a) Access to the building entrance shall be in accordance with B-4.
b) A clear, firm and level landing of at least 1 800 mm × 1 800 mm shall be provided on either side of the entrance door.
c) The width of the accessible entrance door shall not be less than 900 mm and the width of the corridors or passageways leading to and from such access door shall not be less than 1200 mm.
d) In multi-storey buildings, the accessible entrance shall have an accessible route leading to the lifts.
e) Internal floor surfaces shall be of materials that do not impede the movement of wheelchairs. If mat is provided it shall be in level with the floor finish.
f) Persons with visual impairments find it easier to locate doors if there is a texture difference in the floor around the doorway from the rest of the flooring. It is generally good practice to recess foot mats in the floor on either side of the door but care shall be taken to ensure that the top end of the mats are flush with the rest of the flooring.
g) In addition to the tactile pavers (TGSI) leading to the main entrances, beepers may be put at all main entrances to enable people with visual impairments to locate them.
h) Tactile layout plan of the building should be provided at the entrance for people with visual impairments.
j) Glazed entrance doors shall have manifestations on the glass as per B-5.3.13.
B-5.2 Internal Corridors and Accessible Routes