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Dubai Universal Design Code (2017) - page 1

Dubai Universal Design Code

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2.1. Beneficiaries of Universal Accessibility

The following table displays the population groups benefiting from accessible provisions

when the requirements of this Code are followed. The green colour indicates

population groups that will enjoy more comfort while “X” indicates those to whom the

improvement is directly addressed.

LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE ACCORDING TO USERS

Universal Accessible Solutions

Children

X

X

X

Pregnant woman

X

Elderly people

X

X

Families

X

X

X

X

X

X

People with visual

X

X

X

X

X

impairment

People with hearing

X

X

X

impairment

People with

X

X

intellectual impairment

Mobility device users

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Ambulant disabled

X

X

X

X

people

Tourist

X

X

Table 1. Level of performance according to users

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Figure 1. Accessible path of travel free of obstacles

10. Accessible elements such as paths, crossing, stairs, etc., shall have a luminance of

at least 100 lux. All lighting changes along an accessible path shall be gradual to

prevent glare.

11. Drain grids shall never be within the accessible path or the accessible pedestrian

crossing.

12. In outdoor areas, accessible paths shall be free of obstacles and located between

the buildings facade and the furniture zone adjacent to the curb.

13. Parking entrances shall not modify the slope or the width of the accessible path.

14. The curb height shall be between 100 mm and 150 mm.

15. Utility covers should be avoided in accessible walking paths. When placing utility

covers out of the accessible path is impossible, the maximum height difference shall

be 5 mm. When placing drain grids out of the accessible path is impossible, the

maximum dimensions of the holes shall be 15 mm.

16. Standing water should be avoided with a cross slope up to 2%.

17. If there is a pedestrian bridge along an accessible path of travel it shall provide a

ramp or an elevator and shall be shaded.

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Figure 2. Example of a bridge with elevator

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5.2. Floor surfaces

Slip resistance is a requirement in making pavements and surfaces accessible.

Paving in accessible paths shall meet the following conditions:

1. Slip resistance

Levels of slip resistance have to fulfil the requirements outlined in table 2.

Pavement Slip resistance

Floor pavement slopes

Pendulum Test Value (PTV)

Dry areas indoor

Level surface

Between 15 and 35

Inclined surfaces with slopes less than 5%

Inclined surfaces with 5% slopes or greater

35 or more

Wet areas and outdoor

Level surface

Between 35 and 45

Inclined surfaces with slopes less than 5%

Inclined surfaces with 5% slopes or greater

45 or more

Streets pavement, swimming pools and

45 or more

showers

Table 2. Pavement slip resistance

2. Pendulum Test Value (PTV) should to be calculated using the pendulum technique.

The above table shows slip resistance values for accessible pedestrian walking.

3. Pavement surfaces shall be firm, smooth, stable, and slip resistant.

4. Tiles presenting rounded edges and excessive joints shall be avoided in accessible

paths to prevent wheel vibration, tripping and noise.

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5. The ground pavement cannot have loose elements and must allow for movement or

dragging.

6. Rugs and carpets shall be firmly fixed to the floor and shall allow easy movement for

wheelchair users.

7. Floor pavement shall not produce glare.

8. The pavement shall present reflectance contrast with the surrounding pavement of

at least 30 points LRV (Light Reflectance Value), or by an easily perceptible (by the

foot or the cane) texture difference. These pavements can present less contrast if

they are separated by a pavement strip of at least 300 mm presenting the required

contrast or by an easily perceptible texture difference.

9. Lighting installed in floors is not permitted if it produces glare in the area of

accessible paths.

10. Lighting installed in floors shall not produce heat.

11. Imperfections or irregularities in the floor surface that imply a level difference of more

than 5 mm or holes of more than 15 mm diameter are not allowed. These level

differences can be generated due to the material selection or because of a lack of

maintenance. This especially includes manhole covers grids and grills installed in

public spaces.

12. Changes in level of maximum 15 mm should be designed with a 25% maximum

gradient slope.

Figure 3. Maximum gradient slope for changes in level of at most 15 mm

13. When grate openings are longitudinal, they should have a perpendicular orientation

to the pedestrians’ direction of travel.

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Figure 4. Grate with perpendicular orientation

14. It is not permissible to install grates on the lower level of the pedestrian crossing

curb cuts.

15. Trees adjacent to an accessible path shall be protected with walkable grates,

especially when its location is less than 2000 mm to a building façade.

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Figure 5. Walkable grille in tree grate

5.3. Tactile Surfaces

Tactile pavements are textured surfaces with contrasted colour that are perceptible and

identifiable by feel or cane or residual functional vision that warns or informs people with

visual disabilities.

Tactile pavements shall have a reflectance contrast with the surrounding pavement of at

least 50 points LRV and the height or depth of this pavement cannot be greater than 4

mm.

Tactile pavements must be installed according to the following criteria:

1. Detectable warning surface: used as a warning of upcoming level changes or

obstacles on the course of travel. Warning pavement shall be constructed of

truncated cones arranged in a square grid or diagonal rows and installed with bands

oriented in the crosswise direction of the course of travel. It must be installed along

the entire width of the element and not less than 300 mm from the beginning of the

dangerous element. The warning surface shall have a width between 300 mm and

400m.

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Figure 6. Warning pavement dimensions

The most common elements where warnings are required include stairs, ramps, rail and

port platform borders, and unprotected changes in level among others.

2. Tactile guiding surfaces: this element is used as a directional sign to assist the

independent mobility of people with visual disabilities. Guiding patterns should be

constructed of flat-topped elongated bars. Bars must be oriented in the direction of

the course of travel.

The tactile guiding surface shall have a minimum width of 400 mm. The distance among

longitudinal stripes can’t exceed 32 mm.

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Figure 7. Guiding pavement dimensions

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5.4. Protruding objects

Objects shall not protrude into the pedestrian path more than 100 mm.

In case of elements protruding more than 100 mm from façades, posts or other

elements, the protruding edge shall extend to the floor or be at least 300 mm above the

floor, according to the illustration below.

Figure 8. Lateral protruding object limits

For all furniture the detection cone rule shall be followed. The detection cone is an

imaginary shape that describes the obstacles to be detected by blind persons with a

white cane.

The cone has a base of 500 mm diameter located 300 mm above the ground level. The

apex of this cone is located at a height of 900 mm height above the ground. The values

of the cone are shown in table 3.

Detection cone diameters depend on the height (above floor level) of the object.

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Detection cone diameter depending on the height (from the floor level)

Height

Diameter Ø

900 mm

50 mm

800 mm

80 mm

700 mm

160 mm

600 mm

250 mm

500 mm

340 mm

400 mm

420 mm

300 mm

500 mm

Table 3. Parametric values of the detection cone

Depending on their height, bollards or similar elements that are located near an

accessible path shall have a diameter equal to or greater than the values specified in

the table above.

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Figure 9. Dimensions of the imaginary detection cone

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Figure 10. Example of a planter that correctly exceeds the imaginary detection cone.

5.5. Interaction space

The interaction space is the space required by a person to interact with another person,

furniture, appliance, machine or another element.

This space is also used by a person to transfer from a wheelchair to a seat or a toilet or

to park a pram.

The interaction space shall not invade the accessible path. The interaction space can

be frontal or lateral.

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Figure 11. Interaction spaces in front of a desk and beside a bench

The interaction space dimensions are 865 mm x 1420 mm.

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When objects protrude into the interaction space, like shoes in a praying room entrance,

paper bin in the toilet’s lateral approach space, or other similar cases, the interaction

space can be marked with a carpet or painting as shown in the following illustration:

Figure 12. KEEP CLEAR area

5.6. Changes in level and guardrails

Guardrails must be at least 1100 mm height. This parameter is measured vertically from

the ground level, to the highest point of the guardrail.

The guardrails must have sufficient strength and stiffness to withstand a horizontal

uniformly distributed force of 3.0 kN/m.

The guardrails cannot be easily climbable.

Openings on guardrails shall not allow a 100 mm diameter sphere to pass through.

When guardrails are installed to protect slopes, they must have a continuous base in

their entire length from the floor surface to a minimum height of 100 mm.

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Figure 13. Section of guardrails with and without glass

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5.7. Ramps

Ramps should be used when a change in level has a gradient greater than 5%.

The maximum slope is 8% or 1:12.

The maximum cross fall gradient is 2%.

The slope of a ramp must meet the following specifications:

Maximum Rise

Slope

Length between landings

Recommended

Maximum

Recommended

Maximum

1500 mm

5,1% - 6%

8%

7 meters

10 meters

1000 mm

≤ 7%

8%

5 meters

7 meters

500 mm

≤ 8%

8%

2 meters

5 meters

Table 4. Ramp rises

5.7.1.

Ramp runs

Ramp runs shall fulfil the following requirements:

1. The maximum length is 10 meters between landings.

2. The beginning and the end of each ramp run shall have a warning surface following

the requirements of section 5.3.

3. The run usable width shall be 1000 mm.

4. Ramp widths shall be free of obstacles. The usable width of 1000 mm is measured

between the handrails. If the ramp is open, it shall have an outside edge protection

or a lateral protection element of at least 100 mm in height.

5. Curved ramps are not permitted.

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Figure 14. Transversal section of a ramp

5.7.2.

Landings

Landings shall fulfil the following requirements:

1. There are level landings required at the beginning and at the end of every ramp run.

These landings shall have a minimum surface of 1500 mm x 1500 mm.

2. Landings should be level with less than 2% slope in the course of travel and

crosswise directions.

3. Corridors located in landings shall have no less than 1200 mm width.

4. Doors shall be located at least 1500 mm away from the start or end of each ramp

run.

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Figure 15. Maximum rise and length for ramps with details of handrails required and

different alternatives for handrail ends

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Figure 16. Example of a ramp with an intermediate handrail

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Figure 17. Dimension of corridors in landings

Figure 18. Door location near ramps

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7. The projection of a step nosing over the tread below shall be avoided, and if present,

it shall be at a maximum of 25 mm.

8. At least 30 mm from the step edge shall present a reflectance contrast of at least 30

LRV points against the step surface.

9. In a staircase, all the steps shall have the same height with a tolerance of ± 4 mm.

Figure 20. Step nosing is not advisable and is limited up to 25 mm

5.8.2.

Stair flights

Each stair flight must meet the following characteristics:

1. A warning surface as per section 5.3 shall be provided at the beginning and the end

of each stair flight.

2. Each flight shall have between 3 steps and maximum of 12.

3. The usable width of the flight shall be at least 1200 mm.

4. The width of stairs should be free of obstacles overhead, particularly the underside

of the stairs themselves. The minimum usable width is measured between walls or

guardrails, without deducting the space occupied by the handrails as long as they do

not protrude from the walls or guardrails more than 120 mm.

5. Illumination at the top and bottom and along of the flight should be, at least 200 lux.

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Figure 21. Section of a stair

5.8.3.

Landings

Each stair landing must meet the following characteristics:

1. Landings located between stairs flights in the same direction should maintain at least

the same stair width and have a minimum length of 1200 mm.

2. When there is a directional change between two flights, the width of the landing shall

not be reduced. This width must be free of obstacles and free from any door

opening.

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Figure 22. Stair with landings

All open spaces lower than 2400 mm under a stair shall be protected with a handrail or

fixed equivalent element to protect people from the overhead hazard, according to the

figure below.

Figure 23. Spaces under stairs shall be protected

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Figure 24. Dimensions of handrails

Figure 25. Examples of accessible handrail profile

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5.10. Elevators

Elevators placed in public areas must be accessible from the ground floor.

An elevator, lift or platform should be provided in every building with more than one

floor.

The requirements to be fulfilled by an accessible elevator are:

1. The dimensions should be appropriate for the intended number of users and in all

instances equal to or bigger than the specified minimum dimensions of the cabin.

2. Depending on the number and position of the doors, dimensions are shown in the

following table:

Dimensions of the cabin (wide x deep)

Minimum

Recommended

One door cabin

1200 mm x 1500 mm

1500 mm x 1500 mm

Cabin with two opposing doors

1200 mm x 1500 mm

1500 mm x 1500 mm

Cabin with two doors in 90° angle

1500 mm x 1500 mm

2000 mm x 2000 mm

Table 5. Dimensions of elevator cabins in public areas

3. The elevator doors of the floor and the cabin must be automatic, have a minimum

width of 900 mm, minimum height of 2000 mm, and present colour contrast against

the walls.

4. In front of the elevator access door and in front of the hall call button there should be

a minimum clear manoeuvring space of 1500 mm x 1500 mm.

5. Elevator call buttons shall be located at a height between 900 mm and 1200 mm.

6. Floor indicators shall be located at a height of 1830 mm.

7. A mirror shall be placed inside the elevator on the wall opposite to the door, from the

handrail height upward, covering the full back panel.

8. At least two handrails shall be placed at a height of 900 mm ± 100 mm from the

floor.

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9. Braille and tactile signage shall be provided on the door jamb at a height of 1500

mm.

10. Audible signals shall sound when each floor is reached or an audible voice

announcement

Figure 26. Elevator recommended dimensions for interior dimensions and door

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11. Buttons shall be located at a height between 900 mm and 1200 mm. They shall

present high-embossed European numerals. Braille numerals shall be located on the

left lower side of each button.

12. For elevators serving a large number of floors, a keypad shall be installed at a

maximum height of 1200 mm to ensure that all floors can be called.

13. The button to reach the exit floor (usually ground floor) shall be raised at least 3 mm

from the other buttons and be circled with a green line at least 2 mm wide.

14. Call buttons in each floor can contain icons instead of digits in tactile and colour

contrasted against the backg0round.

15. Buttons shall always provide a two-channel feedback when pressed: visual and

acoustic or visual and tactile. Touch buttons and touch screens are not permitted.

Figure 27. Example of buttons path

Figure 28. Example of a keypad with

raised dot in number 5 key

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7. Inside the platform cabin, at least two handrails shall be placed at a height of 900

mm ± 100 mm from the floor.

8. The control buttons design shall be accessible. They shall have a continuous

pressure button operation and shall be operable with the elbow.

9. There should be an additional external control for the platform that could be used by

authorized personnel when necessary.

10. If the cabin is open, with walls only reaching halfway up the cabin, the maximum

allowed travel height is 2000 mm in public buildings and 3000 mm in private

housing.

11. If the platform lift is a full cabin model the maximum allowed travel height is 4000

mm.

Figure 29. Lift platform dimensions

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Figure 30. Door handle

4. If lever systems are provided, they must be separated from the door body by at least

40 mm.

5. Round knobs are not allowed.

6. For sliding doors, a vertical fixed bar shall be provided to open the door.

7. The opening space of a door shall not invade the manoeuvring spaces and the

accessible paths.

8. Doors shall be level.

9. The force required to open a door shall be a maximum of 25 N.

10. A swinging doors leaf shall be able to open at 90 °.

11. Doorstoppers shall be provided to prevent the door from hitting and damaging the

wall.

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Figure 31. Minimum manoeuvring space in front of one push side swinging doors

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Figure 32. Minimum manoeuvring spaces in front of both-side push swinging doors and

sliding doors

5.12.2.

Two doors in a series

When two doors are installed in a series, they shall have a minimum space of 1200 mm

between them plus the width of the door swinging into that space.

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Figure 33. Minimum manoeuvring space for two aligned doors in a series

Figure 34. Minimum manoeuvring space for two angled doors in a series

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Figure 35. Window at 1200 mm with fixed glass at 900 mm from the floor

5.15. Switches

Switch controls and electric outlets shall be installed between 900 mm and 1200 mm

height and be located a minimum of 600mm from any corner.

The switch plate shall present at least a contrast of 30 points LRV in relation with the

surrounding wall.

It shall be possible to activate it with an elbow.

5.16. Glass surfaces

All glass surfaces that could be confused with doors or openings, as well as the glass

doors that do not have elements that can be identified, such as frames or handles, shall

contain visual elements that guarantee its detection.

The marks shall consist of two horizontal bands, each at least 100 mm high, and shall

have a reflectance contrast with the glass backg0round of at least 30 points LRV (Light

Reflectance Value).

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The upper band shall be affixed at a height between 1400 mm and 1600 mm and the

lower band affixed at a height between 850 mm and 1000 mm above the floor.

Figure 36. Glass marks

It is not necessary to mark the glass surfaces with contrasted bands in the following

cases:

1. In glass surfaces of less than 500 mm in width.

2. The highest point of the glass surface is less than 850 mm.

3. If it has other opaque elements between 850 mm and 1700 mm occupying its entire

width.

4. If it has other types of marks (logo, artistic illustrations, etc.) that occupy 50% of the

area between 850 mm and 1700 mm without empty spaces bigger than 500 mm

wide.

5. Glass surfaces with fixed elements in front of it that block the entire approaching

space.

5.17. Accessible toilets

All public facilities and new public mobile or fixed toilets installed in parks, gardens,

squares, streets, exhibitions, fairs, concerts, and in outdoor public spaces and buildings

for public use shall have at least one accessible toilet for each gender and in every bank

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of toilets, or 1 toilets for male and females within a 150 meters distance from any part of

the building.

If only one toilet for each gender is provided, then it must be accessible. Accessible

toilets shall fulfil the following requirements:

1. The door should have a clear width of 900 mm and comply with Doors section of this

Code.

2. Furniture shall have a reflectance contrast with the walls of at least 30 points LRV

(Light Reflectance Value).

3. Every cabin door shall be provided with a latch operable with the elbow installed

between 900 and 1200 mm and a coat hanger installed between 1100 and 1200

mm.

4. Each toilet block for both genders shall include a baby changing table duly marked.

Figure 37. Cabin latch example

Figure 38. Door hanger

5.18. Urinals

At least one accessible urinal shall be provided wherever urinals are located.

Urinals that reach the floor and therefore are designed for all male heights are

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preferred. The bottom lip should be at a maximum height of 300 mm.

Grab bars shall be provided on both sides of the urinal mounted vertically with the

centreline at 1000 mm high and 380 - 450 mm from the centreline of the urinal.

Where privacy screens are provided there should be a clearance of 920 mm.

Figure 39. Urinal dimensions and grab bars

5.18.1.

Floor surfaces

Public toilet shall have non-slippery floor surfaces.

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Pendulum Test Value (PTV) must be greater than 45 and shall fulfil the requirements of

section 5.2. Pendulum technique must consider both shoed and barefoot users.

5.18.2.

Sinks

Sinks shall meet the following requirements:

1. Sinks shall not be the pedestal type and shall have clear knee space below.

Dimensions of this clearance space are minimum 700 mm high and 250 mm deep,

from the faucet to the edge. The usable surface height shall be between 800 mm

and 850 mm.

2. When sinks are in a row at least one shall be possible to use with all the

accessories.

3. Faucets shall be operated by pressure with a lever handle or with a sensor. Turning

or pressure systems that require great effort to be operated are not allowed.

4. The distance from the sink edge to the faucet shall be less than 600 mm and its

height from the floor shall be between 900 mm and 1200 mm. The lower edge of the

mirror shall be mounted at a 900 mm height or less.

5. The pipes under the sink should be recessed.

Figure 40. Dimensions for sinks

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5.18.3.

Controls and accessories

All controls and accessories shall meet the following requirements:

1. Flushing systems are operated by pressure or with a flush handle. Controls shall

have a large surface and are operable with only one hand or elbow.

2. Controls and accessories such as soap dispensers or dryers among others, shall be

mounted at a height between 700 mm and 1200 mm.

5.19. Accessible toilet stalls

Accessible toilet stalls can be located both inside the toilet blocks provided for each

gender or outside the blocks. Family toilets should be located outside of the block of

toilets. According to the tables of Annex 2 this is only allowed in certain types of

buildings.

Types of toilets

Accessible toilet within a toilet

Detached

Full Family Toilet

block

accessible toilet

that can be used as

family toilet in

certain building

types

Table 6. Types of toilets

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The number of accessible toilets shall follow the table 7.

NUMBER OF ACCESSIBLE TOILETS

Use of the Building,

Minimum Number of Toilets

establishment or area

Any public use

1 Accessible toilets for each gender should be

provided in every floor being at least 10% of the

total number of toilets in every block or 1

independent accessible toilet for both genders

1 accessible toilet within a 150 meters distance

from any part of the building

Table 7. Number of Accessible Toilets

The following table indicates the minimum dimensional parameters required for

accessible toilets:

Minimum dimensions for accessible toilets

Dimensions of circulation spaces

Corridor widths in toilets, showers, lockers spaces, etc.

1200 mm

Manoeuvring turning space diameter

1500 mm

Accessible toilets and cubicles conditions

Manoeuvring space diameter between 0 and 700 mm height

1500 mm

free of obstacles

Lateral interaction space

On both sides

Table 8. Minimum dimensional parameters for accessible toilets

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Accessible toilets shall fulfil the following requirements:

1. There is a lateral interaction area on both sides of the toilet and beside the shower if

one is provided. The requirement of lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet

in accessible restrooms can be substituted by only one if in the same block there are

symmetrical units.

2. Shall provide grab bars as describe in section 5.17.2.

3. A changing table shall be provided in all accessible toilet rooms.

Figure 41. Symmetrical toilets may substitute interaction space on both sides

5.19.1. Doors

Doors must meet the following requirements:

1. Fulfil the door criteria set out in section 5.12.

2. Open outwards or be sliding.

3. A horizontal handle bar with a length of 300 mm shall be placed at a height between

900 mm and 1000 mm at 300 mm from the hinge side on the inside of the door and

by the latch side on the outside of the door.

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Figure 42. Required toilet door accessories

4. It shall be possible to use the door latch with an elbow.

5. It shall include a coat hanger installed between 1100 mm and 1200 mm.

5.19.2. Grab bars for toilet seats

Grab bars shall meet the following requirements:

1. Grab bars are stable and are separated from the wall a minimum of 45 mm. It must

withstand a force of 1 kN in any direction and have a circular diameter between 30

mm and 40 mm.

2. The transfer horizontal grab bars are mounted at a height between 700 mm and 750

mm and have a support length of 700 mm. The bars mounted in the transfer space

must be foldable.

3. The distance between both grab bars installed on both sides of the toilet shall be

between 670 mm and 700 mm.

4. The toilet seat height shall be located between 450 mm and 500 mm.

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Figure 43. Transfer area on both sides of the toilet

5. In case of toilets with only one transfer area, a horizontal bar shall be mounted at

300 mm from the sanitary toilet edge with a minimum length of 700 mm and are

mounted between 700 mm and 750 mm from floor level.

Figure 44. Minimal dimensions for toilets with only one interaction area when permitted

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Figure 45. Fixed bars positions

6. An additional vertical bar with the dimensions of the above drawing shall also be

installed.

5.20. Accessible showers

Where showers are provided, at least one shall be accessible

Showers shall meet the following requirements:

1. The shower floor surface shall be flush with the level of the surrounding area. The

maximum slope for water evacuation is 4%.

2. If a shower is provided it shall have a minimum dimension of 865 mm x 1200 mm

and have a seat of at least 400 mm x 400 mm. This seat shall be located at a height

between 450mm and 500 mm from the floor and be separated from the wall between

150 mm and 200 mm. The seat shall be free of sharp edges. Adjustable height

seats are preferred; especially in hotels and residences.

3. Accessible showers shall have a horizontal grab bar to assist in transferring and a

vertical one for support. The horizontal bar shall have a length of 800 mm and be

mounted at a height of 700 mm to 750 mm from the floor level in the wall beside the

shower seat. The vertical bar with a length of 800 mm shall be installed in the lateral

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wall of the shower seat at a height of 800 mm. The distance between both bars

installed on both sides of the shower seat shall be between 670 mm and 700 mm.

4. Alternative systems such as bath chairs with the same features can be provided.

5. Controls should be within 500 mm of the seat.

Figure 46. Bars dimensions in showers

5.21. Family toilets

It is recommended 1 family toilet for each block of toilets. At least 1 family toilet within

300 m distance from any part of the building shall be provided.

5.21.1. Full Family toilets

Full family toilets shall be provided in:

• Shopping malls

• Amusement parks and theme parks

• Leisure centres

• Airports

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Figure 47. Example of full family restroom

5.22. Feeding rooms

Feeding rooms shall be provided in:

• Shopping malls

• Amusement parks and theme parks

• Leisure centres

• Airports

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It is recommended that 1 feeding room be provided for each block of toilets. At least 1

feeding room within 300 m distance from any part of the building shall be provided.

A feeding room shall meet the following requirements:

1. Its surface shall be at least 7 sq. meters for individual feeding rooms and 10 sq.

meters for dual feeding rooms.

2. Its design has to ensure an ease of movement with a pram and a child on the arms.

3. It shall have proper ventilation for any smell generated by the diaper waste bins as

well as proper place for the diaper waste bins.

4. Furniture shall have a reflectance contrast with the walls of at least 30 points LRV

(Light Reflectance Value).

All elements and appliances described in the drawing shall be provided although not

necessarily with the same distribution.

Figure 48. Example of individual feeding room - plan

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Figure 49. Example of individual feeding room - front view

Figure 50. Example of dual feeding room - plan

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Figure 51. Example of dual feeding room - front view

5.23. Ablution areas

At least one accessible ablution unit shall be available in each ablution room.

Electronic or sensor faucets shall be installed in ablution areas to facilitate its use and to

reduce water waste.

In addition to the dimensions and characteristics of the accessible sink described in

section 5.17, ablution units shall meet the following requirements:

1. It shall be linked to an accessible path and shall be the closest to the entrance door.

2. Two horizontal grab bars, one in each side of the sink, shall be mounted at a height

between 700 mm and 800 mm and have a support length, equal to the length of the

sink.

3. A bidet shower system, soap and paper dispensers shall be mounted near the sink.

All accessories of toilets, including the bidet shower should be mounted at a height

between 700 mm and 1200 mm.

4. An approaching free space of 1200 mm width shall be provided. The pavement of

this interaction space shall have a reflectance contrast with the surrounding

pavement of at least 30 points LRV (Light Reflectance Value).

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Figure 52. Free area and sink and accessories dimensions in ablution rooms

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5.24. Furniture and other equipment

All furniture shall avoid sharp edges, protruding objects or burning surfaces and shall be

visually contrasted with their backg0round.

For surfaces that shall be touched, materials that retain heat from sun radiation shall be

avoided.

Furniture shall be made with non-toxic material.

All accessible furniture shall be connected to an accessible path.

5.24.1. Tables

Tables shall fulfil the following requirements:

1. Tables shall not be higher than 800 mm with have a minimum clear room for leg

space of 680 mm high and 480 mm deep.

Figure 53. Table dimensions

2. Tables with integrated seats should be avoided.

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5.24.2. Chairs and Benches

Accessible chairs and benches must fulfil the following requirements:

1. The seat height shall be 430 mm with a ± 30 mm tolerance.

2. The seat depth shall be between 400 mm and 450 mm.

3. It has a backrest and its height shall be between 400 mm and 460 mm.

4. Some seats should have armrests.

5. It has on one side a lateral interaction space out of the accessible path.

Given the diversity and dispersion of users, it is recommended to provide furniture with

standing support, in combination with benches of varied height.

In urban spaces and parks benches shall be places at least every 100 meters while in

big buildings like shopping malls or airports benches or other seat types shall be

provided every 50 meters.

Figure. 54. Chair dimensions

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Figure 55. Bench with lateral interaction area

5.24.3. Drinking fountains

Drinking fountains in urban spaces and buildings must meet the following requirements:

1. Two fountains with different heights shall be provided, one no higher than 915 mm

above the floor for the accessible unit.

2. Drinking fountains shall allow its use through frontal approach.

3. If the push button is manual, it shall be at a height of between 700 mm and 1200 mm

and have an accessible mechanism that is easy to operate.

4. Water should be attainable at a height of between 600 mm and 850 mm ± 50 mm,

and near to the approaching space. The design has to prevent the user from getting

wet during use.

5. Drinking fountains should provide bottle fillers.

6. Drinking fountains should be located in an alcove where possible to ensure that it is

not a protrusion hazard.

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7. Drinking fountains should be installed against a contrasting backg0round to increase

visibility.

Figure 56. Drinking fountain dimensions

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Figure 57. Example of a trash bin

5.24.5. Vending machines and ATM’s

Vending machines and ATMs are considered accessible when they fulfil the following

conditions:

1. There is at least one frontal or lateral interaction space ensuring privacy. The floor

surface is smooth and non-slippery with a gradient of no more than 2%.

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Figure 58. Lateral interaction space in ATM

2. If the vending machine protrudes from the vertical wall, edges must extend to the

floor in all its plane projection.

3. Screen and keyboard are visible from a point located 1000 mm above the floor.

There are no reflections or glare.

4. Direct illumination of the screen has to be avoided.

5. All interaction and control buttons, as well as containers for shipment of products,

must be placed at a height between 400 mm and 1200 mm (preferred between 900

mm to 1000 mm) from the floor and must be separated at least 600 mm from any

corner.

6. Control buttons shall present high embossed text and Braille.

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6.2. Street design options

This chapter describes the different types of options for street design that guarantee an

appropriate and comfortable accessible path.

Figure 59. Street at the same level where pedestrians have preference and vehicles

speed, if allowed is limited to 10Km/h

Only streets with sections bigger than 2000mm can be used as a pedestrian path.

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Figure 60. Standard section of a Sikka

Sikkas are excellent opportunities to create pedestrian spaces free of motor vehicles or,

at least where pedestrians have priority.

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Figure 61. Standard section of a shared street

In the case of shared streets at the same level where motor vehicles are allowed the

street section shall be at least 4000 mm wide and the speed limited to 10 Km/h.

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Figure 62. Section of a sidewalk with recessed façade

The design of the sidewalks shall guarantee a travel path with a minimum width of

2000mm although the planners should determine the width according to its

foreseen use.

Retracted façades are also very convenient to provide shade areas to pedestrians.

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Figure 63. Section of a sidewalk with a pergola

When buildings do not provide retracted façades, pergolas can provide comfortable

shaded areas.

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Figure 64. Section of a sidewalk with a cycle path

In new streets cycling lines shall be installed between the urban furniture section and

the curb.

The distance between the cycling line and the parking bay or traffic shall be at least

1000 mm.

The criteria described shall be applied to all street sections that can be found in Dubai

as per the examples below.

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Figure 65. Standard section of a one-way street with a cycling path in one direction

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