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7.24. Public administration buildings

The area of the reception desk where the induction loop is installed shall be marked
with the hearing access logo. As shown in the drawing below the sign consists of an ear
with a line through it, accompanied by a ‘T’ in the lower right side of the sign.

Figure 111. Induction loop sign

7.25. Education buildings

Education buildings shall meet all requirements of this Code.

Education buildings shall fulfil the following requirements:

1. In school entrances an accessible path segregated from buses circulation shall be
provided.

2. There should be an accessible path from the bus yard to the school entrance.

3. Seats with different characteristics should be provided dependent on the students’
needs. Space flexibility shall be ensured to guarantee that places for wheelchair
users, left handed users, people of big body shapes and mobility, breathing or
communication accessories can be provided.

4. Seats at desks shall be removable and the dimensions of the table shall allow the
use of people using wheelchairs. Seats and tables shall follow the requirements and
dimensions of section 5.20.

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