Premises Standard Schedule 1 Part D
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Part D Access and egress
DP1 Performance requirement
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Access must be provided, to the degree necessary, to enable:
(a) approach the building from the road boundary and from any accessible carparking spaces associated with the building; and
(i) approach the building from any accessible associated building; and
(ii) access work and public spaces, accommodation and facilities for personal hygiene; and
(b) identification of accessways at appropriate locations which are easy to find.
Limitation Clause DP1 does not apply to a Class 4 part of a building.
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DP4 Performance requirement
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Exits must be provided from a building to allow occupants to evacuate safely, with their number, location and dimensions being appropriate to:
(a) the travel distance; and
(b) the number, mobility and other characteristics of occupants; and
(c) the function or use of the building; and
(d) the height of the building; and
(e) whether the exit is from above or below ground level.
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DP6 Performance requirement
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So that occupants can safely evacuate the building, accessways to exits must have dimensions appropriate to:
(a) the number, mobility and other characteristics of occupants; and
(b) the function or use of the building.
Limitation Clause DP6 does not apply to the internal parts of a sole occupancy unit in a Class 3 building or Class 4 part of a building.
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DP8 Performance requirement
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Carparking spaces for use by people with a disability must be:
(a) provided, to the degree necessary, to give equitable access for carparking; and
(b) designated and easy to find.
Limitation Clause DP8 does not apply to a building where:
(a) a parking service is provided; and
(b) direct access to any carparking spaces by the general public or occupants is not available.
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DP9 Performance requirement
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An inbuilt communication system for entry, information, entertainment, or for the provision of a service, must be suitable for occupants who are deaf or hearing impaired.
Limitation Clause DP9 does not apply to:
(a) a Class 4 part of a building; or
(b) an inbuilt communication system used only for emergency warning purposes.
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