JPT 2023 BP 344 Flashcards
Changes in level in walkways should be by a dropped curb.
Dropped Curbs
Should be provided at pedestrian crossings and at the end of walkways.
Dropped Curbs
— at crossings must have a width equal to the width of the crossing, but it should never be less than 900mm wide.
Dropped Curbs
Shall be ramped towards adjoining curbs with a gradient not steeper than 1:12.
Dropped Curbs
Shall be sloped towards the road with a maximum cross gradient of 1:20 to prevent water from collecting at the walkway.
Dropped Curbs
The gradient of a dropped curb should not be more than — above the road or gutter.
25mm
— is only allowed when it will not obstruct a walkway or make the walkway narrower than required.
Curb Cut-Outs
Minimum width of curb cut-out
900mm
Maximum slope of curb cut-out
1:12
Minimum width of walkways
1.20 meters
Should be as level as possible and finished with a slip-resistant material
Walkways
Minimum width of walkways
1200mm
Maximum longitudinal gradient
1:20
Maximum cross gradient
1:100
Avoid locating — within walkways
Gratings
If gratings are located within walkways, gratin openings should not be larger than —, and grating shall not project more than — above the walkway.
13x13mm, and 6.5mm
Walkways should have a level surface without abrupt pitches in angle or interruptions by cracks or breaks creating edges above —.
6.50mm
For long walkways, provide — or —.
Turning Spaces or Rest Stops
Minimum clearance for turning space
1500mm x 1500mm
Maximum gap between turning spaces
12 meters
To guide the blind, walkways should follow — routes if possible, with — turns.
Straightforward, right angle
Minimum walkway headrooms
2.00 meters
No — (plants, trees, columns, bollards, etc.) shall reduce the headroom clearances to less than required.
Obstructions
Should be installed on both sides of ramps and stairs and at the outer edges of dropped curbs.
Handrails
Handrails shall be installed at — and —- above steps or ramps.
0.90 m and 0.70m
For protection at great heights, handrail mounting height may be increased to — to —.
1.0m to 1.06m
