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4. A level manoeuvring space of 1500 mm x 1500 mm must connect to each
wheelchair space.

5. It shall be marked with the international symbol of access (ISA), whether as
permanent seating spaces or removable seating areas.

6. Both the surface of wheelchair spaces and the clear manoeuvring space are
level having a maximum longitudinal gradient of 1%.

7. For facilities with fixed seats, designated wheelchair spaces shall be arranged
into groups of 2. Each group of wheelchair spaces must have at least an equal
number of fixed seats.

8. If the designated wheelchair spaces include removable or foldable seats, the
conversion process shall be quick and easy.

9. Wheelchair spaces shall be provided in all auditorium-seating sections.

10. The number of reserved wheelchair spaces shall comply: 1 reserved wheelchair
space for every 50 seats or fraction thereof and beyond 500 seats, 1 more for
every 100 seats or fraction thereof.

11. In theatres, cinemas, conference rooms, auditoriums and all the facilities where
people are expected to sit or wait, it is recommended that some seats should
have a space for service animals near the owner.

12. A space at the front of the hall or room where a sign language interpreter can be
easily seen shall have an independent overhead light.

13. A sufficient number of designated accessible seats for people with hearing
impairments should be provided in front of the sign language interpreter.

14. Aisle seats and its adjacent shall have foldable armrests.

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