ACCESS AUDIT – PROPERTY INSPECTION
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CONTENTS
PROPERTY - GENERAL .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
ACCESS TO SITE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
LANDSCAPING ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
ACCESSIBLE CAR PARKING ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
STAIRS & STEPS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
RAMPS & WALKWAYS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
KERB RAMPS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
STEP RAMPS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
THRESHOLD RAMPS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
TACTILE GROUND SURFACE INDICATORS (TGSI’s) .................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
ENTRANCES .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
INTERNAL ACCESSWAYS .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
CONTROLS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
HEARING AUGMENTATION ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
SIGNAGE........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
CONTRAST .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
FURNITURE, FIXTURES & FITTINGS .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
LIFTS .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
SANITARY FACILITY (compliant with AS 1428.1:2009) ................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
SANITARY FACILITY (compliant with AS 1428.1:2001) ................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
SHOWER (not included in Sanitary Facility compliant with AS 1428.1:2009) ............................................................................................................................................... 16
SHOWER (not included in Sanitary Facility compliant with AS 1428.1:2001) ............................................................................................................................................... 16
AMBULANT TOILET ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
MEETING & CONFERENCE ROOMS ETC. .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
ASSEMBLY AREAS ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
KITCHEN & DINING AREAS .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
SPECTATOR FACILITIES .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRES ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
SWIMMING POOLS ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
PLAYGROUNDS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
MISCELLANEOUS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
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PROPERTY - GENERAL
General description
ACCESS TO SITE
Mandatory requirements
Complies
Y/N
Comments
Y/N
Comments
Are there accessible pathways from the main pedestrian entry
points of the property boundary to the building entrance?
Are there accessible pathways between buildings connected by
a pedestrian link?
Is there an accessible pathway from the designated accessible
carparking space to the building entrance?
Do accessible pathways have 1000 width?
Do accessible pathways have 2000 overhead clearance?
Do any items encroach onto accessible pathways? (seats, bins,
plants, etc)
Do the accessible pathways have a firm, slip-resistant surface?
Do gratings have openings no greater than 13mm and are they
transverse to the dominant direction of travel (unless the
openings are less than 8mm)?
Are there hazard TGSI’s at pedestrian/vehicle conflicts?
Other?
Optional requirements
Is there directional signage at the property entry leading to the
Principal Pedestrian Entrance?
Are edges of accessible pathways in contrast to adjoining
surfaces?
Do objects along accessible pathways have effective contrast to
surrounding surfaces?
Is seating with arm and backrests provided at along accessible
pathways? (every 60 m)
Are objects such as seating set back at least 500 mm from
accessible pathways?
Are there directional TGSI’s provided at changes of direction?
Is there lighting for night time use?
Other?
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LANDSCAPING
Mandatory requirements
Complies
Y/N
Comments
Y/N
Comments
Complies
Y/N
Comments
Other?
Optional requirements
Are accessible pathways free from leaves, bark, seeds or other
dropped plant material?
Does the landscape design facilitate pedestrian safety?
Are planter boxes or pots clear of accessible pathways?
Is landscaping maintained to provide clear lines of sight?
Are plantings used to aid orientation or way finding? (distinctive
scents, textures, appearance, colours)
Other?
ACCESSIBLE CAR PARKING
Mandatory requirements
If there are no more than 5 parking spaces is an accessible
space provided? No “designation” required
Are the required numbers of access car parks provided?
Is there a continuous accessible path from parking bay to
pathway?
Are the 90º access parking bays 5400 x 2400 with 5400 x 2400
shared space on one side and 2400 shared space at end of
parking bay?
Are the parallel access parking bays 7800 x 3200 with 1600
shared space on non-vehicular side?
Is there a minimum overhead clearance of 2200 on accessways
to the access parking bay?
Is there a minimum overhead clearance of 2500 mm within the
access parking bay?
Does access parking bay have a firm and level surface
(maximum 1:40 crossfall – 1:33 if surface is bitumen)?
Does the shared area have a bollard?
If a kerb ramp is provided is it at a corner of the parking bay?
Does the parking bay have a ground surface symbol of correct
dimensions and colours?
Is line marking yellow?
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Other?
Optional requirements
Are there directional signs from car park entry to access parking
bay?
Are accessible car parks provided as close as possible to the
principal pedestrian entrance?
Is the parking area free from plants that overhang or drop seeds,
berries, leaves or bark?
Are there two elevated signs to identify and reserve the access
parking bay?
If pedestrians must cross vehicle area, are marked and clearly
identifiable crossings provided?
Is the parking area well lit for night time use?
Other?
Y/N
Comments
Complies
Y/N
Comments
Y/N
Comments
Complies
Y/N
Comments
STAIRS & STEPS
Mandatory requirements
Do fire isolated stairs have contrasting nosing strips? – no other
requirements apply to fire isolated stairs
Do stairs have 1000 minimum clear width?
Do stairs have handrails on both sides 865 – 1000 above
nosings, 30-50Ø, offset from wall 50 and extending 300 at top &
bottom?
Do treads have 50 – 75 wide contrast nosing strips?
Do treads have a slip resistant surface?
Are risers closed and of opaque construction?
Are there TGSI’s at top and bottom of stairs? Refer to TGSI
section
Are there TGSI’s at non-enclosed landings where there is no
continuous handrail?
Other?
Optional requirements
Are handrails of non-reflective material and of a contrasting
colour?
Does stair have effective, uniform lighting for night time use?
Other?
RAMPS & WALKWAYS
Mandatory requirements
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Is there a fire isolated ramp? No requirements apply
Do connected ramps have a rise of 3.6M maximum?
Do walkways & ramps have 1000 minimum width (1500 if
curved)?
Do walkways & ramps have 2000 overhead clearance?
Are ramps set back 900 from boundaries and 400 from
transverse accessways?
Do ramps have handrails 865 – 1000 above ramp, 30-50Ø on
both sides that extend 300 beyond end of ramp?
Do ramps have kerbs on both sides?
Do walkways (gradient between 1:20 – 1:33) have landings at
required intervals?
Do walkways have abutting ground surfaces level with the
walkway for 600mm minimum?
Do ramps (gradient between 1:14 [71mm fall per 1M] – 1:20)
have landings at required intervals?
Are landings of minimum 1200 mm length or 1500 where there is
a change of direction?
Do landings have 1500 x 1500 clearance (they can have splayed
corner) at changes of direction?
Do walkways & ramps have slip resistant surfaces?
Are there TGSI’s at the top and bottom of ramp? Refer to TGSI
section
Other?
Optional requirements
Does ramp surface have an effective contrast to surrounding
elements?
Are handrails of non-reflective material and of a contrasting
colour?
Does ramp have effective, uniform lighting for night time use?
Other?
Y/N
Comments
Complies
Y/N
Comments
KERB RAMPS
Mandatory requirements
Do kerb ramps have maximum 190 rise, 1520 length, 1:8
gradient, splayed edge & slip resistant surface?
Is there a level landing at the top (1500) and bottom (1200) of
kerb ramp?
Do kerb ramps (not in the direct continuous accessible path of
travel, more than 3M from the building line or boundary or
shallower than 1:8.5) have TGSI’s? Refer to TGSI section
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Do kerb ramps have a slip resistant surface?
Is there a smooth transition between kerb ramp and pathway /
road?
Other?
Optional requirements
Y/N
Comments
Mandatory requirements
Complies
Y/N
Comments
Y/N
Comments
Complies
Y/N
Comments
Y/N
Comments
Complies
Y/N
Comments
Other?
STEP RAMPS
Do step ramps have maximum 190 rise, 1900 length & 1:10
maximum gradient?
Is there a 1500 level landing at the top and bottom of step
ramps?
Do step ramps have splayed edges or 450 high barriers or
balustrades & slip resistant surface?
Other?
Optional requirements
Other?
THRESHOLD RAMPS
Mandatory requirements
Do threshold ramps have maximum 35 rise, 280 length, 1:8
gradient & slip resistant surface?
Other?
Optional requirements
Other?
TACTILE GROUND SURFACE INDICATORS (TGSI’s)
Mandatory requirements
Refer also to Ramps & Stairways sections
In Aged Care type buildings TGSI’s are not required to stairs &
ramps if there are continuous handrails with warning domed
buttons along accessways
Are TGSI’s installed prior to hazards on pathways, including
overhead hazards less than 2M AFL?
Do TGSI’s cover the full width of the path of travel?
Are TGSI’s installed at right angles to path of travel?
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Are TGSI’s set back 300 from edge of hazard?
Are TGSI’s 300 - 400 long (where landing is less than 3M long)
or 600 – 800 long (where landing is less than 3M long)?
Are TGSI’s installed along edges where pedestrian ways abut
vehicular carriageways?
Do TGSI’s have the appropriate contrast to ground surfaces?
Are TGSI’s well maintained?
Are TGSI’s installed to ensure no tripping hazard is created?
Other?
Optional requirements
Are directional TGSI’s installed at changes in direction?
Are directional TGSI’s installed to provide direction to urban
elements (bus stops, kerb ramps, toilets etc.)?
Other?
Y/N
Comments
Complies
Y/N
Comments
ENTRANCES
Mandatory requirements
Is access provided through the principal pedestrian entrance?
If there is more than one entrance, are 50% of them accessible
(including the principal pedestrian entrance)?
In a building of more than 500m/s floor area are all nonaccessible entrances no more than 50M from accessible
entrances?
If the pedestrian entrance has multiple doorways is one doorway
accessible (up to 3 doorways) or 50% accessible (more than 3
doorways)?
Are there a steps, stairs or ramps to entrances with compliant
landings? Refer to Ramps & Stairs sections
Does the doorway have a compliant threshold ramp? Refer to
Threshold Ramp section
Do doors have 850 minimum clearance and required circulation
space?
Do doors have lever style handles 900-1100 AFL?
Are the entrance doors “heavy”?
Is there is a door mat and if so is it recessed?
Do doors and/or door frames have an effective contrast to
adjacent surfaces?
Do any full glass doors and sidelights, without chair rail or
transom, have a contrasting strip (75 wide 900-1000 AFL to
bottom edge?
refer DOOR SCHEDULE
refer DOOR SCHEDULE
refer DOOR SCHEDULE
refer DOOR SCHEDULE
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Other?
Optional requirements
If doors are automatic, is there an affective motion as well as
standing / presence sensor installed?
Is there a door bell or call device provided (between 900 – 1100
mm)?
Does the entrance have effective lighting outside as well as
inside?
Other?
Y/N
Comments
Complies
Y/N
Comments
INTERNAL ACCESSWAYS
Mandatory requirements
Ramp and/or lift access is not required to upper storeys if the
building has no more than 3 storeys and the floor area of the
upper storeys is no more than 200m/s
Does the accessway have a 1000 minimum clear width?
Does the accessway have 2000 (1980 at doorways) overhead
clearance?
Are there 2000L x 1800W passing spaces at maximum 20M
centres where there is not a clear line of sight?
Are there 2070L x 1540W turning spaces at 20M maximum
centres or where it is not possible to continue on the
accessway?
Do 60º - 90º corners have 1500 x 1500 clearance (they can
have splayed corner)?
Is the floor surface firm and slip resistant?
Does the carpet have a low pile?
Are all floor mats recessed?
Are there any changes in level or any other barriers to internal
access?
Are there internal ramps? (refer to ramps section)
Are there internal stairs? (refer to stairs section)
Does any glazing capable of being mistaken for a doorway or
opening, without chair rail or transom, on accessways (including
doors and sidelights) have a contrasting strip 75 wide 900-1000
AFL to bottom edge?
Do doors have 850 minimum clearance and required circulation
space?
Do doors have lever style handles 900-1100 AFL?
Are doors heavy?
refer DOOR SCHEDULE
refer DOOR SCHEDULE
refer DOOR SCHEDULE
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Is there a minimum 1450 clearance between doorways and/or
door leafs (in the open position) in airlocks etc.?
Other?
Optional requirements
Y/N
Comments
Mandatory requirements
Complies
Y/N
Comments
Y/N
Comments
Complies
Y/N
Comments
Other?
CONTROLS
Are controls and switches (excluding GPO’s) on accessible
paths of travel only, mounted 900-1100 AFL and 500 from
internal corners?
Are GPO’s in accessible sole occupancy units & access
toilets only, mounted 600-1100 AFL and 500 from internal
corners?
Other?
Optional requirements
Do the following items have 30% luminance contrast
Equipment controls (fans, A/C, heaters)
Light switches & power points
Lift buttons
Emergency alarm buttons
Other?
HEARING AUGMENTATION
Mandatory requirements
Is a sound amplification system installed where an inbuilt
amplication system is provided in a Class 9b building,
auditorium, conference room or meeting room?
Is there hearing augmentation at any screened reception
counter, ticket office, teller etc where an inbuilt amplication
system is provided
Does the hearing augmentation system cover the required area
and are receivers available – if being used?
Are screens or scoreboards (associated with a Class 9b building
and able to display public announcements) capable of
supplementing a public address system?
Is there Braille & tactile signage indicating the type of hearing
augmentation, area covered and where receivers can be
obtained – if being used?
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Other?
Optional requirements
Are there acoustic design elements to reduce noise; such as
rubber tips on furniture, soft furnishings, carpet, double glazing
etc.?
Is hearing augmentation available in meeting rooms (seating 5
or more)?
Other?
Y/N
Comments
Complies
Y/N
Comments
Y/N
Comments
SIGNAGE
Mandatory requirements
Refer also to Sanitary Facility & Hearing Augmentation sections
Is there Braille & tactile signage to direct people from a nonaccessible entrance to an accessible entrance?
Is there Braille & tactile signage to direct people from a nonaccessible toilet to an Accessible toilet?
Is tactile and Braille signage mounted 1200 – 1600 AFL?
Is signage mounted on the latch side of doors between 50300mm from architrave? Or if not possible then on the doors?
Do signs have rounded corners?
Do signs have the ISO symbol (white symbol on blue
background)?
Do signs use a combination of lower and upper case lettering
(Sentence case)? Is lettering between 15-55mm high
(uppercase)?
Is there illumination of signage for day and night use?
Other?
Optional requirements
Is signage mounted in a way visible from both a seated and a
standing position?
Is there appropriate signage (including tactile and Braille) where
directional decisions are made?
Is there signage (both tactile and Braille) at the main building
entry, both inside and out, giving directional and general
information about buildings and facilities, including services and
access for people with disabilities?
If audio signage is provided, is the information also provided in
text?
Other?
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CONTRAST
Mandatory requirements
Complies
Y/N
Comments
Y/N
Comments
Complies
Y/N
Comments
Do the following items have 30% luminance contrast
Vehicle & pedestrian conflicts
Doorways, frames, trims
Stair nosings
TGSI’s
Toilet seats
Signs
Other?
Optional requirements
All elements to be of non reflective material & glare free
Kerb ramps
Path edges and pathways
Ramp edges
Traffic calming devices (speed bumps etc)
Bollards (contrast strip near the top)
Window frames & coverings
Overhanging features
Shower doors or curtains
Taps
Toilet roll holders
Toilet flushing controls
Grabrails and handrails
Seating
Vertical and horizontal connections
(floor and wall)
Vertical supports (posts, columns etc.)
Furniture and floors
Countertops (top & carcass)
Cupboard and door handles
Lips and edges
Other?
FURNITURE, FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Mandatory requirements
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Other?
Optional requirements
Are some tables, counter sections or worktops 900L, 830-870
AFL & with 800-840 clearance under (where one provided 830870, where two or more, at least one at 730-770 & one at 830870)?
Is there 800-840w clearance between legs & divisions under
tables, counters or worktops?
Do counters & worktops have rounded corners
Is there 1630 clearance between tables for wheelchair users and
adjacent chairs (when pulled out)?
Is there seating 450 AFL with both armrests and backrests?
Are there adjustable height desks 700-850 AFL?
Are some desks, 830-870 AFL with 800-840 clearance under &
with 800-840w clearance between legs & divisions?
Is there 800-1300 circulation space at storage units?
Are aisles 1200w minimum between displays & merchandising
units?
Are shelves & storage areas mounted 1350 maximum AFL?
Are display stands and information racks at 250-1350 AFL?
Are vending machine operative components 500 – 1200 AFL)?
Are bed mattresses 480-500 AFL?
Is there circulation space of 1000 – sides & 1540 – foot of beds?
Are drinking fountains accessible?
Other?
Y/N
Comments
Complies
Y/N
Comments
LIFTS
Mandatory requirements
Is a lift installed?
Does the lift door have a minimum clearance of 900 mm?
Are there detection beams in the door opening?
Is the floor area of the lift car 1100 x 1400 for lifts travelling less
than 12M or 1400 x 1600 minimum for lifts travelling more than
12M?
There is a concession if the floor area of the existing lift car is
1100 x 1400 minimum for lifts travelling less than 12M?
Does the lift car have 30-50Ø handrails 600L (minimum) and
850 950 AFL?
If the lift car has a width or depth less than 1400 are there 2
control panels?
See concession in next item
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Are lift control buttons 700-1250 AFL, illuminated or have
coloured surrounds and do they have tactile and Braille
components?
Are there audible announcements for each floor level within the
lift car (for lifts serving more than 2 levels) or a tone?
Does the lift car have a hands free emergency communication
system with a button & light to signal the call has been received,
and accessible from a seated position?
Are there audible and visible indicators at each landing to
indicate the arrival of the lift car (for lifts serving more than 2
levels)?
Does each floor level have clearly signed buttons adjacent to lift
entrance 900-1200 AFL (Braille and tactile if buttons are more
than 200 apart)?
Where there are 3 or more lifts in a bank are there audible and
visible indicators at each landing to indicate the arrival and
direction of the lift car?
Other?
Optional requirements
Is hearing augmentation available in case of emergency?
Is the lift clearly signposted from the building entry, including
tactile and Braille components?
Are handrails of a contrasting colour?
Are the internal walls of a non-reflective material?
Other?
Y/N
Comments
Complies
Y/N
Comments
SANITARY FACILITY (compliant with AS 1428.1:2009)
Mandatory requirements
Is a unisex Accessible Toilet provided on every level where there
are other toilets?
If there is more than one accessible toilet, are they of opposite
hands?
Does the facility include a WC pan, basin, shelf or bench top and
means of disposal of sanitary towels?
Is the room size (without a shower) 2630 x 1900 or 2300 x 2300
minimum? Minimum dimension depends on door & fixtures
locations
Is the room size (with a shower) 2630 x 2300 minimum?
Minimum dimension depends on door & fixtures locations
If there is a shower refer to Shower Facility section
If not do not assess any further items against this section but refer to Sanitary Facility
(compliant with AS 1428.1:2001)
If not do not assess any further items against this section but refer to Sanitary Facility
(compliant with AS 1428.1:2001)
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Is there sufficient pan clearance (1900 x 2300 mm to 900 mm
height)?
Is there a clear 1400 mm space in front of the pan (1300 mm if
basin encroaches)?
Is front of pan mounted 790-810 from back wall and is centreline
450-460 from side wall?
Is the top of the seat between 460-480 mm AFL?
Is the seat of full round construction and with sufficient contrast?
Does the pan have a backrest?
Are flush controls proud of the surface and located in the correct
zone?
Is the toilet paper holder mounted in the correct zone?
Are there compliant side and rear grabrails 30-40Ø, 800 AFL &
50-60 off wall?
Is the basin mounted 800-830 AFL, 425 minimum (to centreline)
from side wall and with sufficient legroom?
Do taps have lever handles or sensor plates and is heated water
delivered through a mixing spout?
Is there a vanity top (120w x 300d minimum) adjacent to basin
800 -830 AFL or a separate shelf (300w x 120d minimum) 900 –
1000 AFL?
If a mirror is provided (not mandatory) is it above or adjacent to
basin, 350w and extend from 900 – 1850 AFL?
Are soap & towel dispensers, hand dryers etc mounted 900 1100 AFL and 500 from internal corners?
Is there a coat hook mounted 1200 -1350 AFL and 500 from
internal corners? 2 to be provided if a shower is included in the
room
Is there a sanitary towel disposal bin?
If there is a baby change table does it encroach on the
circulation space, have a maximum height of 820 with 720
clearance under?
Do doors have 850 minimum clearance and required circulation
space?
Do doors have lever style handles 900-1100 AFL?
Does the lock indicate in-use?
Can the door be opened easily from the outside in case of
emergency?
Is there signage with ISA, symbols, tactile and Braille 20
minimum font height? Refer also to Signage section
Do the signs indicate handing?
Other?
refer DOOR SCHEDULE
refer DOOR SCHEDULE
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Optional requirements
Is there an emergency call button?
Are hot and cold taps clearly marked?
Is there sufficient lighting?
Other?
Y/N
Comments
Complies
Y/N
Comments
SANITARY FACILITY (compliant with AS 1428.1:2001)
Mandatory requirements
Only to be assessed if Sanitary Facility does not comply with
Sanitary Facility (compliant with AS1428.12009)
Is a unisex Accessible Toilet provided?
If there is more than one accessible toilet, are they of opposite
hands?
If there is a shower refer to Shower Facility section
Is the room size (without a shower) 2200 x 1600 minimum?
Minimum dimension depends on door & fixtures locations
Is the room size (with a shower) 2500 x 2000 minimum?
Minimum dimension depends on door & fixtures locations
Is there sufficient pan clearance (1900 x 2300 mm to 900 mm
height)?
Is there a clear 1200 mm space in front of the pan (1100 mm if
basin encroaches)?
Is the top of the seat between 460-480 mm AFL?
Is the seat of full round construction?
Is the pan mounted 790-810 from the back wall and is centreline
450-460 from side wall?
Are flush controls located in the correct zone?
Are there compliant side and rear grabrails 30-40Ø, 800 AFL &
50-60 off wall?
Is the toilet paper holder mounted in the correct zone?
Is the basin mounted 770-800 AFL, 400 minimum (to centreline)
from side wall and with sufficient legroom?
Do taps have lever handles or sensor plates and is heated water
delivered through a mixing spout?
If a mirror is provided (not mandatory) is it 350w and extend from
900 – 1850 AFL? If a second mirror is provided it shall extend
from 780-1850AFL
If a shelf is provided (not mandatory) is it 900 – 1000 AFL?
Are soap & towel dispensers, hand dryers etc mounted 900 1100 AFL?
If not do not assess any further items
If not do not assess any further items
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Is there a coat hook mounted 1200 -1350 AFL and 500 from
internal corners or within the reach of a person seated on a
shower seat if a shower is included in the room?
Do doors have 800 minimum clearance and required circulation
space?
Do doors have lever style handles 900-1100 AFL?
Is there signage with ISA, symbols and tactile and Braille fonts?
Other?
refer DOOR SCHEDULE
refer DOOR SCHEDULE
SHOWER (not included in Sanitary Facility compliant with AS 1428.1:2009)
Complies
Mandatory requirements
Comments
Y/N
Is a shower required? Only required for Class 1b, 2, 3, 9a, 9b, 9c
& 10a
If there is more than one shower are they opposite hand?
Is the room size 2350 x 1600 minimum? Minimum dimension
If not do not assess any further items against this section but refer to Shower
depends on door & fixtures locations?
(compliant with AS 1428.1:2001)
Is there 1160 x 1100 circulation space in the shower recess?
If not do not assess any further items against this section but refer to Shower
(compliant with AS 1428.1:2001)
Are there compliant grabrails 30-40Ø & 50-60 off wall?
Does the shower screen maintain the required circulation
space?
Are the shower recess and the circulation space floors level?
Does shower recess have a 400 x 1000 minimum folding, slipresistant, self-draining seat? At 470-480mm AFL
Is there a vertical showerhead support 1000 – 1900 mm AFL?
Is there a hand-held shower head with a minimum hose of
1500mm length?
Do taps have lever handles or sensor plates?
Are soap holders mounted in correct zone?
Is there a minimum of two clothes hanging devices mounted
1200 -1350 AFL (one within 400 mm and one within 600 mm of
folding seat)?
Other?
SHOWER (not included in Sanitary Facility compliant with AS 1428.1:2001)
Complies
Mandatory requirements
Comments
Y/N
If there is more than one shower are they opposite hand?
Is the room size 2350 x 1600 minimum? Minimum dimension
If not do not assess any further items
depends on door & fixtures locations?
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If not do not assess any further items
Is there 1160 x 1100 circulation space in the shower recess?
Are there compliant grabrails 30-40Ø & 50-60 off wall?
Does the shower screen maintain the required circulation
space?
Are the shower recess and the circulation space floors level?
Does shower recess have a 400 x 1000 minimum folding, slipresistant, self-draining seat? At 470-480mm AFL
Is there a vertical showerhead support 1000 – 1900 mm AFL?
Do taps have lever handles or sensor plates?
Are soap holders mounted in correct zone?
Is there a minimum of two clothes hanging devices mounted
1200 -1350 AFL (one within 400 mm and one within 600 mm of
folding seat)?
Other?
AMBULANT TOILET
Mandatory requirements
Complies
Y/N
At each group of toilets where there are one or more toilets in
addition to an access toilet is there an ambulant toilet
compartment for males & females?
Is the cubicle 900-920 wide?
Is there 900 clearance between pan and door and/or door leaf
(in open position)?
Are there compliant side grabrails 30-40Ø, 800 AFL & 50-60 off
wall?
Is the toilet paper holder mounted in the correct zone?
Is there a coat hook mounted 1350 -1500 AFL?
Do doors have 700 minimum clear width and in-use indicators?
Is there Braille & tactile signage? Refer also to Signage section
Other?
Comments
refer DOOR SCHEDULE
CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA
Mandatory requirements
Complies
Y/N
Comments
Y/N
Comments
Refer to other sections for general requirements
Other?
Optional requirements
Is there a continuous accessible path of travel from entry to
reception counter?
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Does counter have effective contrast between counter top and
vertical elements?
Is a 900L section of the counter 830-870 AFL with a 800-840
clearance below to allow for wheelchair access?
Is there an audible and visual queuing system?
Is there seating in waiting area with both arm and backrests?
Are display and information stands 1350 maximum height with
1200 clearance?
Is signage mounted 1200–1600 AFL?
Is the reception area effectively lit?
Other?
MEETING & CONFERENCE ROOMS ETC.
Mandatory requirements
Complies
Y/N
Comments
Y/N
Comments
Complies
Y/N
Comments
Refer to other sections for general requirements
Other?
Optional requirements
Is there provision for wheelchair users to sit at tables in various
locations throughout the room?
Is there seating 450 AFL with both armrests and backrests?
Are some tables 830-870 AFL with 800-840 clearance under?
Is there 1630 clearance between tables for wheelchair users and
adjacent chairs (when pulled out)?
Is there a hearing augmentation system installed in rooms?
Refer to Hearing Augmentation section
If a dais is provided, is it accessible by wheelchair users?
Are edges of dais’ clearly defined by a barrier or with contrast to
the floor surface?
Are controls operable from a seated position?
Is there signage, with tactile and Braille components identifying
all elements (toilets, emergency exits etc)?
Are the rooms appropriately lit?
Other?
ASSEMBLY AREAS
Mandatory requirements
Refer to other sections for general requirements
In Assembly buildings where fixed seating is provided are
there the required number of wheelchair spaces in seating
areas?
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Is there adequate clear circulation space for people in
wheelchairs between structure, furniture and fittings (aisles 1000, rows – 1200 {included in spaces}, wheelchair spaces –
1700w {2 spaces} or 800w {1 space} x 2450d)?
Does the floor have a level, slip resistant surface?
hearing augmentation – refer to Hearing Augmentation section
Other?
Optional requirements
Is there provision for wheelchair users to sit at tables in various
locations throughout the room?
Is there seating 450 AFL with both armrests and backrests?
Are some tables 830-870 AFL with 800-840 clearance under?
Is there 1630 clearance between tables for wheelchair users and
adjacent chairs (when pulled out)?
Is there a hearing augmentation system installed in rooms?
Refer to Hearing Augmentation section
If a stage is provided, is it accessible by wheelchair users?
Are edges of stages clearly defined by a barrier or with contrast
to the floor surface?
Are podium or stage controls operable from a seated position?
Is there signage, with tactile and Braille components identifying
all elements (toilets, emergency exits etc)?
Are the areas appropriately lit?
Other?
Y/N
Comments
Complies
Y/N
Comments
Y/N
Comments
KITCHEN & DINING AREAS
Mandatory requirements
Refer to other sections for general requirements
Other?
Optional requirements
Is there a 900L section of benchtop 830-870 AFL for wheelchair
access?
Is there 800-840 long clearance underneath the benchtop?
Do benchtops have rounded corners
Is the sink mounted 770–800 AFL for wheelchair access?
Is there 640-650 long clearance under the sink?
Does sink bowl have 150 maximum depth?
Is there a 900L section of servery counter 830-870 AFL for
wheelchair access from both inside and outside the kitchen?
Are taps and appliances reachable from a seated position?
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Are fire extinguishers and fire blankets reachable from a seated
position?
Are some tables 830-870 AFL with 800-840 clearance under?
Does seating have both backrests and armrests?
Is kitchen area sufficiently lit?
Other?
SPECTATOR FACILITIES
Mandatory requirements
Complies
Y/N
Comments
Y/N
Comments
Complies
Y/N
Comments
Y/N
Comments
Refer to other sections for general requirements
Is there sufficient level circulation space for people in
wheelchairs to sit in various locations?
Are lines of sight comparable to general viewing areas?
Are wheelchair spaces compliant? Refer to Assembly Buildings
Does any screen or scoreboard have a public address system to
assist people with vision impairment?
Other?
Optional requirements
Is there accessible storage area for mobility aids?
Does any public address system have a text alternative to assist
people who are deaf or hearing impaired?
Are easy to grip handrails installed on any stairs within a tiered
grandstand or similar seating area?
Other?
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRES
Mandatory requirements
Refer to other sections for general requirements
Other?
Optional requirements
Are there handrails on both sides of ramps at a height suitable
for children?
Are there handrails on both sides of stairs at a height suitable for
children?
Is there a door bell located at an accessible height, on any child
proof gate, leading to the principal pedestrian entrance?
Are there sanitary facilities for children with disabilities?
Are there drinking fountains at appropriate heights for children?
Are taps easy for children to operate?
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Are there tables and chairs of varying height provided?
Other?
SWIMMING POOLS
Mandatory requirements
Complies
Y/N
Comments
Y/N
Comments
Complies
Y/N
Comments
Y/N
Comments
Refer to other sections for general requirements
Does the swimming pool have a perimeter greater than 40M?
Swimming pools less than 40M are not required to comply
Is there an accessway to the poolside from the building entry?
Are the floor surfaces around the pool slip-resistant?
Is there ramp or beach entry into the pool with handrails,
landings & maximum 1:14 gradient?
Is there a platform lifting device available for pool entry?
Is there a sling-style lifting device available for pool entry? For
swimming pools less than 70M perimeter only
Does the lifting device support independent use?
Other?
Optional requirements
Is the entry point into the pool clearly defined to assist a person
with vision impairment?
Do floor surfaces around the pool have an effective colour
contrast?
Are there support rails around the perimeter of the pool fur use
when in the water?
Is there warning signage in case a wave machine or similar
device is installed?
Are there audible and visible alarms to warn for water movement
sequence devices?
Is there access to spa or sauna facilities?
Are there accessible unisex change rooms and toilet facilities?
Other?
PLAYGROUNDS
Mandatory requirements
Refer to other sections for general requirements
Other?
Optional requirements
Is there a designated accessible car park close to the
playground entry?
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Is there a continuous accessible path of travel throughout the
playground?
Is there a firm, slip-resistant surface traversable by a wheelchair
throughout the playground and play equipment?
Are there any ramps and if so, are they compliant? Refer to
Ramps section
Are there any ramps and if so, are they compliant? Refer to
Stairs section
Are edges of pathways in contrast with adjacent surfaces?
Is there seating 450 AFL with armrests and backrests provided?
Is seating set back from accessible pathways?
Is there a variety of accessible play equipment at different
levels?
Is the playground shaded / sheltered?
Is the seating area shaded / sheltered?
Are there accessible facilities in connection to the playground
(toilets, change facilities, drinking fountains)?
Are there clear lines of sight from seating / viewing areas to, and
over play equipment?
Is there appropriate lighting?
Is there clear and concise signage?
Other?
MISCELLANEOUS
Mandatory requirements
Complies
Y/N
Comments
Optional requirements
Y/N
Comments
Other?
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Other?
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