What are the barrier-free facilities

Wheelchair accessible facilities are buildings or environmental facilities that provide convenience and safety for wheelchair users, including ramps, elevators, handrails, signs, accessible toilets, etc. Wheelchair accessible facilities can help wheelchair users overcome various barriers and participate more freely in social life and leisure activities.

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Rampway

A ramp is a facility that allows wheelchair users to pass smoothly through the height and height, usually located at the entrance, exit, step, platform, etc., of a building. The ramp shall have a flat surface, non-slip, no gap, handrails on both sides, a height of not less than 0.85 meters, and a downward curve at the end of the ramp, with obvious signs at the start and end

Lift

An elevator is a facility that allows wheelchair users to move between floors, usually in multi-story buildings. The elevator car size is not less than 1.4 meters ×1.6 meters, so as to facilitate wheelchair users to enter and exit and turn, the door width is not less than 0.8 meters, the opening time is not less than 5 seconds, the button height is not more than 1.2 meters, the font is clear, there is a sound prompt, and the emergency call device is equipped inside

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Handrail

A handrail is a device that allows wheelchair users to maintain balance and support, usually located on ramps, stairs, corridors, etc. The height of the handrail is not less than 0.85 meters, not higher than 0.95 meters, and the end is bent down or closed to avoid hooking clothing or skin

Signboard

A sign is a facility that allows wheelchair users to identify directions and destinations, usually placed at the entrance, exit, elevator, toilet, etc., of a building. The logo should have clear font, strong contrast, moderate size, obvious position, easy to detect, and use internationally accepted barrier-free symbols

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Accessible toilet

An accessible toilet is a toilet that can be easily used by wheelchair users, usually in a public place or building. Accessible toilets should be easy to open and close, both inside and outside the latch, the internal space is large, so that wheelchair users can easily turn, the toilet is equipped with handrails on both sides, mirrors, tissues, soap and other items are placed at a height accessible to wheelchair users


Post time: Jul-22-2023