Signage for designated accessible parking spaces shall meet the following requirements:
a) International symbol of accessibility shall be displayed at approaches and entrances to car parking to indicate the provision of accessible parking lot for persons with disabilities within the vicinity.
b) Directional signs consisting of arrows combined with the international symbol of accessibility shall be placed along the route leading to the accessible parking lot (see Fig. 36).
FIG. 36 DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE LEADING TO DESIGNATED ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES
c) Directional signs shall also be displayed to direct persons with disabilities to the accessible parking lot at points where there is a change of direction, or where the location of the accessible parking lot is not obvious or is distant from the approach viewpoints.
d) Accessible parking lot shall be identifiable by the International Symbol of Accessibility placed vertically. The signs shall not be obscured by a vehicle parked in the designated lot.
e) A vertical sign shall be provided, and to make it easily visible, the sign shall be at a minimum height of 2 100 mm. This height is to ensure that the sign does not get hidden behind large vehicles in the parking (see Fig. 37).
FIG. 37 VERTICAL SIGN AT DESIGNATED ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES
f) International symbol of accessibility shall be clearly marked/painted on the floor surface of the designated accessible parking lot for
PART 3 DEVELOPMENT CONTROL RULES AND GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
drivers/riders with disabilities only. The symbol painted on the designated lot shall comply the following:
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A square with dimensions of at least 1 000 mm but not exceeding 1 500 mm in length;
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Located at the centre of the parking lot; and
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Colour of the symbol shall be in contrasting colour scheme of blue and white (see B-24.2.16 and Fig. 105).
B-3.4 Car Park Entrance and Parking Controls
The car park entrance shall have a height clearance of at least 2 600 mm.
If payment machine is provided, it shall provide all control at the height between 800 mm and 1 000 mm (see B-7).
Access to the machine shall be level along an accessible route and easy to operate. The machine shall be located so that it does not create a hazard or barrier for persons with disabilities.