SAMSON WONG M Sc (Int Real Estate), FRICS, FHKIS, AP, F.PFM, Managing Director Samson Wong & Associates Property Consultancy Ltd.

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1 Barrier Free Code

2 SAMSON WONG M Sc (Int Real Estate), FRICS, FHKIS, AP, F.PFM, Managing Director Samson Wong & Associates Property Consultancy Ltd.

3 1. Concepts of barrier free access in built environments (including building & building services requirements) 2. Brief review on the Design Manual from perspective of FM 3. How to assess and audit barrier-free constructions and facilities. 4. Experience sharing and updates 5. Case studies

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5 Introduction overseas convention and ordinances on BFA Traditional view of accessibility focus exclusively on design for people with permanent disabilities Evolving philosophy of Accessibility focus on design for all people UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY

6 Introduction overseas convention and ordinances on BFA Maximize participation of all society and all aspects of life Equal opportunity for all by providing equal access to all facilities: built environment, transportation, assistive communication technology, accessible leisure and recreation sites...

7 Introduction overseas convention and ordinances on BFA Education Accessible Schools & Universities Employment Accessible Work Places Housing Accessible Housing Health Accessible Healthcare & Hospital Facilities Transportation Accessible Public Transportation Services Accessible ICT and Services Leisure & Recreation Accessible Community & Sporting Facilities

8 Introduction overseas convention and ordinances on BFA

9 Introduction overseas convention and ordinances on BFA Population 2009: > 7 million People with Disabilities (10%) 700,000 Ageing Population 65 years+ (2006) (12.4%) 852,796 (2025) (21.3%) 1,711,000 (Source: HK 2006 Population By-census Office)

10 Introduction overseas convention and ordinances on BFA Not only for But also

11 Introduction overseas convention and ordinances on BFA - Barrier Free Design - Adaptable Design - Accessible Design - Universal Design/Accessibility

12 Introduction overseas convention and ordinances on BFA The design of products, services and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for personal adaptation or special provision Ron Mace 1988

13 Introduction overseas convention and ordinances on BFA 1. Equitable Use 2. Flexibility in Use 3. Simple and Intuitive Use 4. Perceptible Information 5. Tolerance for Errors 6. Low Physical Effort 7. Size and Space for Approach & Use

14 Introduction overseas convention and ordinances on BFA SCMP 9 September 2010

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16 Introduction HK Current BFA Legislation Code of Practice : Access for the Disabled to Buildings 1976 Design Manual : Access for the Disabled 1984 Design Manual : Barrier Free Access 1997

17 Introduction HK Current BFA Legislation

18 The regulations stipulating requirements for buildings to be planned for use by persons with a disability include: Building (Administration) Regulation 8(1)(m) Building (Planning) Regulation 2(1): 'disability' Building (Planning) Regulation 39(3)(e) Building (Planning) Regulation 72 and the Third Schedule Building (Standards of Sanitary Fitments, Plumbing, Drainage Works and Latrines) Regulation 61(3) Further guidance is given in the Design Manual: Barrier Free Access 2008.

19 Special Circumstances that may be Acceptable to the Building Authority for Applications to Vary Provisions For alterations and additions works to existing buildings where initial access for persons with a disability is not provided, the Building Authority would be satisfied with the design of the building in respect of the non-provision of facilities for persons with locomotory disabilities in cases where the provision of a ramp access would involve alteration works to the common parts of a building and where the applicant can demonstrate that : the applicant has no control over the area; consent from co-owners or owners' corporation to permit the carrying out of the alteration works to the common parts of the building is declined or cannot be obtained; and where ground beam is involved, there is spatial or structural constraint.

20 A. Wheelchair Space A1 Min.4 wheelchair spaces with size 1.3m(L)x0.8m(w) at spectator level in auditorium not more than 800 fixed seats. (In case more than 800 fixed seats, additional 2 wheelchair spaces shall be provided for every 400 fixed seats) A2 The spaces shall be grouped in pairs and not separated from the seats for other audiences. A3 Wheelchair space shall have unobstructed line of vision to the stage areas. A4 Min. width of the passage leading to a wheelchair space from an accessible entrance of the auditorium shall not be less than 1.5m. A5 The auditorium, the stage, backstage facilities, changing rooms, rest rooms, toilets and shower rooms shall be accessible to wheelchair users. A6 Braille and tactile fire exit maps shall be provided. A7 Tactile warning strips shall be provided at the top and bottom ends of the staircases leading to stage.

21 B. Carparks B1 1 parking space (for person with a disability) with size 5m(L) x 3.5m(W) for each 50 car parking spaces in the venue.

22 C. Access Route C1 Min. 1.05m in width. C2 Provided with access which is free from protrusion hazards, steps, kerbs other than dropped kerbs, steep ramps, doors or doorways C3 Provided with firm surface of access C4 Provided with tactile guide path. C5 Access provided from a point(s) from a lot boundary to a common entrance.

23 D. Ramps (for all changes in level) D1 Provision of ramps at all changes in level D2 Min m in width. D3 Min. 1.5m x 1.5m landing space at the head and foot of ramp. D4 Gradient not steeper than 1:12 (refer para 17 for 1:10 or 1:8 ramp under special condition) D5 D6 D7 Min. 1.2 m landing provided for each 10 m length of horizontal run at a gradient of 1 in 20 or steeper. Provided with handrails on both sides. Tactile warning strips at head, foot and landings.

24 D8 D9 D10 D11 D12 D13 D14 D15 D16 Ramp rise greater than 200 mm and leading to vehicular area, a railing or barrier to be provided across the full width of the lower end, min. 1.5 m from the foot of the ramp. Provided with 100mm(H) kerb or 200mm(H) rail above ramp level. No projection beyond 90 mm from surface of wall below a level of 2 m above the ramp level. Floor and wall in contrasting colours. Handrails not less than 30mm and not more than 50mm clear from wall and with a clear height of 70mm from the top of the bracket to the top of the handrail. Top of handrails should be between 850mm-950mm above nosing, floor or landing. Handrail shall have external diameter between 30mm-50mm Handrail to be extended 300 mm min. beyond the first and last nosing of a flight or end of ramp Provided with braille and tactile information on directional arrow and floor number

25 E. Dropped Kerbs (for changes in level towards vehicular areas) E1 Min. 1.2m(L) and 1.2m(W) E2 Max. gradient 1:10 and with 800 mm clear space behind the dropped kerbs E3 Max.15mm level change provided to interface with vehicular areas E4 Provided with tactile warning strip (600mm width) at 300mm from the vehicular areas

26 F. Steps and Staircase (for required staircase and the main circulation staircase) F1 Treads min. 225 mm.(280mm outdoor) F2 Risers max. 175 mm. (160mm outdoor) F3 Max. 16 steps in a flight. F4 Provided with non-slip nosing in contrasting colour. F5 Treads and walls in contrasting colour. F6 Provided with tactile warning strips at landings and both top and bottom ends of a staircase. F7 Braille and tactile information signs on adjacent wall to indicate the presence of opening (in the case the landing leading to an open space, the entrance/exit of the building) F8 No projection beyond 90mm from surface of wall below a level of 2m above the treads. F9 Provided with handrails on both sides. F10 Handrail shall have external diameter between 32mm to 50mm if in tubular shape, or provided with a grip similar to that specified for tubular handrail if in other shapes. F11 The top of the handrails should be 850mm-950mm above nosing, floor or landing. F12 Handrail to be extended min. 300 mm beyond the first and last nosing of a flight or end of ramp. F13 Handrails not less than 30mm and not more than 50mm clear from wall and with a clear height of 70mm from the top of the bracket to the top of the handrail. F14 Provide braille and tactile information on directional arrow and floor number.

27 G. Corridors, Lobbies, Paths (for internal circulation within a building) G1 Min. 1.05m clear width (800mm for location at cashier counter, turnstile, entrance with security device) G2 1.5mx1.5m space to be provided at or within 3.5m of dead end. G3 Lobby in corridor to be 1.2 m long min. excluding space for door swings [not apply to lobby to staircase, para 31(5)]. G4 A min. 1.2 m level area to be provided beyond the swings of doors and min.1.5 m in width provided on both sides of entrance of building. G5 Channel covers to be flush with surface of footpath G6 Holes & slot in channel covers/grating to be not larger than 20mm and 13mm respectively and slots are not in parallel with pedestrian travel path. G7 No projection beyond 90 mm from surface of wall below a level of 2m above the finishing floor level G8 Provided with warning guardrail (max. 680mm (H)) to area with headroom 2m or less.

28 H. Doors (for doors on accessible routes) H1 Clear opening min. 800mm H2 Min. 330 mm unobstructed width for door handle H3 Door handles min. 950 mm and max mm above F.F.L. H4 Provided double-action self-closing door with check mechanism to prevent door swinging beyond the closed position. H5 Door threshold to be max. 20 mm in height and bevelled H6 Exterior and interior doors to be opened with horizontal force of not more than 30N and 22N respectively. Door closing period should not less than 3 seconds H7 Prominent marks shall be provided on glass door at level 900 to 1500 mm above finished floor level. H8 Provide automatic door to one of the main entrances commonly used by the public (Applicable to: sports stadium, town hall, civic centre, theatre, museum, public library, shopping complex, sports complex, public swimming pool complex, office building, hotel and hospital) H9 Transparent vision-panel shall be provided at level 1000 to 1500mm above finished floor level at double-action selfclosing door.

29 I. Toilets and W.C. Cubicles I1 Provision of water closet cubicles for use by persons with a disability:- - Min. 1 no for 20 nos. of w.c. or lesser on a floor; - 2 nos. for more than 20 nos. of w.c. on a floor I2 At least one accessible unisex sanitary facility for use by persons of both sexes. I3 Shall be accessible directly from a public corridor or through toilet with 1.5mx1.5m space in front of the cubicle. W.C. Cubicles I4 Min. 1.5 m x 1.75 m in area I5 Min 1.5mx1.5m manoeuvring space within the cubicle measured at 350mm above FFL. I6 Water closet at a height between 380mm-450mm with back support. Flushing Control I7 Flushing control mounted on the wide with height 600mm- 1050mm above FFL. Operating force shall not exceed 22N. Wash Basin I8 Wash basin mounted with rim not higher than 750mm above FFL. 500mm clearance shall be maintained between the bottom of apron and FFL. I9 Wash basin tap shall be automatic or level control type without spring loading. Operating force shall not exceed 22N.

30 I10 I11 I12 I13 I14 Cubicle Door Door shall be installed with push-type or level-type handle. Door fastening shall be capable of being operated from outside. Grab Rails Provided with min. 2 handrails (with dia. 32mm-40mm) and fixed on wall (with clear space 30mm from wall).. Provided with grab rail (with dia. 32mm-40mm) on each of both the inner and outer door surfaces (with clear space 30mm from each door surface). Provided with folding grab rail (carrying static load 150kg) on the wide side adjacent to WC at a height 725mm- 750mm above FFL. Simple (English, Chinese and Braille) instruction on how to unfold the rail should be affixed to the wall.

31 I15 I16 I17 I18 I19 I20 I21 Emergency Call Bell Provision of emergency call bell inside cubicle. Call bell shall emit audible or visible alarm signal when activated. The alarm shall be installed outside the toilet or a buzzer shall be fitted in the caretaker s office. Equipped with weatherproof push button for activating the alarm. Push button shall be installed below the vertical grab rail adjacent to the water closet at a height between 600mm- 650mm above FFL. Notice Emergency Call 緊急召援 in both English, Chinese and Braille shall be provided. Urinal Provided at least one accessible urinal if more than one urinal is provided. Provided with clear levelled space 800mm (w) x1500mm (deep) in front of the urinal. Urinal with front rim not higher than 400mm with vertical grab rails (with dia. 32mm-40mm) on both sides with C.C. distance 900mm at a height of 1200mm above FFL.

32 J. Bathrooms and Shower Compartments Bathtubs J1 There shall be a clear floor space of not less than 1500mm x 800 mm in front of the bathtub. J2 The bathtub shall be provided with a seat of not less than 250 mm in width. J3 The bathtub shall have a maximum height of 380 mm. Grab Rails for Bathtub J4 They shall not rotate within their fixing fittings. J5 They shall have a diameter between 32 mm 40 mm and have a grip space of not less than 30 mm clear from the wall. J6 A grab rail shall be at least 900 mm long, installed horizontally or slanting at an angle not exceeding 20 degrees along the length of the bathtub and at a height between 150 mm to 300 mm above the rim of the bathtub. J7 Another grab rail shall be at least 600 mm long, installed vertically at the plug end of the bathtub adjacent to the clear floor space with the lower end 150 mm to 300 mm above the rim of the bathtub.

33 J8 J9 J10 J11 J12 J13 J14 Tap and Control for Bathtub Taps and other controls shall have lever type handles at least 75mm long from the centre of rotation to the handle tip, be installed at the plug end of the bathtub and not more than 450 mm above the rim of the bathtub. Shower Head Shower heads shall be of the hand-held type, provided with a hose not less than 1500 mm in length, and provided with a wall mounting bracket to allow use in a fixed position Where shower heads are mounted on a vertical bar, the bar shall have a minimum length of 500 mm with the lower end not less than 450 mm above the finished floor level, be installed so as not to obstruct the use of grab rails and be so mounted to be able to carry a static load of 150kg in case they are mistakenly used as a grab rail. Shower Compartment Shower compartments shall have internal dimensions of not less than 1500 mm x 900 mm. The minimum clear floor space in front of the shower entrance shall be 1500 mm x 800 mm with the 1500 mm dimension parallel to the shower entrance. Grab Rails for Shower Compartment Grab rails for shower compartments shall not rotate within their fixing fittings, with a diameter between 32 mm 40 mm and allow a grip space of not less than 30 mm clear from the wall. They shall be L-shaped or two bars arranged in L- shaped configuration and not be less than 750 mm by 900 mm in length, be installed at a height between 700 mm and 800 mm from the shower floor and be capable of carrying a static load of 150kg. Threshold Thresholds for roll-in shower compartments shall not be more than 13 mm high and have bevelled edges. Shower Seats The shower seats shall have a rounded edge and be self-draining, be installed on the wall next to the taps and controls with dimension not be less than 550 mm in width and 400 mm in depth and be installed at a height between 430 mm and 480 mm from the top of the seat to the finished floor level.

34 K. Sign International Symbol of Accessibility K1 International symbol of accessiblilty in white on a blue background provided at: - K1.1 - Accessible entrance to the building K1.2 - Accessible exit from the building K1.3 - Reserved car parking facilities for persons with a disability K1.4 - Location of toilets for persons with a disability K1.5 - Usable vertical circulation facilities K1.6 - Usable cloakroom facilities K1.7 - Information/Service counter and telephone in the building

35 Directional Signs K2 Directional signs with directional arrows and visual information. Size K3 The size of the signs shall not be less than: - K3.1-60mm for doors K mm for corridors K mm for external use International Symbol of Access for Hearing Loss K4 International symbol of access for hearing loss shall be provided if assistive listening system is provided. (Applicable to cinema, theatre, concert hall, stadium, museum, theme park, purpose-built family amusement centre, hospital, purpose-built clinic, transport station, interchange, passenger terminal). Braille and Tactile Sign K5 Braille and tactile sign shall be installed on adjacent wall or door of public toilet to indicate whether the toilet is for male, female or unisex, at 900mm to 1500mm above the FFL. K6 A Braille and tactile fire exit map shall be provided directly above the call button of the accessible lift in the lobby of the accessible lift at 800mm to 1200mm above the FFL if a fire exit map for the use of the public is provided.

36 L. Special Design Requirement to Assist Persons with Visual or Hearing Impairment Braille and Tactile Floor Plan L1 Provided with braille and tactile floor plan showing the main entrance, public toilet and major common facilities in a place conspicuous to persons with visual impairment. Tactile Guide Path L2 Provided with tactile guide path from a point of access at the lot boundary to the main entrance of the building and from the main entrance to lift zone, the nearest accessible toilet, public information/service counter. Visual Display Board L3 Provided with visual display board to display the essence of the information broadcasted by the public address system.

37 M. Public Information/ Service Counters M4 A least one public information/service counter built with a portion not higher than 750mm above FFL and not less than 750mm wide. M5 Provided with an assistive listening system where the background is noisy or counters are provided with screen. M6 Provided with leg space of a depth between 400mm-600mm and a height of not less than 680mm above FFL.

38 N. Illumination N1 Provided with minimum illumination level measured at the FFL along the centre line of the passageway:- N1.1 Ground floor entrance lobby and lift: 120lux N1.2 Lift lobby of upper floors, corridors, accessible paths and staircases: 85lux N2 Signs (provided under Division 13) shall have illumination level on the surface of not less than 120 lux.

39 O. Assistive Listening System O1 Provided with assistive listening system (such as an induction loop system or an infrared system). P. Lifts P1 Every floor shall be accessible by at least one passenger lift. P2 Min. internal car dimensions of 1.2m x 1.m. (*at leat one lift car with internal car dimensions of 1.5m x 1.4m shall be provided if more than 3 lifts in a building) P3 Provided with handrails extending to within 150mm of the corners at the rear and sides of the lift car. P4 Handrial shall be at a height 850mm-950mm with a space of 30-50mm between the handrails and all. Lift Door P5 Car door with minimum clear entrance width of 850mm. P6 Car doors and landing doors shall be of the horizontal sliding type, power-operated and automatically controlled. P7 Provided with audible signal to signify the closing of the doors to alert persons. P8 Provided with detection device at a height of 500mm- 600mm above the floor of the lift car to re-open the lift doors in the event of hitting any obstacles.

40 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 Lift Control Buttons Essential lift control buttons including floor numbering buttons, emergency alarm push button and door opening push button in the lift car shall be at a height 900mm- 1200mm above floor of the car. Lift call buttons at lift halls shall be at a height 900mm- 1200mm above FFL of lift hall. Provided lift control button with min. dimension of 20mm. Provided braille and tactile markings either on or to the left of the control buttons. Braille and tactile marking shall be in Arabic numerals and/or symbols. Tactile marking shall have min. 15mm high and be raised 1mm min. Tactile marking of the push buttons for the main entrance floor with be identified with a symbol in a star shape.

41 P15 P16 P17 P18 P19 P20 P21 Emergency Call Button in Lifts Emergency alarm push button shall be in a tactile bell shape. Emergency alarm push button together with a buzzer, an indication light for acknowledgement and an intercom shall be provided in lift car. Intercom shall be connected to building management office or caretaker s office. The building management office or caretaker s office shall be equipped with a buzzer, indication light and an intercom connected to the lift car. Blinking indication light for acknowledgement shall be provided adjacent to the intercom speaker. When light blinks, it indicates your emergency call has already been received. Please bepatient and wait for the rescue 此燈閃亮時, 表示已收到求救信息, 請耐心等候求援 in English & Chinese shall be provided next to the blinking light. The emergency call system shall be powered by an emergency electricity supply system in the event of power failure.

42 P22 P23 P24 P25 P26 P27 P28 Indication and Notification for Accessible Lifts Provided with illuminated visual indicator and audible signal at the lift entrance to indicate the arrival of lift and its direction of travel. Before the arrival of lift, the audible signal shall sound once for Up direction and twice for Down direction. Provided with tactile and Braille floor designations at the jambs on both sides of each lift entrance, by means of Arabic numerals, min. 60mm high, raised 1mm and at 1.2m above FFL. Indication in Accessible Lift Cars Provided with illuminated visual indicators to indicate the direction of travel and the position of the car. Characters on the position indicator shall have a minimum height of 50mm. An audio indicator of the stopping floor shall be provided in English, Cantonese and Putonghua. Identification of Accessible Lifts in Lift Lobbies An international symbol for accessibility shall be provided at the lobby if all lifts comply with Division 19. Otherwise, only the lift(s) designed under Division 19 shall be provided with international symbol for accessibility.

43 Q. Escalators and Passenger Conveyor Q1 Provided with tactile warning strips at both bottom and top ends of an escalator. Q2 Provided with tactile warning strips at both ends of a passenger conveyor. R. Building Services Design Requirements R1 Visual alarm signal shall be provided to form part of the fire alarm system in the form of a flashing red light, lablelled Fire Alarm 火警 in both English and Chinese. R2 The label shall be indicated on separate plate affixed nearby or engraved on the light cover. R3 The alarm shall be installed at a prominent location which shall be readily noticeable. S. Hotel, Hostels and Guesthouses S1 Min. 2 accessible guest rooms for every 100 guest rooms and any parts thereof. S2 Accessible bathrooms and shower compartment.

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45 Case Studies Examples in Hong Kong Barriers are impediments encountered while participating in daily life and are classified as environmental &communication

46 Case Studies Examples in Hong Kong The external as well as the internal environment must be fully accessible, e.g. car park, footpaths, entrances, toilets, information... Accessible buildings alone are of little value if users cannot reach them A continuum of seamless access is essential - Connectivity

47 Case Studies Examples in Hong Kong Home Home Bus Work Shopping Train If any one link in the trip chain is inaccessible e.g. public transport is accessible but no dropped kerbs, workplace has steps and the shopping centre has no accessible lifts and toilets.. and the individual is a wheelchair user

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53 Case Studies Examples in Hong Kong Examples of Disabled Toilets with Problems Disabled toilets without sufficient space for wheelchairs to turn creates physical access barriers for wheelchair users.

54 Case Studies Examples in Hong Kong Examples of Disabled Toilets with Problems The locations of railings and grab bars should be designed at the most appropriate locations in order to assist the disabled in transfers to and from the W.C..

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56 Retrieval and study existing information including Client's brief and building plans, etc. Site Survey and Investigation Compliance Checking Reports BFA Upgrading Feasibility Reports Consolidated Feedback, Budget Preparation with Justifications Issue Certificate of Compliance Checking for the B(P)R72 and Third Schedule to the B(P)R

57 Retrieval all relevant information, building plans, etc. from relevant authorities. Understand the detailed requirements, expectations and priority criteria on the compliance level to the Building (Planning) Regulations (B(P)R) 72, Third Schedule to the B(P)R and Design Manual: Barrier Free Access 2008 in relation to their operation, management of the buildings.

58 Visit the site, record all existing site features Obtain all drawings and all documentation Carry out site survey and investigation if existing records are inadequate and/or insufficient, to facilitate the preparation of Compliance Checking Reports, the subsequent design works and the subsequent preparation of BFA Upgrading Feasibility Reports. Complete compliance checking with respect to every item / requirement stipulated in the B(P)R 72 and Third Schedule to the B(P)R, Functional tests to any existing BFA facilities undertaken by competent persons, with assistance of building services engineer.

59 Conduct assessment on elementary aspects per all the relevant items in the B(P)R 72 and Third Schedule to the B(P)R Identify all compliance items and all non-compliance items Detailed descriptions of the non-compliance items shall be mentioned in the Report. A Certificate of Compliance Checking certified by the Authorized Person Prepare and submit comprehensive BFA Upgrading Feasibility Report, with options of upgrading works Outline courses of action. Assessment of feasibility of meeting the recommended design requirements in Best Practice Section and option of upgrading works for meeting such requirements.

60 Identify any difficulties related to the proposed upgrading works, technical or statutory, with detailed account on the reasons and impact to the management and operation of the concerned party and viable solution(s) for the difficulties identified; Works implementation programme which is required to reflect these difficulties; and preliminary cost estimates for the proposed upgrading works. Comply with other Building Ordinances / Fire Services Codes / land and management matters that may be imposed by the relevant authorities. Identify all services, utilities, facilities and installations etc., which may be affected by the project, design the diversion of utilities and services and liaise with all the utility companies for diversion as necessary. Coordination of all services woks, consultations with Public Utility Companies and other authorities, bodies or persons affects by the Project, and Preparation of drawings for builder's work in connection with structural, building services and landscaping, etc., all plumbing and drainage works being included.