The entry to the building shall be facilitated by the following:
a) Space should be provided for passenger drop-off points for taxis, public transport and also for large vehicles such as vans, etc, as near as possible to the main accessible entrance. Vehicle drop-off areas should be a minimum of 9 000 mm in length, have a minimum width of 3 600 mm and be served by a kerb ramp.
b) At least one accessible route leading to an accessible entrance of the building shall be provided from the alighting and boarding point of taxi stands and car park lots (see B-3) for people with disabilities.
c) If there is a difference in level between the carriageway and the footpath, a kerb ramp conforming to B-2.3 shall be provided to facilitate the setting-down of people close to
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the main entrance of a building. This benefits people who need to transfer to and from a wheelchair and others.
An appropriate tactile ground surface indicator (TGSI) should be provided to lead vision impaired persons to the main entrance where no other clues indicate the path to the building.
d) Building shall have all accessible entrance doors complying with B-5.3.
e) The accessible entrance, if different from the main entrance, shall be located adjacent to the main entrance and not at the rear of the building. The accessible entrance shall be clearly signed and easy to locate.
f) Symbol shall be displayed at all other non-accessible entrances to direct persons with disabilities to the accessible entrance.
B-5 Access at Entrance and Within the Building