Entry (SDA) Building Codes & Rules


- The SDA Design Standard sets the benchmark for inclusive, safe building. Learn key rules for ramps, thresholds, lighting, and accessible design.


Accessibility Overview

AS/NZS 2890.6:2009, 2.4

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.0 (Figure 2)

≥ 2.2mAS/NZS 2890.6:2009, 2.4NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.0 (Figure 2)

Gate Swing

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.0 (Figure 1) (b)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.7

≥ 1mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.0 (Figure 1) (b)NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.7

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.11

≥ 1.2 x 1.2mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.11

Door Handle

Level Landing Clear of Door Swing

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.4

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.3

RampNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.4NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.3

  • P5 or R12 Slip Resistance Surface Driveway

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.4

≤ 1:40NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.4

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.6

≤ 190NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.6

Crossfall or Gradient

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 16.2

600

to

1.1mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 16.2

Level Landing

Clear of Gate Swing

Clear Height

AS/NZS 2890.6:2009, 2.4

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.0 (Figure 2)

≥ 2.5mAS/NZS 2890.6:2009, 2.4NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.0 (Figure 2)

Parking Height Clearances

Fall

AS/NZS 2890.6:2009, 2.4

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.0 (Figure 2)

500AS/NZS 2890.6:2009, 2.4NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.0 (Figure 2)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.0 (Figure 3)

≥ 1.2 x ≥ 1.2mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.0 (Figure 3)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.0 (Figure 2)

≥ 3.2mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.0 (Figure 2)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.0 (Figure 1)

≥ 950NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.0 (Figure 1)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.0 (Figure 1)

≥ 900NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.0 (Figure 1)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.1

≤ 1:40NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.1

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.0 (Figure 1)

≥ 820NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.0 (Figure 1)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.2.5

900

to

1.1mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.2.5

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.0 (Figure 1) (c)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.0 (Figure 1) (d)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.8

≥ 1.2mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.0 (Figure 1) (c)NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.0 (Figure 1) (d)NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.8

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.5

≤ 1 : 10NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.5

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.2.5

900

to

1.1mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.2.5

AS/NZS 2890.6:2009, 2.4

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.0 (Figure 2)

500AS/NZS 2890.6:2009, 2.4NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.0 (Figure 2)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.0 (Figure 2)

≥ 3.8mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.0 (Figure 2)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.0 (Figure 2)

≥ 5.4mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.0 (Figure 2)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.5

≤ 1.9mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.5

AS/NZS 2890.6:2009, 2.4

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.0 (Figure 2)

≥ 2.2mAS/NZS 2890.6:2009, 2.4NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.0 (Figure 2)

Headroom

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.0 (Figure 3)

≥ 1.5 x ≥ 1.5mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.0 (Figure 3)

Kitchen & Laundry (SDA)

Living, Bedroom & Hallway (SDA)

Threshold Ramp


  • ≤ 35mm rise[1]


Threshold Ramp RULES


NCC 2022 V3


Class 2 to 9


NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]



May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.1.5

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.0 (Figure 4)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.0 (Figure 4)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.5

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.6

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.0 (Figure 4)

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.5

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.1.5

Ramps & Walkways

Gradient

Step Ramp


  • Edge Protection[1]
  • Balustrade, kerb rail or splay
  • Slip resistance[2][3]
  • P4 or R11 indoors (always dry)
  • P5 or R12 outdoors or if subject to wetting


Step Ramp RULES


NCC 2022 V5


All Building Classes


NCC 2022 D4D4 & H5D2 [2019 D3.3, 3.9.1]


May 2023



NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.5

NCC 2022 Vol 1, D4D4

NCC 2022 Vol 2, H5D2

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.6.1

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.6.1

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.6.1 (i)

Slip RATING


NCC 2022 V3


All Building Classes


NCC 2022 D1P2


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, D1P2

NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D15

HB 198:2014, 4.3.2 (Table 3A)

HB 198:2014, 5.2 (Table 3B)

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.6.1

HB 198:2014, 4.3.2 (Table 3A)

HB 198:2014, 5.2 (Table 3B)

Design Categories


  • Dwelling Certified by an Accredited SDA Assessor[1]
  • Categories dependent on Occupant support needs[2]


NDIS Design Categories


NCC 2022 V4


Informative

  • Design Category is determined when a dwelling is certified by an Accredited SDA Assessor based on the occupant's support needsInformative
  • Improved Liveability
  • Physical access & enhanced provision for people with sensory, intellectual or cognitive impairment
  • Robust
  • Resilient construction, minimal reactive maintenance
  • Reducing harm risk to users & the community
  • Fully Accessible
  • High level of physical access
  • Suits people with significant impairments
  • High Physical Support
  • High level of physical access
  • Suits people with significant impairments
  • Requires high level of assistance

Informative

Informative

  • Dwelling Certified by an Accredited SDA AssessorInformative
  • Categories dependent on Occupant support needsInformative

Door Handle


  • 900mm to 1.1m above FFL[1][2]
  • Vandal-proof[3]


Door Handle


NCC 2022 V3


Class 2 to 9


SDA Design Standard 4.2.5, 4.2.6, 25.2, Fig.5, Fig.19


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, D4D2 (1)

AS 1428.1:2009, 13.5.2 (a)

AS 1428.1:2009, 13.5.2 (d)

AS 1428.1:2009, 13.5.3 (d)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.2.5

AS 1428.1:2009, 13.5.3 (a)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 25.2

Letter Box


  • Lockable[1]
  • Wheelchair accessible from Dwelling[2]


SDA Standard Letterbox


NCC 2022 V2


All Building Classes


SDA Design Standard, 16.2


25 Oct 2019



NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 16.2

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 16.2

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 16.2

Kitchen & Laundry (SDA)

Ramps & Walkways

AS/NZS 2890.6:2009, 2.4

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.0 (Figure 2)

Gate Swing

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.0 (Figure 1) (b)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.7

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.11

Door Handle

Level Landing Clear of Door Swing

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.4

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.3

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.4

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.6

Crossfall or Gradient

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 16.2

Level Landing

Clear of Gate Swing

Clear Height

AS/NZS 2890.6:2009, 2.4

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.0 (Figure 2)

Parking Height Clearances

Fall

AS/NZS 2890.6:2009, 2.4

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.0 (Figure 2)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.0 (Figure 3)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.0 (Figure 2)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.0 (Figure 1)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.0 (Figure 1)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.1

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.0 (Figure 1)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.2.5

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.0 (Figure 1) (c)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.0 (Figure 1) (d)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.8

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.2.5

AS/NZS 2890.6:2009, 2.4

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.0 (Figure 2)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.0 (Figure 2)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.0 (Figure 2)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.5

AS/NZS 2890.6:2009, 2.4

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 3.0 (Figure 2)

Headroom

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.0 (Figure 3)

Living, Bedroom & Hallway (SDA)

Threshold Ramp


  • ≤ 35mm rise[1]


Threshold Ramp RULES


NCC 2025 V1


Class 2 to 9


NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.1.5

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.0 (Figure 4)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.0 (Figure 4)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.5

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.6

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.0 (Figure 4)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.5

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.1.5

Accessibility Overview

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.5

Gradient

Door Handle


  • 900mm to 1.1m above FFL[1][2]
  • Vandal-proof


Door Handle


NCC 2025 V1


Class 2 to 9


SDA Design Standard 4.2.5, 4.2.6, 25.2, Fig.5, Fig.19


May 2023



AS 1428.1:2021, 10.4.2 (d)

NCC 2022 Vol 1, D4D2 (1)

AS 1428.1:2021, 10.4.3 (d)

AS 1428.1:2021, 10.4.2 (a)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 4.2.5

AS 1428.1:2021, 10.4.3 (a)

Letter Box


  • Lockable[1]
  • Wheelchair accessible from Dwelling[2]


SDA Standard Letterbox


NCC 2022 V2


All Building Classes


SDA Design Standard, 16.2


25 Oct 2019



NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 16.2

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 16.2

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 16.2

Step Ramp


  • Edge Protection[1]
  • Balustrade, kerb rail or splay
  • Slip resistance[2][3]
  • P4 or R11 indoors (always dry)
  • P5 or R12 outdoors or if subject to wetting


Step Ramp RULES


NCC 2025 V1


All Building Classes


NCC 2022 D4D4 & H5D2 [2019 D3.3, 3.9.1]


May 2023



NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.5

NCC 2022 Vol 1, D4D4

NCC 2022 Vol 2, H5D2

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.6.1

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.6.2

Slip RATING


NCC 2025 V2


All Building Classes


NCC 2022 D1P2


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, D1P2

NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D15

HB 198:2014, 4.3.2 (Table 3A)

HB 198:2014, 5.2 (Table 3B)

HB 198:2014, 4.3.2 (Table 3A)

HB 198:2014, 5.2 (Table 3B)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.6.1

Design Categories


  • Dwelling Certified by an Accredited SDA Assessor[1]
  • Categories dependent on Occupant support needs[2]


NDIS Design Categories


NCC 2022 V4


Informative

  • Design Category is determined when a dwelling is certified by an Accredited SDA Assessor based on the occupant's support needsInformative
  • Improved Liveability
  • Physical access & enhanced provision for people with sensory, intellectual or cognitive impairment
  • Robust
  • Resilient construction, minimal reactive maintenance
  • Reducing harm risk to users & the community
  • Fully Accessible
  • High level of physical access
  • Suits people with significant impairments
  • High Physical Support
  • High level of physical access
  • Suits people with significant impairments
  • Requires high level of assistance

Informative

Informative

  • Dwelling Certified by an Accredited SDA AssessorInformative
  • Categories dependent on Occupant support needsInformative
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