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Figure 110. Manoeuvring space in an accessible level kitchen

In villas and apartments of two or more levels a vertical platform is allowed. See section
5.10.1.

7.20. Health and social care buildings

Health and social care buildings shall meet all requirements of this Code.

Large corridors and elevators in health and social care buildings shall fulfil the following
requirements:

1. Besides the general requirements mentioned in the different sections of this Code
regarding corridors and elevators, health and social care buildings’ horizontal and
vertical circulation should be designed to ease the movement of beds and gurneys.

2. This is particularly important at changes of directions and at access to rooms from
corridors, and in the dimensions of the elevator cabins. Elevator cabins with doors
on adjacent sides should be avoided.

3. Corridors shall have handrails in all their lengths, according to the criteria set in this
Code.

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