Facility : Pathways and Corridors

 

 
 		 Pathways and corridors should be wide enough for wheelchair users.
(min. 1200 mm. width)


 		 If a corridor is less than 1500mm.(minimum clear turning space), turning space should be located at reasonable intervals.

 		 The surface of pathways or corridors should comply with the guidelines for 'Ground and Floor Surfaces".

 		 Space for headroom and protruding objects should comply with the guidelines for "Protruding Objects".

  Reference figure :-

Figure 2.3a : Minimum clear width for two wheel chairs.
 

Figure 2.3b : Minimum clearance for 90 turn.
 

Figure 2.3c : Turn around an obstruction.
 

Figure 2.3d : Internal lobbies.