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5.24.2. Chairs and Benches

Accessible chairs and benches must fulfil the following requirements:

1. The seat height shall be 430 mm with a ± 30 mm tolerance.

2. The seat depth shall be between 400 mm and 450 mm.

3. It has a backrest and its height shall be between 400 mm and 460 mm.

4. Some seats should have armrests.

5. It has on one side a lateral interaction space out of the accessible path.

Given the diversity and dispersion of users, it is recommended to provide furniture with
standing support, in combination with benches of varied height.

In urban spaces and parks benches shall be places at least every 100 meters while in
big buildings like shopping malls or airports benches or other seat types shall be
provided every 50 meters.

Figure. 54. Chair dimensions

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