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Food for Thought: AS 2890 Parts 1 and 6 by Howard Moutrie
Howard is an architect and access consultant with 40 years experience and is a member of the working group of the ME64 committee.
6. Finally, there were other considerations, which included how structural elements related to the parking space and this included the accessible parking space.
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So now, if we use the same process with AS 2890.1-2004 and AS 2890.6-2010 the process is:
am often asked to write a performance solution for a column beside the accessible parking space and the shared zone. This has made me think about how AS 2890.6 is used, generally in isolation, when it should be read in conjunction with AS 2890.1. If the two are read together things become a lot clearer. I shall explain. Please note that this is my opinion, which I believe to be correct, but others may disagree. Before explaining my approach, I think it is worthwhile looking at the process for planning a carpark prior to the introduction of Part 6, using AS 2890.1-1993. The process was:
1. Refer to table 1.1 of AS 2890.1 and determine class of parking. Accessible parking is Class 4. The table refers to AS 2890.6 for the size requirements. (emphasis is mine) 2. Refer to Figure 2.2 of AS 2890.1 which provides the size for the various classifications and different angled parking configurations. For Class 4, Parking for people With A Disability, this again refers to
1. Refer to table 1.1 of AS 2890.1 and determine class of parking. Accessible parking was Class 4. 2. Refer to Figure 2.2 of AS 2890.1 which provided the size for the various classifications and different angled parking configurations. 3. Then there were requirements for general parking areas, such as wheel stops, barriers, etc. 4. Clause 2.4.5 of AS 1428.1 then provided specific requirements for the accessible parking spaces. 5. Then in subsequent clauses there were requirements for ramps and aisles, line marking, etc.
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