Off-street Parking Building Codes & Rules
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AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 3.2.4
Sight DistanceAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 3.2.4
AS/NZS 2890.6:2009, 2.2.1 (a) (i)
AS/NZS 2890.6:2009, 2.2.1 (a) (i)
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 3.2.4 (Figure 3.3)
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 3.2.4 (Figure 3.3)
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.6.1 (b)
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 4.9
Speed HumpsAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 4.9
For Private Carparks with
Car Turnaround Provision
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.2 (c) (Figure 2.3)
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.3.3
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 3.2.4 (Figure 3.2)
Driver's Sight Zone
Driver's Sight Zone
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.2 (c) (Figure 2.3)
Fall
Fall
Fall
Parallel
Property Boundary
Any other direction
For Public Carparks
Wall or Fence
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.6.2
≥ 1:200AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.6.2
Fall
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.6.1 (a)
Tangent Point
Uncovered
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.2 (c)
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 3.2.4 (Figure 3.3)
Pedestrian Visibility ZoneAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 3.2.4 (Figure 3.3)
- Left-side zone not required for two lane, two way driveways
- Zone must be clear of any obstructions
Parking Access from Road Corners
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.2 (c) (Figure 2.3)
Blind Aisle
- Dead end aisles are permissible provided these provisionsAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.2 (c) (Figure 2.3)
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 3.2.3 (Figure 3.1)
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.2 (c) (Figure 2.3)
Covered
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.6.2
≥ 1:100AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.6.2
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 3.2.4
Sight DistanceAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 3.2.4
Waste Truck Requirements - Taylor Commentary
- Confirm Council requirements for
- Height clearance (eg. 4.5m Ryde Council)
- Turning circles / swept path
- DA condition may need modification to allow private waste collection to be organised by Building Owner
- 3.5m SRV height clearance
Off-street Carpark Facilities
- Classes of Carpark according to users[1]
Classification of Carparks
NCC 2022 V1
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 D [NCC 2019 D]
May 2023
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 1.4
NCC 2022 Vol 1, Section D
- All Access & Egress to be provided reasonably in accordance with the NCCAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 1.4
- Carpark ClassificationNCC 2022 Vol 1, Section D
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 1.4
- Classes of Carpark according to usersAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 1.4
Parallel Parking
- ≥ 300mm clearance around parking space to adjacent Walls, Fences, or Columns[1]
Parallel Parking
NCC 2022 V2
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 D [NCC 2019 D]
May 2023
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.4
NCC 2022 Vol 1, Section D
- All Access & Egress to be provided reasonably in accordance with the NCCAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.4
- Parallel ParkingNCC 2022 Vol 1, Section D
- ≥ 300mm clearance from any Walls, Columns or Fences taller ≥ 300mm high
- Wider aisles for opposite obstructions
- 300mm additional aisle width if with ≥ 300mm high obstructions at opposite side
- Double-ended obstructions
- 300mm additional clearance
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.4 (b)
- ≥ 300mm clearance around parking space to adjacent Walls, Fences, or ColumnsAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.4 (b)
Electric Vehicle Off-street Parking
Accessible Parking
Circulation Roadways & Ramps
Frontage Road Sight Distance
- Adequate sight distance to traffic on frontage road[1]
- 1.5 second reaction time Based on Stopping Sight Distances[2]
Sight Distance
NCC 2022 V2
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 D [NCC 2019 D]
May 2023
NCC 2022 Vol 1, Section D
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 3.2.4
- All Access & Egress to be provided reasonably in accordance with the NCCNCC 2022 Vol 1, Section D
- Sight DistanceAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 3.2.4
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 3.2.4 (Figure 3.2)
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 3.2.4 (b)
- Adequate sight distance to traffic on frontage roadAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 3.2.4 (Figure 3.2)
- 1.5 second reaction time Based on Stopping Sight DistancesAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 3.2.4 (b)
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.2 (c) (Figure 2.3)
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.2 (c)
Driver's Sight Ht.
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 3.2.4 (Figure 3.2)
AS/NZS 2890.6:2009, 2.2.1 (b) (i)
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 3.2.4 (a) (Figure 3.2)
No Sight Obstruction ZoneAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 3.2.4 (a) (Figure 3.2)
Parked Car Design Envelope
- Clearances around Walls, Columns, & potential impediments[1]
Parked Vehicle Design Envelope
NCC 2022 V4
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 D [NCC 2019 D]
May 2023
NCC 2022 Vol 1, Section D
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 5.2
- All Access & Egress to be provided reasonably in accordance with the NCCNCC 2022 Vol 1, Section D
- Parked Vehicle Design EnvelopeAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 5.2
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 5.2
- Clearances around Walls, Columns, & potential impedimentsAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 5.2
Angled Parking
- ≥ 5.4m (L) standard Parking Space[1]
60°
NCC 2022 V2
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 D [NCC 2019 D]
May 2023
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.3.2
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.1
- All Access & Egress to be provided reasonably in accordance with the NCC
- 60° Angle ParkingAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.3.2AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.1
- For limited space parking
- One-way Aisle serving
- Forward entry
90°
NCC 2022 V2
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 D [NCC 2019 D]
May 2023
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.3.2
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.1
NCC 2022 Vol 1, Section D
- All Access & Egress to be provided reasonably in accordance with the NCCAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.3.2
- 90° Angle ParkingAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.1NCC 2022 Vol 1, Section D
- Most effective to use on large carparks
- Two-way Aisle serving
Angled Parking Space Length RULES
NCC 2022 V2
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 D [NCC 2019 D]
May 2023
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.1
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.3.2
NCC 2022 Vol 1, Section D
- All Access & Egress to be provided reasonably in accordance to the NCCAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.1
- Angled Parking Space LengthAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.3.2NCC 2022 Vol 1, Section D
- ≥ 5.4m standard length of parking space, except
- If the Curb allows Vehicle overhang
- First 600mm behind the space are unobstructed & not designated for pedestrian use, length can be reduced by 600mm
- If there are designated spaces for smaller Vehicles
- 2.3 m (W) x 5.0m (L)
30°
NCC 2022 V2
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 D [NCC 2019 D]
May 2023
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.1
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.3.2
NCC 2022 Vol 1, Section D
- All Access & Egress to be provided reasonably in accordance with the NCCAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.1
- 30° Angle ParkingAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.3.2NCC 2022 Vol 1, Section D
- For limited space parking
- One-way Aisle serving
- Forward entry
Wheel Stops RULES
NCC 2022 V2
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 D [NCC 2019 D]
May 2023
NCC 2022 Vol 1, Section D
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.5.4
- All Access & Egress to be provided reasonably in accordance with the NCCNCC 2022 Vol 1, Section D
- Wheel StopsAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.5.4
- Provide Wheel Stops provided at Ends of Bays for
- Preventing curb overhang & encroachment
- Stop vehicles from hitting high Curbs or end Barriers
- Guiding pedestrians safely
- Wheel Stop dimensions
- 90 to 100mm (H) x 1.65m ±50 (W)
45°
NCC 2022 V2
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 D [NCC 2019 D]
May 2023
NCC 2022 Vol 1, Section D
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.3.2
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.1
- All Access & Egress to be provided reasonably in accordance with the NCCNCC 2022 Vol 1, Section D
- 45° Angle ParkingAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.3.2AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.1
- For limited space parking
- One-way Aisle serving
- Forward entry
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.1
- ≥ 5.4m (L) standard Parking SpaceAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 2.4.1
Access Driveway Width
- Combined Driveway[1]
- Varies depending on category
- Separate Entry & Exit
- ≥ 3m width
- ≥ 1m distance apart
Access Facility Classification
NCC 2022 V2
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 D [NCC 2019 D]
May 2023
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 3.2.1
NCC 2022 Vol 1, Section D
- All Access & Egress to be provided reasonably in accordance with the NCCAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 3.2.1
- Access Facility ClassificationNCC 2022 Vol 1, Section D
- Access Driveway Widths can be defined by
- Facility Classification or
- Access Driveway Width depending on Category
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 3.2.1
- Combined DrivewayAS/NZS 2890.1:2004, 3.2.1
- Varies depending on category
- Separate Entry & Exit
- ≥ 3m width
- ≥ 1m distance apart
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