Page 3 - Dubai Universal Design Code

Section A - General Provisions .................................................................................. 14

1. Introduction ................................................................................................... 14

2. Structure of this Code ................................................................................... 15
2.1. Beneficiaries of Universal Accessibility ......................................................... 16

3. Scope ............................................................................................................ 17

3.1. Scoping requirements ................................................................................... 18

3.2. Existing buildings and facilities ..................................................................... 18
3.3. Transport ...................................................................................................... 19

4. Definitions ..................................................................................................... 20

Section B – Accessible Built Environment ................................................................. 26

5. Common accessible elements for outdoor and indoor areas ........................ 26
5.1. Accessible path of travel ............................................................................... 26

5.2. Floor surfaces ............................................................................................... 29

5.3. Tactile Surfaces ............................................................................................ 32
5.4. Protruding objects ......................................................................................... 35

5.5. Interaction space........................................................................................... 38

5.6. Changes in level and guardrails .................................................................... 40

5.7. Ramps .......................................................................................................... 42

5.7.1. Ramp runs .................................................................................................... 42
5.7.2. Landings ....................................................................................................... 43

5.8. Stairs ............................................................................................................. 47

5.8.1. Steps ............................................................................................................. 47
5.8.2. Stair flights .................................................................................................... 48

5.8.3. Landings ....................................................................................................... 49

5.9. Handrails ....................................................................................................... 51

5.10. Elevators ....................................................................................................... 53
5.10.1. Lifts and lift platforms .................................................................................... 56

5.11. Escalators, travellators and mechanical ramps ............................................. 58

5.12. Doors ............................................................................................................ 58

5.12.1. Manoeuvring spaces at doors ....................................................................... 60

2