JPT 2023 BP 344

Question 1

Changes in level in walkways should be by a dropped curb.

Answer 1

Dropped Curbs

Question 2

Should be provided at pedestrian crossings and at the end of walkways.

Answer 2

Dropped Curbs

Question 3

— at crossings must have a width equal to the width of the crossing, but it should never be less than 900mm wide.

Answer 3

Dropped Curbs

Question 4

Shall be ramped towards adjoining curbs with a gradient not steeper than 1:12.

Answer 4

Dropped Curbs

Question 5

Shall be sloped towards the road with a maximum cross gradient of 1:20 to prevent water from collecting at the walkway.

Answer 5

Dropped Curbs

Question 6

The gradient of a dropped curb should not be more than — above the road or gutter.

Answer 6

25mm

Question 7

— is only allowed when it will not obstruct a walkway or make the walkway narrower than required.

Answer 7

Curb Cut-Outs

Question 8

Minimum width of curb cut-out

Answer 8

900mm

Question 9

Maximum slope of curb cut-out

Answer 9

1:12

Question 10

Minimum width of walkways

Answer 10

1.20 meters

Question 11

Should be as level as possible and finished with a slip-resistant material

Answer 11

Walkways

Question 12

Minimum width of walkways

Answer 12

1200mm

Question 13

Maximum longitudinal gradient

Answer 13

1:20

Question 14

Maximum cross gradient

Answer 14

1:100

Question 15

Avoid locating — within walkways

Answer 15

Gratings

Question 16

If gratings are located within walkways, gratin openings should not be larger than —, and grating shall not project more than — above the walkway.

Answer 16

13x13mm, and 6.5mm

Question 17

Walkways should have a level surface without abrupt pitches in angle or interruptions by cracks or breaks creating edges above —.

Answer 17

6.50mm

Question 18

For long walkways, provide — or —.

Answer 18

Turning Spaces or Rest Stops

Question 19

Minimum clearance for turning space

Answer 19

1500mm x 1500mm

Question 20

Maximum gap between turning spaces

Answer 20

12 meters

Question 21

To guide the blind, walkways should follow — routes if possible, with — turns.

Answer 21

Straightforward, right angle

Question 22

Minimum walkway headrooms

Answer 22

2.00 meters

Question 23

No — (plants, trees, columns, bollards, etc.) shall reduce the headroom clearances to less than required.

Answer 23

Obstructions

Question 24

Should be installed on both sides of ramps and stairs and at the outer edges of dropped curbs.

Answer 24

Handrails

Question 25

Handrails shall be installed at — and —- above steps or ramps.

Answer 25

0.90 m and 0.70m

Question 26

For protection at great heights, handrail mounting height may be increased to — to —.

Answer 26

1.0m to 1.06m