B-5.2.7.1 Floor surface shall be stable, firm, level and slip-resistant, preferably of matt finish and shall not have any projections, drops, or unexpected variation in level that may impede the easy access by persons with disabilities. Following requirements shall also be complied with:
a) Complex patterns shall be avoided.
b) Floor patterns that could be mistaken for steps, for examples stripes, shall not be used for floors in corridors.
c) Floors shall be levelled. If this is unavoidable, the slope of floors shall be no greater than 1:20. If greater slope is adopted, floor shall be designed as ramp.
B-5.2.7.2 For people with low vision, lines of brightly coloured fluorescent tape may be placed on the floor surface to assist mobility in poor lighted areas.
B-5.2.7.3 Carpeting should be avoided in circulation areas/accessible routes. In case, Where, carpets are used in circulations areas, they shall,
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a) not be deeper than ;
b) shall be securely fixed;
c) have firm cushion, pad or backing; and
d) exposed edges of carpets be fastened to floor surface and trimmed along the entire length of the exposed edge.
B-5.2.8 Lighting in Corridors and Manoeuvring Zone
Lighting in the corridor and manoeuvring zone shall be even, diffused and without glare, reflections or shadows. Minimum illumination level at the corridor and manoeuvring zone shall be 100 lux.
B-5.2.9 Doors Leading into Corridors
Doors shall conform to B-5.3 and shall not open outwards from rooms directly into a frequently used corridor, with the exception of doors to accessible toilets and service ducts. Where a door opens into an infrequently used corridor such as emergency exit, the corridor width shall allow a clear space of 900 mm within the corridor when the door is open. Such doors shall be located clear of any sloping floor surfaces in the corridor. Any door that opens towards a frequently used corridor should be located in a recess at least as deep as the width of the door leaf.
B-5.3 Doors