standards given in B-9.14, Part 3, Volume 1, NBC 2016.” Add in this section that: 4.24 Means of access (including This section does not have much on Accessibility should be ensured Fire Safety- Ref Chapter 11) accessibility for people with for approach roads, pathways, disabilities, except a few mentions. ramps, doorways as per They have mentioned Ramps standards. (4.24.7.1) but the dimensions given Add the following references: there do not comply with accessibility Walkways and Pathways: standards. B-2.2, Part 3, Volume 1, In point, 4.24.4, and size of ‘Number NBC 2016. Exits’, it is mentioned that, least “At Kerb Ramp/Dropped Kerb: one entrance usable by individuals in B-2.3, Part 3, Volume 1, wheelchairs shall be on a level that NBC 2016. would make the elevators accessible.” This would become very restrictive. 4.30 Lighting and ventilation of This section has given references to IS Add the following standard: rooms codes used for industrial and functional Clause 33, Lighting, ISO lighting but has not included cross standards, 21542 2011. – references for lighting levels needed for ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities. 4.31 Building Services In this section, a reference to the various Add specifically that: Accessibility Parts of NBC 2005 has been given. It should be ensured for persons states, Planning design and with disabilities. For more details “The installation of electrical installations, air refer the respective Parts in NBC conditioning, installation of lifts and 2016 for above mentioned escalators can be carried out in Building services, like plumbing,
standards given in B-9.14, Part 3, Volume 1, NBC 2016.” 4.24 Means of access (including Fire Safety- Ref Chapter 11) This section does not have much on accessibility for people with disabilities, except a few mentions. They have mentioned Ramps (4.24.7.1) but the dimensions given there do not comply with accessibility standards. In point, 4.24.4, ‘Number and size of Exits’, it is mentioned that, “At least one entrance usable by individuals in wheelchairs shall be on a level that would make the elevators accessible.” This would become very restrictive. Add in this section that: Accessibility should be ensured for approach roads, pathways, ramps, doorways as per standards. Add the following references: Walkways and Pathways: B-2.2, Part 3, Volume 1, NBC 2016. Kerb Ramp/Dropped Kerb: B-2.3, Part 3, Volume 1, NBC 2016. 4.30 Lighting and ventilation of rooms This section has given references to IS codes used for industrial and functional lighting but has not included cross references for lighting levels needed for ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities. Add the following standard: Clause 33, Lighting, ISO standards, 21542 – 2011. 4.31 Building Services In this section, a reference to the various Parts of NBC 2005 has been given. It states, “The Planning design and installation of electrical installations, air conditioning, installation of lifts and escalators can be carried out in Add specifically that: Accessibility should be ensured for persons with disabilities. For more details refer the respective Parts in NBC 2016 for above mentioned Building services, like plumbing,
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