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Figure 1. Accessible path of travel free of obstacles

10. Accessible elements such as paths, crossing, stairs, etc., shall have a luminance of
at least 100 lux. All lighting changes along an accessible path shall be gradual to
prevent glare.

11. Drain grids shall never be within the accessible path or the accessible pedestrian
crossing.

12. In outdoor areas, accessible paths shall be free of obstacles and located between
the buildings facade and the furniture zone adjacent to the curb.

13. Parking entrances shall not modify the slope or the width of the accessible path.

14. The curb height shall be between 100 mm and 150 mm.

15. Utility covers should be avoided in accessible walking paths. When placing utility
covers out of the accessible path is impossible, the maximum height difference shall
be 5 mm. When placing drain grids out of the accessible path is impossible, the
maximum dimensions of the holes shall be 15 mm.

16. Standing water should be avoided with a cross slope up to 2%.

17. If there is a pedestrian bridge along an accessible path of travel it shall provide a
ramp or an elevator and shall be shaded.

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