floor level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Washbasin have a vertical clearance of 650mm from under the basin to the floor measured at a point not less than 160mm from the front of and underside of the basin.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vanity shelf installed at level with the washbasin with a clear underside height of 750mm above the finish floor level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Optional hinged support arm installed at the transfer side of the toilet at 300mm from the centre of the toilet and at 740mm above finish floor level .

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What type of tap installed at the washbasin?

  Lever

  Handle

  Medical Elbow

  Electronic Sensor

  Push tap

• Single lever mixer tap with a lever handle at least 100mm long and within reach of any person sitting on the toilet.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor surface in toilet and bathroom are stable, firm and slip-resistant under wet and dry conditions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SHOWER

• Please add a shower cubicle.

Shower cubicle

• Area/ Department/ Room number:

• Shower cubicle is designed without a kerb or level change to allow a wheelchair user to roll into such cubicle.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Door opens outwards with a clear space of 1.5x1.5m space outside the door.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Door opens inwards with an internal clear space of 1.2m dia clear of fittings including the door swing.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Door have a clear opening width of at least 900mm.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Door fitted with a suitable locking mechanism indicating occupancy and that can be open from the outside in case of emergency.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Door fitted with a kick plate on the inside and outside.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 300mm long, Ø25mm vertical grab rail installed on the inside of the door at 1m height from the floor finish to the top of the rail and 300mm away from the hinged side.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 300mm long, Ø25mm horizontal grab rail installed on the outside of the door at 1m height from the floor finish and 300mm away from the opening side of the door.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Centreline of collapsible shower seat positioned at 500mm from nearest side wall.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Collapsible shower seat is at least 460x480mm.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Top of shower seat is positioned at 500mm above finish floor level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Optional hinged support arm installed at the transfer side of the shower seat at 320mm from the centre of the shower seat and at 740mm above finish floor level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ø32-38mm cranked grab rail installed on the adjacent wall to the shower seat at 740mm above finish floor level and 380mm from rear wall. Crank grab rail is 300mm horizontally, 300mm at 45° upwards and 300mm vertically.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand shower and shower rail fitting located at 1000mm above finish floor level and within reach of any person sitting on the shower seat.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Single lever mixer tap with a lever handle at least 100mm long and within reach of any person sitting on the shower seat.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable 1000x1200mm shower curtain provided with railing mounted at 2100mm above finish floor level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Coat hook located at 1000mm above finish floor level and 1210mm from rear wall.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor of compartment sloped at 1:80 to designated shower drain.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor surface are stable, firm and slip-resistant under wet and dry conditions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

BATH TUB

• Please add a bath tub.

Bath Tub

• Area/ Department/ Room number:

• Bath tub is at least 700x1700mm with a flat slip-resisant base.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rim of the bath is at 480mm above the finish floor level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Single lever mixer tap with a lever handle at least 100mm long and within reach of any person sitting in the bath tub.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand shower and bath mixer fitting located within reach of any person sitting in the bath tub

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1200x800x90mm T-grab bar located at 580mm above finish floor level and 500mm from nearest side wall.

  Yes

  No

  N/A