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Most public area are not accessible for disabled especially wheelchair user. Very few landing ramps are provided to facilitate the movement of
wheelchairs. Most entrances have steps, wheelchair user can't access from. Few parking lots are provided
to wheelchair user. Very few toilets are provided to wheelchair user. Few lifts are provided to access from lower level
to upper level as wheelchair user need negotiate with steps. Staff assistance is
only available at most front desk for disabled who find it difficult to pass through. For wheelchair user, must check where is the proper place to go.
Access criteria for each aspect (entrance, lifts, counters, toilets, etc.) are set
according to local and international standards by the summer of 1997 to early 1998.
Criteria used to determine accessibility:
RAMPS: Maximum gradient 1 in 12
CORRIDORS: Minimum clear width of 1050 mm
COUNTERS: Maximum height of 1000mm
ALL DOORS: Minimum clear width of 760mm between the open
door and the opposite jamb
LIFTS: Minimum door width of 760mm; minimum internal
space of 1070mm x 1070mm; maximum height of control panel 1370mm
TURNING SPACE FOR WHEELCHAIR: 1500mm x 1500mm
TOILET CUBICLES: Minimum door width of 760mm; minimun
internal space 1500mm x 1750mm with grab bar; washbasin accessible
FITTING ROOM: With bench of maximum height of 450mm and
sufficient turning space for wheelchair
TELEPHONE DIALS AND HANDSETS: Maximum height of
1370mm
CHANGE IN LEVELS: Should be ramped in passageway
CAR PARK: Specific parking space reserved which is
accessible to a lift
SEATING SPACE FOR WHEELCHAIR USER: Reserved space
no less than 800mm x 1200mm
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Editorial:
denotes facilities accessible to wheelchair users.