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BP 344 COMPARISON
IRR 1994 RIRR 2024
A. WHEELCHAIR DIMENSIONS
Wheelchair Length 1.10m - 1.30m At least 1.10m

Wheelchair Width 0.60 - 0.75m 0.80m

Wheelchair Turning Space 1.50m diameter 1.80m diameter

B. CURB RAMPS

Minimum width 0.90m 0.90m

Gradient 1:12 1:15

Curb ramps shall only be allowed if the

width of sidewalks/walkways are more
than 3300 mm with a corresponding
curb height of 150 mm, otherwise
dropped sidewalks shall be used
C. DROPPED CURB / DROPPED SIDEWALK

Minimum width 0.90m 0.90m

Gradient 1:12 1:15

Cross Gradient 1:20 1:100

Lowest Point 25mm 19mm

D. PARKING

Parking Dimension 3.70 (w) x 5.00m (l) 4.00 (w) x 5.00m (l)

Parking Requirement

E. WALKWAYS

Walkway headroom 2.00m 2.20m

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Walkway Grating Spacing: 13mm Spacing: 13mm
Protrusion: 6.5mm Protrusion: 6.0mm
Gratings must have a minimum
luminance contrast of 30% to
distinguish them from the
surrounding floor.
For pathways, walkways, and
sidewalks using paver blocks
provide a minimum 1200 mm wide
concrete wheelchair lane.
F. RAMPS

Ramp Slope 1:12 1:15; landing interval of 10m

1:20; landing interval of 15m

1:20 is the preferred gradient for all

public used buildings
Intermediate landing 1.50m 1.80m

Level area (before and after ramp) 1.80m 1.80m

Warning Tactile Blocks width 300mm 600mm

For accessible ramps 3000 mm or

more in width, provide intermediate
handrails at the center

double “J-type” handrail supports is

recommended.
Ramp Handrail extension 300mm 300mm

Ramp Handrail Grip 30 mm to 50 mm 30 mm to 40mm

Entrance with Vestibule 1.80m (d) x 1.50m (w) 1.80m (d) x 1.80m (w)

G. DOORS AND CORRIDORS

Door width 0.80m minimum 0.90m minimum

provide a secondary peephole at a

height of 1000 mm from the
finished floor for wheelchair users.
Clear level space before and after 1.50m x 1.50m 1.80m x 1.80m
door
Door handle height 0.82-1.06m 0.90m

Door Threshold 25mm 12mm

Corridor turnabout spaces 1.50m x 1.50m 1.80m x 1.80m

spaced at a maximum of 12.00 m. spaced at a maximum of 12.00 m.
Switches 200mm on center to latch side of 200mm on center to latch side of
door door
0.90-1.20m above floor 0.90-1.20m above floor

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H. ELEVATORS

Distance to entry 30.00m max. 30.00m max.

Elevator car 1.10 ( w) x 1.40 (d) 1.20 ( w) x 1.40 (d)

Elevator car door 0.80m 0.90m

Call Button size 20mm diameter, 20mm diameter,

1mm depression 1mm depression
Floor level indicators in Braille shall
be installed at a height of 1200 mm
from the finished floor on both side
jambs of the elevator door.
Elevators lobbies shall have a
minimum clear space of at least
1800 x 1800mm
I. WHEELCHAIR LIFT

Wheelchair lift 900 mm : minimum door opening

1.50m x 1.50m : maneuvering space
1.00m to 1.20m wide by 1.40m deep
1.00m : minimum height of partition
At least one grab bar shall be placed
on one side of the lift.
J. TOILET

Toilet dimension 1.70m x 1.80m 1.80m x 1.80m

Accessible Toilet Ratio 1:20 1:20

Toilet seat height 450mm 450mm

Turning Space 1.50m x 1.50m 1.80m x 1.80m

Water closet distance to partition 400mm 450mm

Water closets shall be tank type w/

lever type flush valves.

Water closet seats with a horseshoe-

shaped design are prohibited.
Urinal lip height 480mm 350-400mm

level space of at least 900 mm x 900

mm in front of the urinal

If privacy shields are provided, it shall

have a minimum clear width of 750
mm.
Lavatory height 800mm maximum 800mm maximum

Vertical clear Legroom space 600-700mm 650mm minimum

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K. ACCESSIBLE BATH

Roll-in shower compartment 1.80m x 1.80m and shall have L-

shaped bars

shower spray unit & hose with a

minimum length of 1500 mm
Accessible Bath Tubs 900 x 1500mm
clear transfer space
2 slip resistant grab bars:

1200 mm long horizontal bar installed

250 mm above the rim of the bathtub
1200 mm long vertical bar installed at
the shower side of the bathtub
Changing Places 3.00 x 4.00m dimensions with ceiling
height of 2.40m;
should be gender-neutral

L. ESCALATOR & PASSENGER CONVEYANCES

Escalator tread width S800-type (804mm)

Angle of Inclination 30°

Escalators for Persons with

Disabilities shall have a maximum
speed of 30 meters per minute.
M. PUBLIC TELEPHONE

Space required in front of wall 1.50m x 1.50m 1.80m x 1.80m

mounted and free-standing
telephones
1.20m = Height of Dialing controls, 1.20m = Height of Dialing controls,
coin slots, receivers, etc. from the coin slots, receivers, etc. from the
finish floor. finish floor.

N. AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES, KIOSKS, TICKET MACHINES

Space requirements 1.80m x 1.80m

Height of controls 0.90-1.20m

Counter height 0.75m

O. WORKSTATIONS

Requirements 1% of the total number of

workstations available in an office,
workspace, or similar environments
900mm: access aisle
900mm: minimum wide desk
480mm: counter depth
700mm: legroom

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P. RESTAURANTS

Requirements 1.50m - circulation path in front of

stalls

0.90m - accessible routes

If fixed seating, 10% of the total

number of dining table shall be
accessible to persons with disabilities
Dining Table 750mm- height
700mm - knee clear space
480mm - knee clear space depth
Q. HOTELS

Requirements Two percent (2%) or the total number

of guest rooms of hotels, apartels,
dormitories & other transient lodging
facilities shall be Accessible Guest
Rooms.
R. SWIMMING POOLS

Requirements A clear transfer space of 1500 mm x

1500 mm minimum with a slope not
steeper than 1:12 shall be provided at
the base of the swimming pool
transfer wall.

450mm - height of transfer wall

Transfer walls shall be located at the

shallow portion of the swimming pool
and shall not be less than 400mm in
width

The International Symbol of Access (ISA):

white symbolized figure of a person in a wheelchair with a square background

with United Nations Blue background color or Pantone 279 /#5b92E5.

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