Accessibility Guide

Publisher: Specialist Dr. Orhan KOÇ on behalf of the Directorate General of Services for the Disabled and Elderly

Editor: Dr. Deniz ÇAĞLAYAN GÜMÜŞ

Prepared for Publication by: Dr. Deniz ÇAĞLAYAN GÜMÜŞ, Gamze FEYZİOĞLU, Dr. Hüseyin KARADAĞ, Sevinç AYANOĞLU, Tuba SAYAN, Gülçin ÜNSAL TOPAÇ, Mehmet Okan AYDOĞAN, Merve GÖZÜBEK, Ali Doğan ÇELİK

Technical Drawings Consultant: Prof. Dr. Osman TUTAL

Technical Drawings: Aytaç ÖZEN, Oğuz CAVLAK, Elif YILMAZ

This guide has been prepared considering the legislation in force at the time of publication. The publication rights of this Guide belong to the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Services. The entire book or any part of it may not be reproduced or sold for commercial purposes in any form.

Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Services
Directorate General of Services for the Disabled and Elderly

Place and Date of Publication: Ankara, 2020

Printing: Uzman Printing

ISBN No: 978-605-7888-05-1

Contents

  • List of Figures ........................................................................................................................................................5
  • Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................9
  • Chapter 1 - Measurements and Basic Design Rules in Accessibility
    • 1.1. General Measurements ................................................................................................................................15
    • 1.2. Wheelchair Maneuvering and Approach Measurements ........................................................................18
    • 1.3. Unobstructed Vertical Space: Head Clearance .......................................................................................21
    • 1.4. Unobstructed Horizontal Space: Floor Arrangements ...........................................................................21
    • 1.5. Basic Accessibility Element: Ramp ........................................................................................................23
    • 1.6. Stairs ............................................................................................................................................................27
    • 1.7. Pedestrian Walk Surfaces .........................................................................................................................30
  • Chapter 2 - Building Surroundings
    • 2.1. Garden Entrance .......................................................................................................................................37
    • 2.2. Garden Path ................................................................................................................................................39
  • Chapter 3 - Parking Lots
    • 3.1. General Features of Accessible Parking Spaces ..................................................................................53
    • 3.2. Accessible Parking Space Design ...........................................................................................................54
  • Chapter 4 - Building Entrances
    • 4.1. Entrance Ramps ........................................................................................................................................61
    • 4.2. Building Entrance Doors ...........................................................................................................................62
    • 4.3. Windbreak Area and Equipment in Entrance Hall ..................................................................................65
  • Chapter 5 - Doors and Windows
    • 5.1. Independent Unit Door ............................................................................................................................71
    • 5.2. Interior Doors
      • 5.2.1. Hinged Doors .......................................................................................................................................72
      • 5.2.2. Sliding Doors ........................................................................................................................................75
      • 5.2.3. Automatic (Sensor) Sliding Doors ......................................................................................................75
      • 5.2.4. Folding Doors .......................................................................................................................................77
      • 5.2.5. Remote-Controlled Doors ...................................................................................................................78
    • 5.3. Door Thresholds and Components ..........................................................................................................79
    • 5.4. Accessible Windows .................................................................................................................................82
  • Chapter 6 - Accessible Toilets
    • 6.1. General Features .....................................................................................................................................85
    • 6.2. Accessible Toilet Plans
      • 6.2.1. Accessible Toilet Plan: Type 1 ..........................................................................................................86
      • 6.2.2. Accessible Toilet Plan: Type 2 ..........................................................................................................88
      • 6.2.3. Accessible Wide Toilet .......................................................................................................................89
      • 6.2.4. Family Toilets .......................................................................................................................................90
      • 6.2.5. Child Toilets According to Age Groups ............................................................................................92
      • 6.2.6. Assisted Toilets ...................................................................................................................................94
      • 6.2.7. Toilets for Ambulatory (Walking) Disabled .......................................................................................95
      • 6.2.8. Toilet Blocks (Multiple Toilets) ..........................................................................................................95
    • 6.3. Features of Equipment Inside the Toilet
      • 6.3.1. Toilet Bowl ............................................................................................................................................100
      • 6.3.2. Faucet, Bidet Faucet and Water Control ..........................................................................................102
      • 6.3.3. Toilet Paper Holder ..............................................................................................................................103
      • 6.3.4. Grab Bars .............................................................................................................................................103