BP 344: 2024 revised accessibility rules

Jury 8, 2024 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 7201 a ————— dad fo J. Full weather protection shall be s. An alternative accessible pedestrian provided at entrances and exits, pathway shall always be provided including approaching pathways, near escalators. There should be a sidewalks, and walkways. sign at the escalator entrance clearly k. Accessible toilet facilites shall indicating this alternative route. This be inclusive with well-designed, ensures that people have the option conveniently located spaces. They to use a different path instead of the shall allow comfortable maneuvering escalator. and transfers to and from the water t. Customer service, ticket counters, closet seat, accommodating various bank tellers, reception, concierge, wheelchair transfer approaches. (i.e, and information desks are vital adequate turning space). information and assistance points I. Whenever an elevator/s is required, it for all users. To promote inclusivity, shall meet the requirements provided. these facilities shall adopt universal m. Ramps shall be provided as means of design principles rather than having access to the level of change going separate counters for Persons with to entry points and entrances, and Disabilities. lobbies influenced by the condition u. Appropriate quantity and quality of of location or use unless such illumination shall be provided along changes are adequately served by the accessible routes to ensure clear an escalator, an elevator, or other visibility of contrasting elements. appropriate mechanical device. v. To accommodate extensive travel n. Parking areas shall be provided with distances, appropriate resting sufficient space for persons with equipment for Persons with disabilities to allow easy transfer from Disabilities shall be provided along the carpark to ingress/egress levels. the accessible route. o. Height above the floor of switches and controls shall be in accordance RULE IV - REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC with the provisions. TRANSPORTATION p. Handrails and grab bars shall offer 5 = : secure support for all users on stairs, 1. Classification of public conveyances by ramps, or elevated surfaces, capable mode of transport shall be as follows: of withstanding user force without a. Road Transportation - This shall refer loosening. These shall be positioned to all road-based transportation such for comfortable grip by individuals of as buses and PUVs. : varying heights and abilities and be b. Rail Transportation - This shall refer to highly visible from their surroundings. the railway systems in the country. q. Floors provided for every route of Cc. Water Transportation - This shall refer the wheelchair shall be slip-resistant to domestic passenger ships, ferry during both wet and dry conditions boats and other water transportation and leveled throughout. vessels. : r. Where drinking water facilities are d. Air Transportation - This shall refer to provided, access shall be required domestic passenger airplanes. for wheelchair users and for standing 2. No franchise or permit to operate public people. Dual access shall be provided transportation units shall be granted, in each secured area of a facility issued, or renewed unless such units are equipped with drinking water facilities. constructed or renovated in accordance At least two units, one reachable for with the requirements. wheelchair users and one for standing 3. If feasible, all owners or operators people, or a combination of a high- of existing public transport utilities low unit thereof shall be provided for shall modify or renovate their units to dual access in each such location. accommodate persons with disabilities.