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2nd edition, amendment 5


Effective on 10 October 2011 until 30 May 2017

All of the Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods relating to D1 are contained in one document.

  • D1/VM1 provides a verification method for slip resistance and measuring the coefficient of friction.
  • D1/AS1 contains general criteria for variables such as slope, cross fall, changes in level, height clearance and obstructions.  It shows means of complying for slip resistance; level access routes and ramps; landings; stairways; fixed ladders and handrails; doors and openings; the movement of vehicles; and lifts.   It provides design solutions for access to places of assembly and the accessible accommodation units of communal residential buildings. 
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