BP 344 IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) AMENDMENTS

MINIMUMREQUIREMENTSFOR ACCESSIBILITY

A. GENERALPROVISIONS

1. Accessible Ramps

1.1 Changes in level shall require a ramp except when served by a dropped
sidewalk, curb ramp, an elevator, or other mechanical device.
1.2 Accessible ramps shall have the following facilities and features:
1.2.1 Minimum clearance width of 1.20m.
1.2.2 Gradient not steeper than 1:12 ratio.

Fig.A.1.1

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 Fig.A.1.2

DESIGN OF RAMPWIDER THAN 1.20M.BUT NOT LESS THAN

3000mm. REQUIRING INTERMEDIATE HANDRAILS

Fig.A.1.3

1.2.3 For accessible ramps 3m or more in width, provide intermediate

handrails at the center. Use of double “J” type handrail supports is
recommended.

1.2.4. Maximum length of 6.00m.: Accessible ramps with a total length

longer than 6.00m shall be provided with intermediate landings with
a minimum length of 1.50m.

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 Fig.A.1.4RAMPDIMENSIONS

1.2.5 Levelareanotlessthan1.80matthetopandbottomofany ramp.

1.2.6 Handrails on both sides of the ramp at 700mm and 900mm from the
floor of the ramp. (See Fig.A.4.1;A.4.2)
1.2.7 300mm long extension of the handrail shall be provided at the top and
bottom of ramps.
1.2.8 Curbs on both sides of the ramp with a minimum height of 100 mm.

Fig.A.1.5CURBHEIGHTATRAMP

1.3 Any ramp with a rise greater than 170mm and leads down towards an area
where vehicular traffic is possible, should have a railing across the full width
of its lower end, not less than 1.80 meters from the foot of the ramp

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 2. Slip Resistant Materials

2.1. Slip resistant materials shall have a Coefficient of Friction of 0.6 for
level surfaces and 0.8 for sloping surfaces (ASTM).

2.2. If carpets or carpet tiles are used on a floor surface:

2.2.1. It shall be securely attached;

2.2.2. Have a firm cushion, pad, or backing;
2.2.3. Have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile, or level
cut/uncut pile texture;
2.2.4. Maximum pile thickness shall be 13mm;
2.2.5. Exposed edges of carpet shall be fastened to floor surfaces
and have trim along the entire length of the exposed edge;
2.2.6. Carpeted get rim shall comply with 4.5.2.AppendixNote (ADA).

3. Handrails and Grab Bars

3.1. Handrails shall be required for accessible ramps for changes in grade
higher than 170mm.
3.2. Handrails shall be installed at both sides of ramps and stairs.
Handrails maybe provided at dropped sidewalks but should not be
installed beyond the width of any crossing so as not to obstruct
pedestrian traffic.
3.3. Handrails shall be installed at 900mm and 700mm above stairs or
ramps.

Fig.A.3.1

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 Fig.A.3.2

3.4. Railings for protection should be installed at a height of 1100 mm

minimum, measured from the top of the rail to the finish floor for ramps,
balconies, landings or porches which are more than 750 mm above
adjacent grade. These shall be installed in addition to the handrails
required for accessible ramps (Section C, Item 2). (Per NBC Rule XII
under Guard Rails.)

3.5. A 300 mm long extension of the handrail shall be provided at the top and
bottom of ramps and stairs.

Fig A.3.3 EASY TO GRASP DESIGN

3.6. Handrails and grab bars that require full grip should have an outside
diameter of 38mm (minimum) to 45mm (maximum).
3.7. Handrails attached to walls should have a minimum clear distance of
50mm from the wall. Handrails on ledges should have a minimum clear
distance of 40mm.
3.8. Stair handrails shall be continuous throughout the entire length and
around landings less than 2100mm in length, except where it is
intersected by an alternative path of ravel or has an entry door leading
into it.

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4. Parking
4.1. Accessible Parking Slot Requirement

Where parking spaces are required to be provided, the number of accessible

parking lots for vehicles driven by persons with disabilities or vehicles with
passengers with disabilities shall be in accordance with TableB.1.1below:

ACCESSIBLE PARKINGSLOTREQUIREMENT
TOTAL NUMBEROF
REQUIRED NUMBER OFACCESSIBLEPARKINGSLOTS
PARKINGSLOT
1–25 1
26–50 2
51–75 3
76–100 4
101 –150 5
151 –200 6
201– 300 7
301 –400 8
401 –500 9
501 –1000 2%OFTOTAL SPACES
1001-OVER 20+(1FOR EACH 100ORA FRACTION THEREOF OVER1000)

TableA.4.1ACCESSIBLEPARKINGSLOTREQUIREMENT

The building management should impose appropriate sanctions for the

unauthorized use of the reserved parking slots for vehicles of PWDs.

4.2. Parking slots for persons with disabilities should allow enough space for a
person to transfer from a vehicle to a wheelchair.
4.3. Accessible parking slots shall be located nearest to accessible main
entrances.
4.4. PWDs should be on board the vehicle to be able to use the reserved parking
space for PWDs (for control use). In addition, an access parking sticker/car
disrequired with control number.
4.5. Whenever and wherever possible, accessible parking slots should be
perpendicular or to an angle to the road or circulation aisles.
4.6. Parallel parking is discouraged unless it can be situated so that persons
entering and exiting vehicles will be out of the flow of traffic.
4.7. Accessible parking slots shall have:
4.7.1 A minimum width of 3.70m and a length of 5.00m.
4.7.2 A walkway with a minimumclearwidthof1.20 m. provided between
the front ends of parked cars.
4.7.3 Dropped sidewalks or curb ramps leading to the parking level
where access walkways are raised.

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 Fig.A.4.1: ACCESSIBLE PARKING SLOT (PLAN)

Fig.A.4.2: ACCESSIBLE PARKING SLOT (3D VIEW)

4.7.4 Pavement markings, upright, pole mounted signage

4.7.5 Have a firm, level surface without aeration slabs.

Fig.A.4.3: ACCESSIBLE PARKING SLOT (SHOWINGUPRIGHT/POLE

MOUNTEDSIGNAGE

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 4.8. Parking slots for persons with disabilities shall never be located at
ramped or sloping areas.
4.9. For multi-storey indoor parking structures, accessible parking slots shall
be located right next to accessible elevators, or as close as possible to
accessible pedestrian entrances.
4.10. In buildings with multiple accessible entrances with adjacent parking,
accessible parking slots shall be dispersed and located closest to
the accessible entrances.
4.11. In parking facilities that do not serve a particular building, accessible
parking shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel to an
accessible pedestrian entrance of the parking facility.
4.12. For all accessible parking slots, provide the following signage:
4.12.1 Pole mounted parking signage, 600mm x 600mm in size and
mounted at a minimum clearheightof2.00mfromtheparking floor.
4.12.2 Pavement sign painted or marked on the designated lot
complying with the following:
(a) a square with dimensions of at least 1.00 m but not more
than 1.50m;
(b) be located in the center of the accessible parking slot;
(c) The International Symbol of Access shall be composed of
a white symbolized figure of a person in a wheel chair
with a square background in UNBlueColor. The symbolized
figure shall always face to the right.

Note: An intercom may be installed at the vicinity of the accessible

parking slot to enable persons with disabilities to call the building
management for assistance.

5. Signage

5.1. Symbol of Access

The International Symbol of Access shall be composed of a white

symbolized figure of a person in a wheelchair with a square background
in UN Blue Color. The symbolized figure shall always face to the right.
Provide directional arrows when the space/area/function being referred
to is facing left.

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 Fig.A.5.1

5.2. Directional and information (Audio, Visual, and Tactile) signage shall be
located at points that can be conveniently seen, heard, and felt by all
persons with disabilities.

Fig.A.5.2

Viewing Distance(m) Size (mm)

Upto7.0 60x 60
7.0to18.0 100x100
Above18.0 200x200t0450x 450

Height of Letters
Required Viewing Distance(m) Minimum Height of Letters(mm)
1.5 50
2.0 60
2.5 100
3.0 120
4.5 150
6.0 200
8.0 250

TableA.5.1

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 5.3. Signage should be kept simple and easy to understand. Signages
should be made of contrasting colors and contrasting gray value to
make detection and reading easy. Tactile maps shall be provided to
guide persons with visual impairment.
5.4. The International Symbol of Access should be used to designate routes
and facilities that are accessible in combination with pictographs.
Directional signs incorporating the INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF
ACCESS, as showninFigureA.5.1, shall be installed at passageways, and
at points where there are changes in direction to lead persons with
disabilities to various facilities such as lifts/elevators, entrances,
telephone booths, toilets, parking and the like.

Fig.A.5.2

5.5. Should a sign protrude into a sidewalk/walkway or route, a minimum

vertical clearance of 2.00m should be provided. Obstacles, projections
or other protrusions shall be avoided in pedestrian areas such as
sidewalks / walkways, halls, corridors, passageways or aisles.
Pedestrians with visual impairments often travel using the edge of the
building line, hence, objects mounted on walls, posts, or sides of
buildings, should therefore not protrude more than 100mm into
sidewalks / walkways and corridors.
5.6. Signs (graphics, text, and Braille) on walls and doors should be installed
at a maximum heightof1.50mfromthefinishfloortothe center of the sign.

Fig.A.5.3: SIGN ON DOORS & WALLS

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 5.7. Signs shall incorporate graphic, text, and Braille.

Fig.A.5.4
5.8 Signs and labels for public rooms, areas, and places should have tactile
symbols, letters or numbers that should be embossed with a minimum
height of 1 mm; Braille symbols shall be incorporated in signs indicating
public places and safety routes.
5.9 Tactile Ground Surface Indicators
Positional, directional, and warning tactile blocks must be provided to
warn people with visual impairments that they are approaching:
5.9.1 Stairways, other than fire exit stairs
5.9.2 Escalators
5.9.3 Passenger conveyors or moving walks
5.9.4 Ramps other than fire-exit ramps, curb ramps, swimming
Pool ramps
5.9.5 In the absence of suitable protective barriers:
a. overhead obstructions less than2.0m above floor level
b. areas where pedestrian and vehicular traffic intersect.
6.0 Tactile warning indicators should have a 50% contrasting gray value
from adjacent floor finishes.

a. Tactile Maps
Character Proportion
 Tactile letters and numbers on signs shall have a width to height
ratio between 3:5 and 1:1 and a stroke width to height ratio
between 1:5 and 1:10
Raised and Brailed Characters and Pictorial Symbol Signs
(Pictograms)
 Letters and numerals shall be raised 0.75mm, uppercase, sans seri
for simple serif type and shall be accompanied with Grade2 Braille.
Raised characters shall be at least 16mm high, but no higher than
50mm. Pictograms shall be accompanied by the equivalent verbal
description placed directly below the pictogram. The border
dimension of the pictogram shall be 150mm minimum in height.

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 Finish and Contrast

 The characters and background of signs shall be eggshell, matt or

other non-glare finish. Characters and symbols shall contrast with
their background –either light characters on a dark background or
dark characters on a light background.

TableA.5.2

b. Tactile Floor Surfaces

Fig.A.5.5

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 Fig.A.5.6

Fig.A.5.7

Fig.A.5.7

SAMPLE USAGE OF TACTILE SURFACES

6. Stairs

6.1 Uniform risers of 150 mm (maximum) and treads of 300 mm (minimum)

shall be used.
6.2 Tread surfaces shall be of slip-resistant material; nosing shall be slip
resistant to further minimize slipping.
6.3 Slanted nosing are preferred than protruding nosings so as not to pose
difficulty for people using crutches or braces whose feet have a
tendency to get caught in protruding nosings.
6.4 Open stringers shall be avoided.
6.5 The leading edge of each step on both runner and riser should be
marked with a paint or non-skid material that has a color and gray
value which is in high contrast to the gray value of the rest of the
stairs.

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6.6 A tactile strip 300mm wide shall be installed before hazardous areas
such as sudden changes in floor levels and at the top, bottom and
intermediate landings of stairs; special care must be taken to ensure
the proper mounting or adhesion of tactile strips so as not to cause
accidents.
6.7 Handrails shall be installed at 900mm and 700mm above stair treads.
A300mm long extension of the handrail should be provided at the top
and bottom, of stairs.
6.8 Stair handrails shall be continuous throughout the entire length and
extend not less than 300mm beyond the top and bottom step.

Fig.A.6.1

Fig.A.6.2

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B. OUTSIDE AND AROUND BUILDINGS

1. Dropped Sidewalks

1.1 Dropped sidewalks should be provided at pedestrian crossings and at

the end of walkways of a private street or access road.
1.2 Dropped sidewalks at crossings shall have a width corresponding to
the width of the crossing.
1.3 For crossings and walkways less than 1.50m in width, the base/level
surface at the bottom of the ramp shall have a minimum depth of
1.50m with a width corresponding to the width of the crossing.

For crossings and walkways less than 1.50m in width, the base/level
surface at the bottom of the ramp shall have a minimum depth of
corresponding to the width of the crossing (4.00Mminimum for
national roads and as mandated by Local ordinances for local roads).

FIG.B.1.1 PERSPECTIVE OF DROPPED

SIDEWALK

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 Fig.B.1.2: PLAN OF DROPPED
SIDEWALK

Fig.B.1.3a: VARIATION OF DROPPED

SIDEWALK AT CORNER

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 Fig.B.1.3b: OTHER VARIATION OF DROPPED
SIDEWALK AT CORNERS

1.4 Dropped sidewalks shall be sloped towards the road with a maximum
cross gradient of 1:100(1%) to prevent water from collecting.

Fig.B.1.4: SECTION OF DROPPED SIDEWALK

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 1.5 The difference in elevation between the base/level area of a dropped
sidewalk from the road or gutter shall not exceed 19mm.
1.6 Provide the following signage:
1.6. Pole mounted signage, 600mm x 600mm insize and mounted at a
minimum clear height of 2.00m from the sidewalk floor. Pole
mounted signs (planted) should not obstruct the path of
pedestrians. {Refer to DPWH Guidelines (Road Signs and Pavement
Marking Manual) for installing pole mounted signs on sidewalks.}
1.6.2 Pavement sign painted or marked on the ramp complying with the
following:
(a) A square with dimensions of at least 600mm (for ramps less
than 1.20 m wide) but not more than 800mm (for ramps 1.20m
and wider);
(b) Be located at the center of each ramp;
(c) The color of the International Symbol of Access shall be white
on a blue background.
2. Curb Ramps

2.1 Curb ramps shall only be allowed when it will not obstruct a sidewalk/
walkway or in any way lessen the width of a sidewalk/ walkway or lessen
the level/turning area of 1.50m x 1.50m. Curb ramps shall only be allowed
if the width of sidewalks/walkways are more than 3.30m with a
corresponding curb height of 150mm, otherwise dropped sidewalks shall be
used.
2.2 For drop off points for persons with disabilities at loading bays, the
minimum width of a curb ramp should be 900mm.

Fig.B.2.1

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 Fig.B.2.2

Fig.B.2.3: CURB RAMP

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 TableB.2.1

2.3 Curb ramps shall have a gradient not steeper than1:12.

2.4 Provide the following signage:

2.4.1 Pole mounted signage, 600mm x 600mm in size and mounted at
a minimum clear height of 2.00m from the sidewalk floor. Pole
mounted signs (planted) should not obstruct the path of
pedestrian. (Refer to DPWH guidelines for installing pole
mounted signs on sidewalks.)
2.4.2 Pavement sign painted or marked on the ramp complying with
the following:
(a) A square with dimensions of at least 600mm (for ramps less
than 1.20 m wide) but not more than 800mm (for ramps
1.20m and wider);
(b) Be located at the center of each ramp;
(c) The color of the International Symbol of Access shall be
white on a blue background.

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3. Sidewalks and Walkways

3.1 The gradient along the length of sidewalks/walkways should be kept as

level as possible and shall make use of slip resistant material. Slip
resistant materials shall have a Coefficient of Friction of 0.6 for
level surfaces and 0.8 for sloping surfaces (ASTM).
3.1 Whenever and wherever possible, sidewalks/walkways should have a
gradient not steeper than1:20or5%.
3.2 Sidewalks/walkways should have a maximum cross gradient of 1:100
or1%.
3.3 Sidewalks/walkways shall have a minimum width of 1.20meters.

Fig.B.3.1:SIDEWALK/ WALKWAYS

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3.4 If possible, gratings should never be located along
sidewalks/walkways. When occurring along sidewalks/walkways, grills
of grating openings shall:
a. Be perpendicular to line of travel
b. Have a maximum center to center dimension spacing of 13mm
between members;
c. Not project nor be recessed more than 6mm above or below the
level of the sidewalk/walkway.
3.5 Sidewalks/walkways should have a continuing surface without a brupt
pitches in angle or interruptions by cracks or breaks creating edges
above6mm.

Fig.B.3.2: GRATINGS

3.6 In lengthy or busy sidewalks/walkways, spaces should be provided at

some point along the routes or that a wheelchair may pass another or
turnaround. These spaces should have a minimum clear dimension of
1.50mandshouldbespacedatamaximumdistanceof12.00m between rest
stops.

Fig.B.3.3: REST STOP ON BUSY OR LENGTHY

SIDEWALK/ WALKWAYS

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3.7 To guide the person with visual impairment, sidewalks/walkways should
as much as possible follow straight forward routes with right angle
turns.

Fig.B.3.4

3.8 Where planting is provided adjacent to the sidewalk/walkway, regular

trimming is essential to ensure that branches of trees or shrubs do not
extend beyond sidewalks/walkways or paths, as not only do these
present a particular danger to the person with visual impairment, but
they also reduce the effective sidewalk/walkway width available to
pedestrians in general.

Fig.B.3.5

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 Fig.B.3.6

3.9 Sidewalk/walkway headroom should not be less than 2.00mand

preferably higher.

Fig.B.3.7:SIDEWALK/WALKWAYHEADROOM

3.10 Sidewalks/walkways should not be obstructed by street furniture,

bollards, sign posts or columns along the defined route as they can be
hazardous to persons with disabilities.

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4. Open Spaces

4.1 Where open spaces are provided, persons with visual impairment can
become particularly disoriented. Therefore it is extremely helpful if
sidewalks/walkways or paths can be given defined edges either through
the use of planters with dwarf walls, or a grass verge, or similar, which
provides a texture different from the path. Tactile surfaces/markings
should be provided.
4.2 Provide Pedestrian Dominated Priority Zones in commercial complexes,
to create a feeling of safety particularly persons with disabilities.

5. Crossings

In order to reduce the exposure time to vehicular traffic, all crossings at grade
shall:

5.1 Be as perpendicular as possible to the carriageway.

5.2 Be located at the narrowest, most convenient part of the carriageway for
mid-block crossings.
5.3 Have a median/island of at least 1.5min depth, preferably200mm,

provided as a pedestrian refuge, where the width of carriage way to be

crossed exceeds 10.0m or at least 4lanes.

Fig.5.1
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5.4 Pedestrian crossings shall not be located at street corners but at a
minimum distance of 2000mm from the corner.
5.5 Provide directional tactile strips in the immediate vicinity of crossings
as an aid to persons with visual impairment.

Fig.5.1.
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5.6 Secondary national and local roads with pedestrian crossings shall be
provided with light controlled pedestrian crossing signals with
synchronized audible pedestrian traffic signals.
5.7 The audible signal used for crossings should be easily distinguishable
from other sounds in the environment to prevent confusion to persons
with visual impairment. A prolonged sound should be audible to warn
persons with visual impairment that the lights are about to change.
5.8 The flashing green period required for the person with disability should
be determined on the basis of a walking speed of 900mm/sec.rather
than1200mm/sec. which is what is normally used. The minimum
period for the steady green (for pedestrians) should be the crossing
distance times 900mm/sec. (Refer to Traffic Engineering Center
Guidelines for pedestrians with Disabilities).

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C.INSIDEBUILDINGSANDSTRUCTURES

1. Accessible Entrances

1.1 Entrances shall be accessible from arrival and departure points to the
interior lobby.
1.2 One (1) entrance levels should be provided where elevators are
accessible.
1.3 Incase entrances are not on the same level of the site arrival grade,
accessible ramps should be provided as access to the entrance level.

Fig.C.1.
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1.4 Entrances with vestibules shall be provided with a level area with at
least a 1.80m.depth and a 1.50m. width. (See Fig.C.1.2)

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 Fig.C.1.2 ENTRANCES WITH VESTIBULES

1.5 In cases where frameless transparent glass doors and any other
vertical transparent glass panels are provided, such glass panels
should be provided with horizontal or graphical patterns with
contrasting gray value color against adjacent and background colors,
between 800mm and 1.50m. Above the floor to prevent PWDs from
bumping against it.

1.6 Accessible entrance/exit of a building shall be provided with large over

hanging roof (canopy) to protect PWDs as well as non-PWDs from rain.

2. Doors

2.1 All doors shall have a minimum clear width of 900mm.

2.2 Clear openings shall be measured from the face of a fully open door at
90degrees and the door jamb

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 Fig.C.2.1PlanofSLIDINGDOOR

Fig.C.2.2PlanofSWINGDOOR

2.3 Lever type locksets should be operable by a pressure or force not more than
1.0kg; the door closer device pressure on an interior door shall not exceed
4.0kg.
2.4 A minimum clear level space of 1500mm x 1500 mm shall be provided before
and extending beyond a door;

EXCEPTION: where a door shall open on to but not into a corridor, the required clear,
level space on the corridor side of the door maybe a minimum of 1200mm corridor
width.

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2.5 Protection should be provided from doors that swing into corridors.

Fig.C.2.3

2.6 Out-swinging doors should be provided at storage rooms, closets,

toilets and accessible restroom stalls.
2.7 Latching or non-latching hardware should not require wrist action or
fine finger manipulation.
2.8 Lever type locksets and other hardware should be located between
20mm and 1.06m above the floor; 900mm is preferred.

Fig.C.2.4
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 2.9 Vertical pull handles, centered at 1.06 m above the floor, are preferred
to horizontal pull bars for swing doors or doors with locking devices.
2.10 Doors along major circulation routes should be provided with kick
plates made of durable materials at a height of 300mm to 400mm.
2.11 For doors with peep holes, provide a secondary peep hole at a height of
1.1m from the finish floor for wheelchair users.

Fig.C.2.5

3. Thresholds

3.1 Thresholds shall be kept to a minimum; whenever necessary;

thresholds and sliding door tracks shall have a maximum heightof19
mm and shall be beveled if higher than 6mm with a gradient of 1:8.

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4. Switches

4.1 Manual switches shall be positioned within 920mm to 1.20m above the
floor
4.2 Manual switches should be located no further than 200mm from the
latch side of the door.

FigC.4.1

5. Corridors

5.1 Corridors shall have minimum clear width of 1.20m to allow for both a
wheelchair user and a Non-PWD to pass. Where space is required for
two (2) wheelchairs to pass, the minimum width shall be1.80m.
5.2 Turn about spaces should be provided for wheel chairs to turnaround;
these spaces shall have a minimum dimension of 1500mm x 1500mm
and shall be space data maximum of 12.00m
5.3 Turn about spaces should also be provided at or within3.50m. of every
dead-end corridor.
5.4 As in walkways, corridors should be maintained level and provided with
a slip resistant surface.

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 Fig.C.5.1: TURNABOUT SPACES AT CORRIDORS

6. Toilets and Baths

6.1 Accessible public toilets shall permit easy passage of a wheelchair and
allow the occupant to enter a toilet compartment, close the door and
transfer to the water closet from either a frontal or lateral transfer.
6.2 The minimum number of accessible toilet compartments on each floor
level or on that part of a floor level accessible to persons with
disabilities shall be one (1) where the total number of water closets per
set on that level is 20; and two (2) where the number of water closets
exceeds20.
6.3 Accessible toilet compartments shall have the following:
6.3.1 Aminimumareaof1.70mx 1.80m.
6.3.2 One (1) flip-up grab bar to be mounted on the wide side of the
compartment adjacent to the water closet and beat a height
between 280mm and 300mm from the top of the water closet se
at and extend not more than 100mm in line with the front of the
water closet. One (1) vertical bar to be provided on the side wall
close to the water closet and located between 350 mm and 450
mm from the front edge. Center line of water closet (top view) is
750 mm from finish to wall to grab bar.
6.3.3 A turning space of 2.25 SQM with a minimum dimension of
1500mm for wheelchair users shall be provided outside water
closet cubicles.
6.3.4 Accessories such as mirrors, paper dispensers, towel racks and
fittings such as faucets mounted at heights reachable by
wheelchair users. Toilet accessories such as mirrors, towel and
soap dispensers, hand dryer, waste bin should been courage to
have a color contrast. Accessories should be placed near the
accessible lavatory.
6.3.5 For lighting/illumination levels, please refer to the Philippine
Electrical Code.

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 Fig.C.6.1: PLAN OF ACCESSIBLE TOILET FOR PERSONS WITH
DISABILITIES

Fig.C.6.23D VIEW OF ACCESSIBLE TOILET FOR PERSONS WITH

DISABILITIES

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Fig.C.6.3 BLOWUP FLOOR PLAN OFACCESSIBLE TOILET FOR PESONS
WITH DISABILITIES

6.4 A turning space of 2.25sq.m with a minimum dimension of 1500 mm.

for wheelchair shall be provided for toilet compartments for lateral
mounting.
6.5 All accessible public toilets shall have accessories such as mirrors, paper
dispensers, towel racks and fittings such as faucets mounted at heights
reachable by a wheelchair user. Toilet accessories such as mirrors,
towel and soap dispensers, hand dryer, waste bin shall be encouraged
to have a color contrast. Accessories should be placed near the
accessible basin. Lighting/illumination should be fixed.
6.6 Water closets and lavatories should use colors of lighter contrasting
grey value to tiles to aid people with low vision impairment.
6.7 The height of toilet seat shall be 450mm.
6.8 A lavatory shall be installed at 460mm distance from center line to
adjacent wall. Lavatories shall be mounted at a height of 800mm from
the finish floor with a vertical clear le groom space not lower than
650mm.

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 Fig.C.6.4: L-TYPE GRABBAR

Fig.C.6.5:ACCESSIBLE URINAL & LAVATORY COUNTER

6.9 Urinals shall be of the wall-hung type and should have an elongated lip;
the maximum height of the lip should be 480mm from the toilet floor. It
shall have a minimum clear floor space of 750mm wide (wing towing)
by 1200mm (between grab bar and wall) and privacy shields of750mm.

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 Fig.C.6.6: ACCESSIBLE URINAL (FRONTELEVATION)

Fig.C.6.7: ACCESSIBLE URINAL (SIDE ELEVATION)

6.10 Toilet doors shall be designed to open outwards so that it would be

easier for a rescuer to enter a toilet cubicle if a person has fallen and is
lying behind the door. To allow for assistance in case of emergency,
locks and latches should allow the door to be opened from the outside
with a coin or any simple device.

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6.11 The use of sliding or folding doors that are easier to operate and
require less wheelchair maneuvering space should be considered.
6.12 An automatic push button door should be considered wherever
possible since it is easier to operate and maneuver around the
doorway.
6.13 Individual accessible toilet compartment doors shall be provided
with a horizontal pull bar fixed at a height of 900mm
6.14 An emergency call button that is water proof and contrasting
color with the background shall be provided and be located at a
height between 400mm to 600mm from the finish floor.
6.15 The hot water pipes and drain pipes located within the knee
space or toe space shall be properly insulated.
6.16 A roll-in shower compartment for wheelchair user shall have a
dimension of 1500mm by 1500mm and should have L-shaped
bars. Rising butt hinge should be spiral-hinge to close
independently. Curbs for roll-in shower should not be more than
10mm high and beveled at a gradient of 1:2 and have color
contrast

Fig.C.6.8: 3D VIEW OF WALK-IN-SHOWER

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 6.17 Accessible Bath Tubs shall have:
6.17.1 A rim height of 500mm from the finish floor
6.17.2 A minimum clear transfer space of 900mmwide by 1500mm long

6.17.3 Two slip resistant rab bars:

6.17.3.1 L-Type grab bar with the horizontal leg 1200mm long (minimum)
mounted 250mm from the rim of the bathtub; vertical leg 1200mm
long installed at the shower side of the bathtub

6.17 Accessible Bath Tubs shall have:

6.17.1 A rim height of 500mm from the finish floor
6.17.2 A minimum clear transfer space of 900mmwide by 1500mm
long
6.17.3 Two slip resistant grab bars:
o 6.17.3.1 L-Type grab bar with the horizontal leg 1200mm long
(minimum) mounted 250mm from the rim of the bathtub; vertical
leg 1200mm long installed at the shower side of the bathtub

o 6.17.3.2 Vertical grab bar 1200mmlong starting 250mm from the

rim of the bath tub installed at the shower side of the bathtub.
6.17.4 A slip resistant base (coefficient of friction of 0.6)

Fig.C.6.9

Fig.C.6.10
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7. Elevators

7.1 All elevators provided in a building shall include suitable provisions for
persons with sensory impairments and ambulant PWD a same as of
access from one level to another.
7.2 It is recommended that all elevators should be made accessible to
PWDs. Where different elevators are programmed to serve certain
floors during ordinary or peak periods, the elevator that is designated
for PWDs should be programmed to serve all floors.

Fig.C.7.1ELEVATORCARS

7.3 Accessible elevators should be located not more than 30.00m front he
entrance and should be easy to locate with the aid of directional signs.
7.4 Accessible elevators shall be provided with handrails mounted at a
height of 900mm from the finish floor.
7.5 Accessible elevator cars shall have a minimum clear dimension of
1400mm in depth and 1200mm in width, with a clear door opening of
not less than 900mm.

Fig.C.7.2FLOOR PLAN

7.6 Control panels and emergency system of accessible elevators shall be

within reach of a seated person; center line heights for the top most
buttons shall be 1200mm from the floor.

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7.7 All elevator control buttons, including call buttons, emergency and other
buttons, shall be provided with Braille installed at the left of the
buttons/tactile buttons.
7.8 Floor level indicators in Braille shall be installed at a height of 1200mm
from the finish floor on one side of the door jamb on the same side as
the elevator call buttons. This is so that persons with visual impairment
can discern what floor the elevator car has stopped and what level they
will disembark.

Fig.C.7.3

7.9 Button sizes at elevator control panels shall have a minimum diameter
of 20mm and should have a maximum depression depth of 1mm.

Fig.C.7.4BUTTONSIZES

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 7.10 The elevator assigned for persons with disabilities should have a
homing/emergency rescue device.
7.11 Accessible elevators should be provided with voice synthesizers for
persons with visual impairment.
7.12 Accessible elevators should have audio-visual indicators for
emergencies for persons with visual and hearing impairment.

8. Telephones

Fig.C.8.1

8.1 Public telephones should be equipped with a volume control device

8.2 Telephones shall have an illumination at a minimum of 200lux
beside the telephone.
8.3 The dialing controls, coin slots, receivers, and instructional signs
shall be located at a maximum height of 1200mm from the finish floor.
8.4 Provide a clear unobstructed space of 1500mm x 1500mm in front of
wall mounted and free standing telephones.
8.5 For establishments that provide public telephones Accessible Public
phones shall be installed:
8.5.1 One for each floor
8.5.2 One for every group of two or more phones

9. Automated Teller Machines

9.1 Provideaminimumclearunobstructedspaceof1500mmx1500mm in front

of ATM Machines.
9.2 Instructions and all information for use shall be made accessible and
independently usable by persons with visual impairments through:
9.2.1 Braille
9.2.2 Tactile
9.2.3 Audio through speakers or ear phones
9.3 The maximum height of controls, buttons, bill dispensers, card-slots
shall be 1200mm.

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10. Dressing Rooms and Cubicles

10.1 In dressing areas in department stores a coat-hook should be

mounted on aside wall not more than 1.30mm from the floor and
projecting not more than 40mmfrom the wall.
11. Counters

11.1 Counter heights for accessible bank tellers, accessible work-stations

reception/concierge/information counters, and the like range from
730-780mm to meet the wide strange of users.

Fig.C.15.1

11.2 The clear floor area for a forward approach to a counter or table or
a side approach is 800x 1300mm.
12. Workstations

12.1 The access aisle shall have a minimum width of 920mm.

13. Restaurants, Eateries, and other Dining Establishments

13.1 Provisions of access shall be made available to persons with

disabilities for all eating outlets and establishments, such as hawker
centers, food-courts or centers, fast-food outlets, restaurants, and
the like.
13.2 A circulation path of at least 1.20m wide shall be provided in front of
the stalls.
13.3 An accessible route with a minimum clear width of 900mm shall be
provided from the circulation path to the tables intended for persons
with disabilities.
13.4 Where fixed seating is provided in eating outlets and
establishments, at least one (1) table for every ten (10) tables or
part thereof shall be provided for use by persons with disabilities
or at least two tables, whichever is the greater.
13.5 The height of the table provided for persons with disabilities shall

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 not be higher than 780mm with a minimum clear knee space of
600mm high and 480mm deep.

Fig.C.17.1
D.SAFETY

1. Fencing for Roadworks and Footworks

All excavations, whether on the road or foot way must be adequately
protected or fenced-into protect pedestrians in general and the disabled in
particular. Whatever the type of fencing used. It is important that the
railings should incorporated the following features;

1.1 The height of the top of the rail should be at least 1.00m. Above the
adjacent surface;
1.2 The railings should incorporate a tapping rail to assist the blind, this
should not be greater than0.35m.above the adjacent surface;
1.3 The fence should be strong enough to offer resistance should a blind
person walks into it;
1.4 Gaps should not occur between adjoining fence lengths;

2. Covers for Excavations

2.1 Excavations in the foot way or carriageway where pedestrians may

walk should be covered temporarily with properly constructed and
supported boards to provide path for pedestrians;
2.2 If the foot way width will be reduced to less than1.20m.becauseofthe
excavation, the temporary covering should extend across the whole
footway;
2.3 Minimum dimensions at obstructions
2.3.1 Effective width of footways past any obstruction should not be
lessthan1.20m.
2.3.2 If unavoidable, loose materials temporarily stored on footways must
be properly fenced and prevented from encroaching onto the main
footway by the use of a kickboard at least 0.20m. high which may also
serve as tapping board for the blind.

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3. Signages for Roadworks on the Carriageway

3.1 Temporary signs used to warn of roadworks should be carefully located

and should not cause any inconvenience to pedestrians, particularly the
disabled;
3.1.1 Signs should be located on verges or similar whenever these are
available;
3.1.2 Signs should not reduce the available foot way width to less
than1.20m.

4. Location of Emergency Exits

4.1 Wall mounted or free standing tablets with an embossed plan

configuration of the building which would also indicate locations of
lobbies, washrooms and emergency exits (through the use of different
textures to symbolize the spaces) should be provided at the main lobby
of each floor or other strategic locations; the markings on this tablet
should be readable by both the blind and the fully sighted;
4.2 Flashing light directional signs indicating the locations(s) of fire exits
shall be provided at every change in direction with sufficient power
provided in accordance with the provisions for emergency lighting
under Section3.410ofP.D.1185 (The Fire Code of the Philippines).

5. Areas of Refuge

5.1 An area of refuge shall be separated from the building floor area by a
fire separation having a fire-resistance rating equal to that required for
a fire exit in compliance with the latest edition of the Fire Code of the
Philippines.
5.2 An area of refuge shall be served by a smoke pro of fire exit and
adjacent to the designated fireman's elevator.
5.3 Refuge areas shall be smoke-proof in accordance with latest edition of
the Fire Code of the Philippines.
5.4 The minimum area of refuge floor space shall be 850mm x 1.2m for one
person who uses a wheelchair.

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5.5 Areas of Refuge shall be:
5.5.1 Identified by illuminated signage (Refer to Section on Illumination
Of Means of Egress of the latest edition of Fire Code of the Philippines).

5.5.2 Be equipped with an emergency communication system in compliance with

The latest edition of the Fire Code of the Philippines.

5.5.3 Identified on all publicly displayed tactile and Braille floor evacuation plans.

5.5.4 Designated in evacuation procedure documents.

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