Ramps & Walkways Building Codes & Rules


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Width

AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, Appendix C3

300 ± 10AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, Appendix C3

AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, Appendix C3

600 to 800AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, Appendix C3

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (Figure 13)

≥ 600

90° to LandingAS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (Figure 13)

Length

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.5

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.6.1 (b)

≤ 1.9mNDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.5AS 1428.1:2021, 7.6.1 (b)

Horizontal Ground Surface

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.6.2

Vertical Barrier,

Wall or similarAS 1428.1:2021, 7.6.2

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.8.1 (a)

≥ 1.2mAS 1428.1:2021, 7.8.1 (a)

AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, Appendix C3

≥ 1m

clearAS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, Appendix C3

TGSI

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.5

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.6.1 (a)

≤ 190NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.5AS 1428.1:2021, 7.6.1 (a)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (f)

≥ 900AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (f)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.4 (d)

≥ 1.5m

clearAS 1428.1:2021, 7.4 (d)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (Figure 14)

≥ 1m

clearAS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (Figure 14)

Property Boundary

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.6.1 (c)

≤ 1 : 10AS 1428.1:2021, 7.6.1 (c)

AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, 1.4.21

≤ 1.52mAS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, 1.4.21

Gradient

AS 1428.1:2021, 10.3.1

≤ 1:40AS 1428.1:2021, 10.3.1

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.6.2 Figure 22(A)

≥ 1m clearAS 1428.1:2021, 7.6.2 Figure 22(A)

AS 1428.1:2021, 10.2

≥ 850

clearAS 1428.1:2021, 10.2

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.1 (d)

≤ 1 : 40AS 1428.1:2021, 7.1 (d)

AS 1428.1:2021, 10.2

≥ 850

clearAS 1428.1:2021, 10.2

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.8.2

≥ 1.5mAS 1428.1:2021, 7.8.2

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.2 (a) (iii)

Vertical Barrier, Wall or similarAS 1428.1:2021, 7.2 (a) (iii)

Fall

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (Figure 13)

≥ 600

90° to LandingAS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (Figure 13)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.4

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (Figure 13)

Curved Ramp or Walkway

Handrail & Kerb Rail

AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, Appendix C3

Tactile Indicators for Kerb RampAS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, Appendix C3

  • Install if
  • ≥ 3m distance from boundary or building to top of kerb ramp
  • Kerb ramp is not parallel to the building line or direction of travel
  • Gradient difference from foot path to kerb ramp is not within 1:8 to 1:8.5

AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, Appendix C3

45˚AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, Appendix C3

AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, 1.4.21

≤ 190AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, 1.4.21

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.2 (a)

600AS 1428.1:2021, 7.2 (a)

AS 1428.1:2021, 1.4.26

≤ 1 : 20AS 1428.1:2021, 1.4.26

AS 1428.1:2021, 3.3

≥ 1m

clearAS 1428.1:2021, 3.3

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.1 (b)

≤ 15m @ 1:20

≤ 25m @ 1:33

No limit if < 1:33AS 1428.1:2021, 7.1 (b)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.6.2

45˚AS 1428.1:2021, 7.6.2

AS 1428.1:2021, 3.3

≥ 1mAS 1428.1:2021, 3.3

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (c) (i)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (c) (ii)

≤ 9m @ 1:14AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (c) (i)

≤ 15m @ 1:20AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (c) (ii)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (f)

Boundaries & IntersectionsAS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (f)

  • TGSI's to be within property boundary
  • Handrails not to project into corridor

AS 1428.1:2021, 3.2

≥ 2mAS 1428.1:2021, 3.2

Accessibility Overview

Designer & Construction Set Out

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.5 (c)

≤ 1 : 8AS 1428.1:2021, 7.5 (c)

Gradient

Gradient

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.8.2

≥ 1.5mAS 1428.1:2021, 7.8.2

Gradient

AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, 1.4.21

≤ 1 : 8AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, 1.4.21

Gradient

Cross Fall or Camber

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (c) (iii)

1 : 14 to 1 : 20AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (c) (iii)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.2

≥ 600AS 1428.1:2021, 7.2

AS 1428.1:2021, 10.2

≤ 300AS 1428.1:2021, 10.2

Kerb

Vehicle Use

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.2

≥ 1mAS 1428.1:2021, 7.2

Walkway

Addition to Minimum Walkway Width for Street Kerb

EFSG Ramp


  • ≤ 1:14 gradient[1]
  • ≥ 1.2m length of Landing[2]
  • Handrail on both sides[3]
  • 865mm Top Handrail height
  • 700mm Lower Handrail height


Ramp Handrail & Balustrade RULES


NCC 2025 V1


Class 2 to 9


NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

NSW EFSG

NSW EFSG

  • Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to the NCCNCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5
  • If Concrete Kerb RailNSW EFSG
  • ≤ 4m ramp above adjacent level
  • If Steel Kerb RailNSW EFSG
  • ≥ 4m fall risk, Non-climbable Zone

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)

NSW EFSG

NSW EFSG

NSW EFSG

  • ≤ 1:14 gradientNSW EFSG
  • ≥ 1.2m length of LandingNSW EFSG
  • Handrail on both sidesNSW EFSG
  • 865mm Top Handrail height
  • 700mm Lower Handrail height

Continuous Path of Travel


  • No steps or other impediments[1]
  • 1m wide & 2m high clear passage[2][3]
  • Measured from finished floor & walls
  • Clear of all obstructions


Continuous Path of Travel


NCC 2025 V2


Class 2 to 9


NCC 2022 D4D4, D4D7, D4D13, F4, H5D1

[2019 D3.3, D3.6, D3.12, F2.0]


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, D4D4

AS 1428.1:2021, 10.2

AS 1428.1:2021, 3.2

AS 1428.1:2021, 3.1

AS 1428.1:2021, 3.2

AS 1428.1:2021, 3.3

Ramp


  • Handrail both sides[1]
  • TGSI's at top & bottom[2]
  • Slip resistance[3]
  • P3 or R10 indoors (always dry)
  • P4 or R11 outdoors or if subject to wetting


Ramp RULES


NCC 2025 V1


All Building Classes


NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (b)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (g)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (c)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (d)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (e)

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)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (e)

AS 1428.1:2021, 6

Walkway


  • If ≥ 600mm horizontal ground buffer is provided parallel to Walkway[1]
  • Barriers or handrails are no longer required
  • Slip resistance[2][3]
  • P3 or R10 indoors (always dry)
  • P4 or R11 outdoors or if subject to wetting


Kerb Rail OPTIONS


NCC 2025 V1


All Building Classes


NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (j)

AS 1428.1:2021, 9 (d)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (k)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (Figure 18)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (Figure 19)

Walkway RULES


NCC 2025 V1


Class 2 to 9


NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.1 (d)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.2 (b)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.2

AS 1428.1:2021, 3.3

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.2

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)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.2 (a)

HB 198:2014, 5.2 (Table 3B)

Landing


  •  1.5 x 1.5m clearance[1]
  • ≤ 1 : 40 gradient to shed water[2]
  • ≤ 1 : 33 if bitumen surface


Step Ramp LANDINGS


NCC 2025 V1


Class 2 to 9


NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

AS 1428.1:2021, 3.3

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.8.1

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.1

AS 1428.1:2021, 10.3.1

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)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.8.2

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.1 (d)

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

Landing


  • ≥ 1.5m (W) x 1.5m (L) generally[1]
  • Varies dependant on direction of travel
  • Slip resistance[2][3]
  • P3 or R10 indoors (always dry)
  • P4 or R11 outdoors or if subject to wetting


Ramp & Walkway LANDINGS


NCC 2025 V1


Class 2 to 9


NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.1 (d)

AS 1428.1:2021, 10.3.1

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.8.1

AS 1428.1:2021, 3.3

Kerb Ramp LANDINGS


NCC 2025 V1


Class 2 to 9


NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

AS 1428.1:2021, 3.3

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.1 (d)

AS 1428.1:2021, 10.3.1

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.8.3

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, 7.8.3

Threshold Ramp



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

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)

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)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.5 (a)

Kerb Rails


  • ≥ 150mm high Kerb, or[1]
  • 65 to 75mm high Kerb


Kerb Rail OPTIONS


NCC 2025 V1


All Building Classes


NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (j)

AS 1428.1:2021, 9 (d)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (k)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (Figure 18)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (Figure 19)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.3 (Figure 18)

Landing


  • ≥ 1.5m (W) x 1.5m (L) generally[1]
  • ≤ 1 : 40 gradient to shed water, or[2]
  • ≤ 1 : 33 if bitumen surface


Ramp & Walkway LANDINGS


NCC 2025 V1


Class 2 to 9


NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.1 (d)

AS 1428.1:2021, 10.3.1

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.8.1

AS 1428.1:2021, 3.3

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)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.8.1 (b)

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.1 (d)

Kerb Ramp


  • Slip resistance[1][2]
  • P4 or R11 indoors (always dry)
  • P5 or R12 outdoors or if subject to wetting


Kerb Ramp RULES


NCC 2025 V1


Class 2 to 9


NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

AS 1428.1:2021, 1.4.19

AS 1428.1:2021, 7.7.2

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, 5.2 (Table 3B)

NCC 2022 Vol 1, D1P2

AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, Appendix C3

AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, Appendix C3

Width

AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, Appendix C3

TGSI

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.6.1 (a)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.5

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.3 (c) (iii)

1 : 14 to 1 : 20 gradientAS 1428.1:2009, 10.3 (c) (iii)

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.3 (f)

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.4 (d)

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.8.2

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.3 (e)

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.5 (c)

≤ 1 : 8 gradientAS 1428.1:2009, 10.5 (c)

Property Boundary

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.6.1 (c)

≤ 1 : 10 gradientAS 1428.1:2009, 10.6.1 (c)

AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, Appendix C3

AS 1428.1:2009, 13.3.1

AS 1428.1:2009, Appendix C

AS 1428.1:2009, 13.2

AS 1428.1:2009, Amdt. 1 (Figure 13)

Length

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.6.1 (b)

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.5

Horizontal Ground Surface

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.6.1 (i)

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.2 (a) (iii)

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.1 (d)

≤ 1 : 40 cross fall or camberAS 1428.1:2009, 10.1 (d)

AS 1428.1:2009, 13.2

AS 1428.1:2009, 6.2

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.8.2

Wall

Fall

AS 1428.1:2009, Amdt. 1 (Figure 13)

Handrail & Kerb Rail

AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, Appendix C3

Tactile Indicators for Kerb RampAS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, Appendix C3

  • Install if
  • ≥ 3m distance from boundary/building to top of kerb ramp
  • Kerb ramp is not parallel to the building line or direction of travel
  • Gradient difference from foot path to kerb ramp is not within 1:8 to 1:8.5

AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, Appendix C3

AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, Appendix C3

AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, Appendix C3

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.2 (a)

AS 1428.1:2009, Appendix C

≤ 1 : 20 gradientAS 1428.1:2009, Appendix C

AS 1428.1:2009, Appendix C

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.2 (b)

≤ 15m @ 1:20

≤ 25m @ 1:33

No limit if < 1:33AS 1428.1:2009, 10.2 (b)

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.6.1

AS 1428.1:2009, 6.3

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.3 (c) (i)

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.3 (c) (ii)

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.3 (f)

Boundaries & IntersectionsAS 1428.1:2009, 10.3 (f)

  • TGSI's to be within property boundary
  • Handrails not to project into corridor

Designer & Construction Set Out

Accessibility Overview

EFSG Ramp


  • ≤ 1:14 gradient[1]
  • ≥ 1.2m landing length
  • Handrail on both sides
  • 865mm Top Handrail height
  • 700mm Lower Handrail height


Ramp Handrail & Balustrade RULES


NCC 2022 V3


Class 2 to 9


NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

NSW EFSG

  • Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to the NCCNCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5
  • If Concrete Kerb RailNSW EFSG
  • ≤ 4m ramp above adjacent level
  • If Steel Kerb Rail
  • ≥ 4m fall risk, Non-climbable Zone

Slip RATING


NCC 2022 V2


All Building Classes


NCC 2022 D1P2


May 2023



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NSW EFSG

  • ≤ 1:14 gradientNSW EFSG
  • ≥ 1.2m landing length
  • Handrail on both sides
  • 865mm Top Handrail height
  • 700mm Lower Handrail height

Kerb Ramp


  • Slip resistance[1][2]
  • P4 or R11 indoors (always dry)
  • P5 or R12 outdoors or if subject to wetting


Slip RATING


NCC 2022 V1


All Building Classes


NCC 2022 D1P2


May 2023



Kerb Ramp RULES


NCC 2022 V3


Class 2 to 9


NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009, Appendix C3

HB 198:2014, 5.2 (Table 3B)

NCC 2022 Vol 1, D1P2

Kerb Rails


  • ≥ 150mm high Kerb, or[1]
  • 65 to 75mm high Kerb


Kerb Rail OPTIONS


NCC 2022 V3


All Building Classes


NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

AS 1428.1:2009, Amdt. 1 (Figure 18)

Landing


  • ≥ 1.5m (W) x 1.5m (L) generally[1]
  • Varies dependant on direction of travel
  • Slip resistance[2][3]
  • P3 or R10 indoors (always dry)
  • P4 or R11 outdoors or if subject to wetting


Kerb Ramp LANDINGS


NCC 2022 V2


Class 2 to 9


NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.8.3

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.1 (d)

  • Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to the NCCNCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5
  • ≥ 1m x 1.2m length if straight direction of travelAS 1428.1:2009, 10.8.3
  • ≥ 1.5m (W) x 1.5m (L) if single change of direction
  • ≥ 2m (W) x 1.5m (L) if "T" junction
  • ≤ 1 : 40 gradient to shed waterAS 1428.1:2009, 10.1 (d)
  • ≤ 1 : 33 if bitumen surface
  • Door Circulation may require additional clearance
  • No cross fall at door threshold

Slip RATING


NCC 2022 V1


All Building Classes


NCC 2022 D1P2


May 2023



Ramp & Walkway LANDINGS


NCC 2022 V3


Class 2 to 9


NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.8.1

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.1 (d)

AS 1428.1:2009, 13.3

  • Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to the NCCNCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5
  • ≥ 1m width x 1.2m length if straight direction of travelAS 1428.1:2009, 10.8.1
  • ≥ 1.5m (W) x 1.5m (L) if change of direction up to 90°
  • ≥ 1.54m (L) if 180° turn, width determined by walkway & handrail clearances
  • ≤ 1 : 40 gradient to shed waterAS 1428.1:2009, 10.1 (d)
  • ≤ 1 : 33 if bitumen surface
  • Door Circulation may require additional clearanceAS 1428.1:2009, 13.3

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.8.3

HB 198:2014, 4.3.2 (Table 3A)

HB 198:2014, 5.2 (Table 3B)

Continuous Path of Travel


  • No steps or other impediments[1]
  • 1m wide & 2m high clear passage[2][3]
  • Measured from finished floor & walls
  • Clear of all obstructions


Continuous Path of Travel


NCC 2022 V2


Class 2 to 9


NCC 2022 D4D4, D4D7, D4D13, F4, H5D1

[2019 D3.3, D3.6, D3.12, F2.0]


May 2023



AS 1428.1:2009, 6.2

NCC 2022 Vol 1, D4D3 (5)

NCC 2022 Vol 1, D4D4

AS 1428.1:2009, 6.1

AS 1428.1:2009, 6.2

AS 1428.1:2009, 6.3

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.8.1 (a)

Threshold Ramp



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

Slip RATING


NCC 2022 V2


All Building Classes


NCC 2022 D1P2


May 2023



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AS 1428.1:2009, 10.5 (a)

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)

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.4

AS 1428.1:2009, Amdt. 1 (Figure 13)

Curved Ramp or Walkway

Ramp


  • Handrail both sides[1]
  • TGSI's at top & bottom[2]
  • Slip resistance[3]
  • P3 or R10 indoors (always dry)
  • P4 or R11 outdoors or if subject to wetting


Ramp RULES


NCC 2022 V2


All Building Classes


NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.3

  • Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to the NCCNCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5
  • ≤ 9m length at 1 : 14 between landingsAS 1428.1:2009, 10.3
  • ≤ 15m length at 1 : 20 between landings
  • Linear interpolation used for intermediate lengths
  • Constant gradient, 3% tolerance
  • Landings at bottom and top of ramp with TGSI's
  • 90° approach angle between ramp and landing for change of direction
  • Handrails both sides
  • Wall mounted
  • Floor mounted with kerb
  • Continuous at landings

Slip RATING


NCC 2022 V1


All Building Classes


NCC 2022 D1P2


May 2023



AS 1428.1:2009, 10.3 (e)

AS 1428.1:2009, 9

HB 198:2014, 4.3.2 (Table 3A)

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 V4


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

NDIS SDA Design Standard Oct 2019 Edition 1.1, 2.5

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.6.1

NCC 2022 Vol 1, D4D4

NCC 2022 Vol 2, H5D2

Slip RATING


NCC 2022 V1


All Building Classes


NCC 2022 D1P2


May 2023



AS 1428.1:2009, 10.6.1

HB 198:2014, 4.3.2 (Table 3A)

HB 198:2014, 5.2 (Table 3B)

Walkway


  • If ≥ 600mm horizontal ground buffer is provided parallel to Walkway[1]
  • Barriers or handrails are no longer required
  • Slip resistance[2][3]
  • P3 or R10 indoors (always dry)
  • P4 or R11 outdoors or if subject to wetting


Walkway RULES


NCC 2022 V2


Class 2 to 9


NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]


May 2023



AS 1428.1:2009, 10.1 (d)

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.2 (b)

  • Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to the NCC
  • 1 : 33 & shallower gradient must haveAS 1428.1:2009, 10.1 (d)
  • ≤ 1 : 40 camber or cross fall,
  • 1 : 33 if bitumen finish
  • ≤ 25m length at 1 : 33 between landingsAS 1428.1:2009, 10.2 (b)
  • ≤ 15m length at 1 : 20 between landings
  • Linear interpolation used for intermediate lengths
  • Adding a handrail can increase allowed length by 30%

Slip RATING


NCC 2022 V1


All Building Classes


NCC 2022 D1P2


May 2023



Kerb Rail OPTIONS


NCC 2022 V3


All Building Classes


NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

HB 198:2014, 4.3.2 (Table 3A)

HB 198:2014, 5.2 (Table 3B)

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.2 (a)

Landing


  • ≥ 1.5m (W) x 1.5m (L) generally[1]
  • ≤ 1 : 40 gradient to shed water, or[2]
  • ≤ 1 : 33 if bitumen surface


Slip RATING


NCC 2022 V1


All Building Classes


NCC 2022 D1P2


May 2023



Ramp & Walkway LANDINGS


NCC 2022 V3


Class 2 to 9


NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.8.1

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.1 (d)

AS 1428.1:2009, 13.3

  • Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to the NCCNCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5
  • ≥ 1m width x 1.2m length if straight direction of travelAS 1428.1:2009, 10.8.1
  • ≥ 1.5m (W) x 1.5m (L) if change of direction up to 90°
  • ≥ 1.54m (L) if 180° turn, width determined by walkway & handrail clearances
  • ≤ 1 : 40 gradient to shed waterAS 1428.1:2009, 10.1 (d)
  • ≤ 1 : 33 if bitumen surface
  • Door Circulation may require additional clearanceAS 1428.1:2009, 13.3

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.8.1

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.1 (d)

Landing


  •  1.5 x 1.5m clearance[1]
  • ≤ 1 : 40 gradient to shed water[2]
  • ≤ 1 : 33 if bitumen surface


Step Ramp LANDINGS


NCC 2022 V2


Class 2 to 9


NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]


May 2023



NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.8.2

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.1

AS 1428.1:2009, Appendix C

AS 1428.1:2009, 13.3

Slip RATING


NCC 2022 V1


All Building Classes


NCC 2022 D1P2


May 2023



AS 1428.1:2009, 10.8.2

AS 1428.1:2009, 10.1 (d)

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