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ACCESS & ADAPTABILITY ASSESSMENT REPORT

PROPOSED CHILD CARE CENTRE & RESIDENTIAL FLAT BUILDING

40 Hornsey Street Homebush

Active Kids Group

Development Application (DA)

September 2018

Issue B 13th March 2018

Reference Number: 103/AMS01/01GS

A c c e ss & A d a p t a b i l i t y A s se s sm e n t R e p or t 40 H o r n se y S t r e e t H OM E B U SH


CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION Page 3 2 SUBJECT DEVELOPMENT IN BRIEF Page 3-4 3 DISABILITY (ACCESS TO PREMISES – BUILDINGS) STANDARDS 2010 Page 4 4 LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS Page 4 5 ARCHITECTURAL ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTS Page 5 6 SURVEY PREPARED BY Page 5 7 LANDSCAPE PLAN PREPARED BY Page 5 8 TRAFFIC AND PARKING IMPACT ASSESSMENT BY Page 5 9 STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS PREPARED BY Page 6 10 RELEVANT LEGISLATION & REGULATION ASSESSMENT MATERIAL Page 6 11 GROUND FLOOR PLAN Page 7 12 LEVEL 1 FLOOR PLAN Page 7 13 SOUTH EAST AERIAL VIEW Page 7 14 STRATHFIELD CONSOLIDATED DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN Page 8-10 15 AMENDMENTS TO SEPP 65 AND THE NEW APARTMENT DESIGN GUIDE Page 10 16 4Q UNIVERSAL DESIGN – APARTMENT DESIGN GUIDE Page 10-11 17 LIVABLE HOUSING AUSTRALIA PERFORMANCE LEVEL GUIDELINES Page 11 18 ADAPTABLE HOUSING PROVISIONS Page 12-13 19 LIVABLE HOUSING DESIGN GUIDELINES Page 14 20 BUILDING CODE OF AUSTRALIA 2016 (BCA) VOLUME ONE Page 14 20.1 D3.1 General building access requirements Page 14-15 20.2 D3.2 Access to buildings Page 15 20.3 D3.3 Parts of building to be accessible Page 16 20.4 D3.4 Exemptions Page 16 20.5 D3.5 Carparking spaces for people with a disability Page 17 20.6 D3.6 Signage Page 17 20.7 D3.7 Hearing augmentation Page 18 20.8 D3.8 Tactile indicators Page 18 20.9 D3.9 Wheelchair seating spaces in Class 9b assembly buildings Page 18 20.10 D3.10 Swimming pools Page 18 20.11 D3.11 Ramps Page 18 20.12 D3.12 Glazing on an accessway Page 18 21 E3.1 Lift installations Page 18 22 E3.6 Passenger lifts Page 19 23 F2.4 Accessible sanitary facilities Page 19 24 ADAPTABLE UNITS Page 20 25 ACCESS & ADAPTABILITY ASSESSMENT Page 21-24 26 SCHEDULE OF FEATURES FOR ADAPTABLE HOUSING Page 25-26 27 CONCLUSION Page 27 DISCLAIMER Page 27



1. INTRODUCTION This Revised Access & Adaptability Assessment Report has been prepared by Access Mobility Solutions to accompany the Development Application lodgement with Strathfield Council for a Proposed Child Care Centre & Residential Flat Building at No 40 Hornsey Street Homebush NSW 2140.

2. SUBJECT DEVELOPMENT IN BRIEF The subject site consists of 5 lots being Lot 1 in D.P. 950812, Lot 1 IN D.P. 949979, Lot 1 IN D.P. 167263, Lots 1 & 2 IN D.P. 167205 as well as Lot C IN D.P. 374584 and is located on the corner of Arthur Street & Henley Road however will be known as No 40 Hornsey Street Homebush NSW 2140.

The Architectural Document’s used in this Access Assessment Report have been prepared by Robertson+Marks Architects.

There is an existing Child Care Centre (CCC) operating at 40 Hornsey Road Homebush which is associated with the proposed development and will continue to operate while the construction of the new Stage 1 CCC is under way, once the new CCC is operational, the existing Child Care Centre will be demolished to make way for Stage 2 of the proposal which is for a new Residential Flat Building.

Stage 1 of the development will be the proposed new Child Care Centre (CCC) on the corner of Arthur Street & Henley Road will now have two pedestrian access points to the site, the principal pedestrian accessible access is from Arthur Street while a secondary pedestrian assessway is from Henley Road.

The CCC will comprise of seven (7) levels including roof level and three (3) levels of basement car park providing fifty eight (58) car spaces, thirty three (33) staff including one (1) designated car space, twenty five (25) visitors including one (1) designated accessible car space. There will also be a lift to the Child Care Centre that will be access all levels.

All levels of the CCC will have accessible bathrooms to comply with AS1428.1.

The new premises will provide a range of facilities and age-related areas required for a Child Care Centre. New outdoor play areas are also proposed and all areas will have access for people with disabilities via ramps and lift.

Stage 2 of the development will be the proposed residential flat building and has been designed to SEPP 65 - Design and Quality of Residential Flat Development ‘Apartment Design Guide’ requirements as well as Strathfield Councils relevant documents.

The proposed development consists of the following:

The residential flat development consists six (6) residential levels, including the ground floor level. The development also has Two (2) levels of basement car parking.

The development contains forty two (42) residential apartments comprising of twenty one (21) x two (2) bed, sixteen (16) x one (1) bed, four (4) studio and one (1) x three (3) bed.

There will be six (6) adaptable units thought out the proposed development being typical Two (2) & one (1) bed apartments, level 1 will have two (2) x two (2) bed and two (2) x one (1) bed while level 2 & 3 will have two (2) x two (2) bed units each. A further two (2) apartments will need to meet the sliver level requirements set out in the Livable Housing Australia Guideline.

The proposed residential flat building will have three (3) public pedestrian access points from Arthur Street that will comprises of three (3) residential entry lobbies each incorporating a lift that will be accessible to all levels of the development including the car park levels. The pedestrian entrances will comprise a 1:20 walkway from the boundary and level landing to the building entries. The letterboxes are located on the pathway leading to the three (3) entries of the building.

Due to the topography of the site there will be two (2) separate communal outdoor open spaces located on the ground floor level, level 1 (which is the ground level of the corner portion of the development at Arthur Street and Henley Road), and will be accessed by the entire residential apartments in the building via lifts, walkways and ramps to comply with AS1428.1.



The basement car park will be accessible from Arthur Street and provide seventy five (75) car parking spaces including six (6) designated accessible parking bays, One (1) car space each for all the adaptable apartments as well as a designated accessible visitors car space located on level one (1) of basement parking. There will be eight (8) visitor car spaces in total with motorcycle parking, bicycle parking and one (1) car wash bay.

Bulky goods room, residential bin holding room, garbage collection room and three (3) waste rooms are located on the Basement Car Park Level 1 and will also have the appropriate access in terms of circulation and pathways to the lifts of the building. However, the buildings manager will only access these rooms and will not be accessible to the general public.

Individual storage enclosures have also been provided for the adaptable units, which will provide appropriate access pathways from the units and lifts. The garbage chute and recycle rooms on each level is provided and will have the required circulation area.

3. DISABILITY (ACCESS TO PREMISES – BUILDINGS) STANDARDS 2010 The Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010, were introduced on 1st May 2011 in line with an updated National Construction Code which incorporates the Building Code of Australia and the National Plumbers Code. The aim of the Standards is to provide the building and design industry with detailed information regarding the required access provisions associated with the design and construction of new buildings and upgrade to existing buildings. They do not apply to existing buildings that are not undergoing upgrade. They only apply to elements addressed within the Standards. All other elements related to premises will still be subject to the existing provisions of the DDA. The Standards generally align with the BCA and reference a range of Australian Standards relating to access and other associated matters. The Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 aim to provide certainty for the building industry in relation to meeting the requirements for access in new and upgraded buildings.

4. LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS This Access & Adaptability Assessment Report is limited to the accessibility provisions of the proposed Child Care Centre and Residential Flat Building. Detailed design such as the doorway dimensions, circulation, corridors/walkways, furniture fitouts, passenger lift requirement, slip resistant floor finishes, door schedules, door hardware and controls, glazing, luminance contrast, stair nosings, tactile ground surface indicators (TGSI”s), handrails, signage, accessible bathroom circulation and any other provisions under AS1428.1 series shall be assessed at construction certification stage.

The Report also does not address issues in relation to the following:

National Quality Standard (NQS)

The Education and Care Services National Regulations

The Education and Care Services National Law

Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations

Workcover Authority requirements

Requirements of any standards that are not identified within this report

Any parts of the BCA not directly referenced within this report

Without written permission from Access Mobility Solutions, no part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means. This report is based solely on client instructions, and therefore should not be used by any third party without prior knowledge of such instructions.



5. ARCHITECTURAL ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTS ROBERTSON+MARKS Project Number: 10321

6. SURVEY PREPARED BY ATS LAND & ENGINEERING SURVEYORS PTY LTD Drawing Number Sheet Number Revision Date

Suite 3, 75 Ryedale Road West Ryde NSW 2114 (Po Box 331 Gladesville NSW 1675)

9625-01 1 OF 1 - 01-11-2016

7. LANDSCAPE PLAN PREPARED BY

Tessa Rose playspace and landscape design

8. TRAFFIC AND PARKING IMPACT ASSESSMENT BY

McLaren Traffic Engineering Shop 7, 720 Old Princes Highway Sutherland NSW 2232

Document reference: Issue: Date:

16527.01FA A 28th September 2017

Drawing No. Drawing Description Issue Dated

A001/1 Cover Sheet 01 19/01/18

A002/1 Schedules 01 19/01/18

A101a/1 Basement Plans 1 & 2 01 19/01/18

A101b/1 Basement Plan 3 01 19/01/18

A102/1 Ground & Level 1 Plans 01 19/01/18

A103/1 Levels 2 & 3 Plans 01 19/01/18

A104/1 Level 4 & Roof Plans 01 19/01/18

A105/1 Pre & Post Adaptable Units 01 19/01/18

Drawing No: Drawing Title: Issue: Date:

1/3 playspace/landscape design plan ground level FINAL 6 March 2018

2/3 playspace/landscape design plan level 1 FINAL 6 March 2018

3/3 playspace/landscape design plan levels 2 and 3 FINAL 6 March 2018



9. STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS PREPARED BY

dfp planning consultants Project Number: 8287B

Version: Prepared By: Reviewed By: Issued to: Date:

DRAFT P. Smith Ellen Robertshaw Architect & Consultants 15 February 2018

10. RELEVANT LEGISLATION & REGULATION ASSESSMENT MATERIAL Disability Discrimination Act 1992

Disability Standards 2010 (Access to Premises) - Premises Standards

Building Code of Australia 2016 (BCA)

Australian Standards AS1428.1 2001 - 2009 Design for access and mobility Part 1: General requirements for access – New Building work

Australian Standards AS1428.2 – 1992 Design for access and mobility Part 2: Enhanced and additional requirements – Buildings and facilities

Australian Standard AS1428.3 - 1992 Design for access and mobility Part 3: Requirements for children and adolescents with physical disabilities

Australian Standard AS1428.4.1 Design for access and mobility Part 4.1: Means to assist the orientation of people with vision impairment – Tactile ground surface indicators

Australian Standards AS/NZS2890.6:2009 Parking facilities Part 6: Off-street parking for people with disabilities

Australian Standard1735.12 - 1999 Lifts, escalators and moving walks Part 12: Facilities for persons with disabilities

Australian Standards AS4299 - 1995 Adaptable Housing

State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) No 65 - Design Quality of Residential Flat Development

Apartment Design Guide

Livable Housing Design Guidelines - Fouth Edition

Strathfield Council

� Part C of Strathfield Consolidated Development Control Plan Multiple-Unit Housing

� Part E of Strathfield Consolidated Development Control Plan Child Care Centre

� Part I of Strathfield Consolidated Development Control Plan Provision of Off-Street Parking Facilities

Any works that are planned and undertaken to improve access should comply with the relevant Australian Standards for Access and Mobility, particularly AS1428 Parts 1-5 and other relevant Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and Australian Standards.



11. GROUND FLOOR PLAN

NOT TO SCALE

12. LEVEL 1 FLOOR PLAN

NOT TO SCALE

13. SOUTH EAST AERIAL VIEW



14. STRATHFIELD CONSOLIDATED DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN PART C Multiple-Unit Housing

2.3 Dwelling Unit and Building Design (IN PART) Objectives:

a) To ensure that a choice of housing is available throughout the Strathfield Municipality.

b) To ensure that housing is accessible to older people and people with mobility disabilities.

c) To encourage materials used in new developments to be compatible with adjoining developments and the streetscape in terms of type, form and colour.

Guidelines and Requirements:

Building Design

1. A minimum of 15% of the total number of dwellings within every multiple unit development must be designed in accordance with Australian Standard AS4299 – Adaptable Housing (Class C) to ensure units are internally designed to allow occupation by older people and people with disabilities.

4. For residential flat developments, at least one main entry which is convenient and provides a barrier free access must be provided for access (complying with AS1428.1) to ground floor units.

6. Access to common areas should be direct and without unnecessary barriers. Obstructions which cause difficulties should be avoided. These include:

- uneven and slippery surfaces

- steep stairs and ramps

- narrow doorways, corridors and paths

- devices such as door handles that require two hands to open.

7. Adequate and convenient seating and amenities for people with mobility disabilities is to be provided.

8. Adequate parking for people with mobility disabilities, and safe, easy and convenient access to the building shall be provided. Parking spaces for persons with disabilities which is provided within basements is to have wheelchair access to the residential units by either a ramp with a 1:14 gradient, a passenger lift complying with AS1735.12 1999 or a fixed stair lift complying with AS1735.7 -1998.

9. Design of the building must comply with the Building Code of Australia and Australian Standard AS1428.1 - 2001 Design for Access and Mobility.

2.9 Access and Parking (IN PART) Objectives:

a) To provide adequate off-street car parking for residents and visitors within each development;

b) To ensure that access driveways and manoeuvring areas are provided which are adequate for the convenience and safety of residents and visitors to the site; and

c) To encourage the integrated design of access and parking facilities to minimise visual and environmental impacts.

1. On-site, resident parking shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Table 2.

TABLE 2: On-site Parking Requirements

Dwelling Size On-site Parking Requirement (Minimum)

1 bedroom dwelling 1 space

2 bedroom dwelling 1.5 spaces

3 or more bedroom dwelling 2 spaces



2. On-site visitor parking shall be provided on site at a rate of 1 space for every 5 dwellings or part thereof.

4. Accessways and driveways shall be designed to provide sufficient manoeuvring areas to enable vehicles to enter and leave the site in a forward direction. Dimensions of access driveways and manoeuvring areas are to be in accordance with the provisions of “Policy and Guidelines for Traffic Generating Developments” published by the RTA.

9. Applicants should note that variations to the standards relating to access and car parking may be required by the Council in response to a recommendation from the relevant traffic committee.

PART E: CHILD CARE CENTRE

1.2 Objectives of Part E

The specific objectives of Part E are:

(a) To encourage the provision of child care centres to meet the needs of the community and ensure that such centres will be appropriate for the purpose and provide a functional and pleasant environment for users.

(b) To ensure that there is a consistent approach to the provision, construction and approval of child care centres.

(c) To ensure that child care centres are compatible with neighbouring land uses.

(d) To ensure the amenity of adjoining neighbours is retained (including protection of privacy, access to property, etc) and is not detrimentally affected by noise emissions from the site.

(e) To ensure child care centres are located with adequate, convenient and safe parking for visitors that do not impose on any residential neighbourhoods or commercial areas.

(f) To ensure that child care centres integrate into existing residential environments and are unobtrusive in terms of size, bulk, height and the amount of landscaped area provided.

(g) To provide child care centres that are located or designed so as not to pose a health risk to children using the centre.

(h) To retain and protect significant existing vegetation in the Strathfield Municipality.

5.6 Traffic, Parking And Access

Objectives:

· To ensure that the relationship between child care centres and adjoining land uses are favourable in terms of parking, traffic and vehicular access; and

· To ensure that a child care centre is safe for children.

Guidelines:

Note: Refer to Appendix A of Part E for an example of a solution to these guidelines.

1. Car parking shall be provided at a rate of 1 space per employee (stack parking is permitted for staff parking) and 1 visitor space per 8 children or part thereof (stack parking is not permitted for parents or guardians).

2. Two (2) additional parking spaces are to be provided for any associated residence.

3. Dimensions of parking spaces and vehicle access areas shall comply with Part I - Provision of Off-street Parking Facilities.

4. The centre should be designed to allow the safe drop off and collection of children and safe movement and parking of staff, parents, visitors and service vehicles.

5. Parking spaces and vehicle access points are to be located to ensure the safe movement of children to and from the centre.

6. Standing areas for the dropping off and collecting of children are to be provided.



7. All vehicles shall move in a forward direction on the site at all times.

8. Access for people with disabilities should be provided to allow continuous wheelchair access from the street, car park, building entry and into individual playrooms and toilets.

9. Parking and vehicle access areas are to be separated from any area used by children by safety fencing and gates.

10. If appropriate, pedestrian safety measures shall be installed (e.g. pedestrian crossings and refuges etc.).

Requirements:

_ 1 visitor space per employee.

_ 1 visitor space per 8 children (or part thereof) proposed to use child care centre.

_ 2 additional parking spaces for any associated residence.

PART I Provision of Off-Street Parking Facilities

3.0 PART C – PARKING SCHEDULE

3.1.2 Residential Flat Buildings

Parking shall be provided in accordance with Council’s Development Control Plan for the Siting, Design and Erection of Residential Flat Buildings.

SUMMARY: The Development Application Documentation prepared by Robertson + Marks will demonstrate how Part C Multiple- Unit Housing, Part E Child Care Centre and Part I Provision of Off-Street parking facilities objectives and controls have been addressed, as outlined in Strathfield Consolidated Development Control Plan.

15. AMENDMENTS TO SEPP 65 AND THE NEW APARTMENT DESIGN GUIDE The Department of Planning and Environment have released amendments to State Environmental Planning Policy No. 65 – Design Quality of Residential Flat Development (SEPP 65), and have also introduced a new ‘Apartment Design Guide’ to replace the current Residential Flat Design Code (RFDC).

16. 4Q UNIVERSAL DESIGN – APARTMENT DESIGN GUIDE Universal design is an international design philosophy that enables people to continue living in the same home by ensuring that apartments are able to change with the needs of the occupants. Universally designed apartments are safer and easier to enter, move around and live in. They benefit all members of the community, from young families to older people, their visitors, as well as those with permanent or temporary disabilities. Incorporating universal design principles in apartment design is a step towards producing a robust, flexible housing stock. It ensures that simple and practical design features are incorporated into new buildings that would be difficult and costly to retrofit at a later date. Universal design is different to adaptable housing which is governed by Australian Standard AS4299-1995 Adaptable Housing and is specifically designed to allow for the future adaptation of a dwelling to accommodate the occupant’s needs. In addition, flexible apartment design is also desirable to allow buildings to accommodate a diverse range of lifestyle needs such as different household structures, live/work housing arrangements and future changes in use.



Objective 4Q-1

Universal design features are included in apartment design to promote flexible housing for all community members

Design guidance

Developments achieve a benchmark of 20% of the total apartments incorporating the Livable Housing Guideline's silver level universal design features

Objective 4Q-2

A variety of apartments with adaptable designs are provided

Design guidance

Adaptable housing should be provided in accordance with the relevant council policy

Design solutions for adaptable apartments include:

� convenient access to communal and public areas � high level of solar access � minimal structural change and residential amenity loss when adapted � larger car parking spaces for accessibility � parking titled separately from apartments or shared car parking arrangements

Objective 4Q-3

Apartment layouts are flexible and accommodate a range of lifestyle needs

Design guidance

Apartment design incorporates flexible design solutions which may include:

� rooms with multiple functions � dual master bedroom apartments with separate bathrooms � larger apartments with various living space options � open plan ‘loft’ style apartments with only a fixed kitchen, laundry and bathroom

SUMMARY:

The Development Application Documentation prepared by Robertson + Marks will demonstrate how the objectives and controls have been addressed, as outlined in the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) No65 - Design Quality of Residential Flat Development & Apartment Design Guide.

17. LIVABLE HOUSING AUSTRALIA PERFORMANCE LEVEL GUIDELINES The levels of performance range from basic requirements through to best practice in livable home design. The levels are as follows:

Silver Level

Seven core livable housing design elements

Focuses on the key structural and spatial elements that are critical to ensure future flexibility and adaptability of the home. Incorporating these features will avoid more costly home modification if required at a later date.



18. ADAPTABLE HOUSING PROVISIONS What is adaptable housing and why should it be provided?

Adaptable Housing is accommodation that is specifically designed to enable easy modification in the future for occupation and visitation by people with disabilities or progressive frailties. It is designed in accordance with the minimum standards for accessibility but is not specially built for special purpose housing such as institutional care. Adaptable housing therefore can suit the needs of many different people, including people with a current disability and people who will acquire disabilities gradually as they age. Adaptable housing is also often attractive to people who prefer open plan type living, or those with children.

The ABS disability survey conducted in 1998 showed that there has been a consistent increase in the rates of people living in households rather than institutional style accommodation. In order to accommodate this trend, adaptable housing needs to be more prevalent in our society. By requiring adaptable housing to be provided in new residential complexes, the city of Canada Bay hopes to create greater opportunities for people with disabilities to live in the city with close access to all the facilities and services provided.

Typically, the provision of adaptable housing has been perceived to be onerous on developers. However, it has been demonstrated that the additional cost of incorporating adaptable features is in most cases not more than 5% - in fact nil in many cases. This initial cost is more than outweighed by the benefits of providing adaptable housing which include:

• reduced costs of future modifications, which are often costly, to suit people with disabilities or increasing frailties;

• a wider range of people are able to access adaptable homes, thereby making them more visitable;

• residents are able to stay in their homes and use the same services as well as maintain the same support networks despite their changing needs; and

• many adaptable features make homes safer for people of all ages and abilities.

Australian Standard 4299 – Adaptable Housing

Australian Standard AS4299 – Adaptable Housing provides guidelines for the design of adaptable dwellings. 119 design features are listed in AS4299 Adaptable Housing which are sorted into 3 different categories – essential, first priority desirable and desirable.

All adaptable housing units constructed should meet the essential design criterion as listed in AS4299 which includes the following:

• provision of plans showing the housing unit in its pre-adaptation and post-adaptation stages;

• a continuous accessible path of travel;

• provision of accessible parking spaces;

• manoeuvrability both internally and externally;

• adjustable bathroom facilities; and

• adjustable laundry facilities

Where adaptable housing units are required, access to and within all of the public areas (i.e. common facilities such as a laundry, bbq, garden etc.) should be provided in accordance with the AS1428 standard.

Issues to be considered in the provision of adaptable housing

Compliance with AS1428.1 and AS1428.2

Access to and within the adaptable housing unit complies with the requirements of the relevant provisions of the Australian Standards. This includes access to at least one type of each common facility or service provided in the development e.g. BBQ areas, swimming pools, common laundry facilities etc.



Location

Adaptable housing units should be provided in convenient locations that are close to facilities such as public transport, community facilities and public services. Within the development they should be located along the accessible path of travel, preferably close to the main entrance of the building.

Bathroom facilities

Bathrooms should be large allowing for wheelchair access and manoeuvring. A bath need not be provided, but the shower should allow for chair access. The hand wash basin and any shelving should be provided at a height that is accessible at both a standing or seated position.

Laundry facilities

The laundry should also be large to allow for wheelchair access and circulation around the appliances. Washing machines and dryers should be front loading, a wall mounted dryer is also preferable.

Circulation spaces

Bedrooms and living areas should be an adequate size to allow for ease of movement around furniture. Doorways and entrances are wide enough to facilitate wheelchair access and circulation.

Kitchen facilities

The kitchen should be of a flexible design so that modifications can be made if required in the future. Cupboard and pantry shelf heights should be adjustable to make them easy to reach.

Flooring

Tiles or timber flooring is preferable to carpet. However, if carpet is to be provided it should be low pile with no underlay. Non-slip tiling should be provided in wet areas.

Walls

Walls located along main travel paths and in bedrooms and bathrooms should be reinforced to allow for installation of grab rails if necessary.

Windows

Windows should be operatable with one hand (preferably sliding) and located no higher than 700mm from the floor.

Landscaping

Outdoor areas should be designed to be low maintenance, with no lawns and a drip irrigation system. All paving should be even and be wheelchair accessible.

Assessment of adaptable housing units

As a minimum requirement, all Adaptable Housing Units should provide the design elements listed as ‘essential’ in AS4299. The plans submitted for assessment should provide detail of the housing unit/dwelling in its pre-adaptation stage and post-adaptation stage. In order to grant development consent, Council will need to be satisfied that the proposal can comply with the design requirements of AS4299 without major structural or design changes. As part of the development consent, a condition will be imposed requiring the checklist of AS4299 to be completed and submitted with the subsequent construction certificate application. The principal certifying authority will then be required to check that the proposal complies with the technical components of AS4299.



19. LIVABLE HOUSING DESIGN GUIDELINES Performance Statement - Silver Level

The seven-core design features elements in the silver level they are:

1. A safe continuous and step free path of travel from the street entrance and / or parking area to a dwelling entrance that is level.

2. At least one, level (step-free) entrance into the dwelling.

3. Internal doors and corridors that facilitate comfortable and unimpeded movement between spaces.

4. A toilet on the ground (or entry) level that provides easy access.

5. A bathroom that contains a hobless shower recess.

6. Reinforced walls around the toilet, shower and bath to support the safe installation of grabrails at a later date.

7. Stairways are designed to reduce the likelihood of injury and also enable future adaptation.

SUMMARY: The Apartment Design Guide - Universal Design states that developments achieve a benchmark of 20% of the total apartments incorporate the Livable Housing Silver Level, the Development Application Documentation prepared by Robertson + Marks indicates that the overall development will have 15% adaptable units as stated in Strathfield Consolidated Development Control Plan while and a further 5% of the Units in the development will meet the objectives in the seven core design features are demonstrated in Units 203 & 313 as outlined in the Livable Housing Australia.

20. BUILDING CODE OF AUSTRALIA 2016 (BCA) VOLUME ONE PART D3 ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY

20.1 D3.1 General building access requirements Buildings and parts of buildings must be accessible as required by Table D3.1, unless exempted by D3.4.

Class of building Access requirements

Class 9b

Schools and early childhood centres To and within all areas normally used by the occupants.

Class 2

Common Areas From a pedestrian entrance required to be accessible to at least 1 floor containing sole-occupancy units and to the entrance doorway of each sole-occupancy unit located on that level.

To and within not less than 1 of each type of room or space for use in common by the residents, including a cooking facility, sauna, gymnasium, swimming pool, common laundry, games room, individual shop, eating area, or the like.



Where a ramp complying with AS 1428.1 or a passenger lift is installed -

(a) to the entrance doorway of each sole-occupancy unit; and

(b) to and within rooms or spaces for use in common by the residents,

located on the levels served by the lift or ramp.

Class 7a To and within any level containing accessible carparking spaces.

20.2 D3.2 Access to buildings (IN PART)

(a) An accessway must be provided to a building required to be accessible—

(i) from the main points of a pedestrian entry at the allotment boundary; and

(iii) from any required accessible carparking space on the allotment.

(b) In a building required to be accessible, an accessway must be provided through the principal pedestrian entrance, and—

(i) through not less than 50% of all pedestrian entrances including the principal pedestrian entrance

except for pedestrian entrances serving only areas exempted by D3.4.

(e) Where a doorway on an accessway has multiple leaves, (except an automatic opening door) one of those leaves must have a clear opening width of not less than 850mm in accordance with AS 1428.1.

Summary Stage 1 Child Care Centre will have two pedestrian access points to the building, the principal pedestrian accessible accessway is from Arthur Street while a secondary pedestrian assessway is from Henley Road. An accessible path of travel will need to be provided from the street boundary to the buildings main entrance to comply with AS1428.1, access has also been provided from the accessible car spaces to the internal area of the CCC.

The pedestrian pathway from the Arthur Street will need to indicate a minimum 1000mm wide clear path leading directly to the buildings main entrance. The entry gate from Arthur Street will need to show a latch side clearance of 530mm to comply with AS1428.1 clause 13.3 circulation spaces at doorways on a continuous accessible path of travel. While the entry gate on Henley Road will need directional signage incorporating the international symbol of access, in accordance with AS 1428.1 to direct a person to the location of the nearest accessible pedestrian entrance on Arthur Street.

The main entry door to the building will need to provide 850mm clear opening through a single active door with lever handles and a latch side clearance to comply with AS1428.1

Stage 2 Residential Flat Building comprises of three (3) public principal pedestrian accessways are from Arthur Street to each of the residential buildings entrances.

The pedestrian pathway from the allotment boundary will have a 1:20 walkway and level floor lead directly to the buildings entrance lobbies which will also incorporate lifts that will be accessible to all levels of the development including the car park levels.

Details at construction certificate stage will need to show the correct levels, gradient and widths to allow for the appropriate passing and turning areas and have the required access to provide the appropriate doorway circulation space in accordance with AS1428.1 and comply with Table D3.1 as well as satisfy Part D3.3 of the Building Code of Australia.



20.3 D3.3 Parts of building to be accessible (IN PART)

In a building required to be accessible -

(a) every stairway

(i) for a ramp, except a fire-isolated ramp, clause 10 of AS 1428.1; and

(ii) for a stairway, except a fire-isolated stairway, clause 11 of AS 1428.1; and

(iii) for a fire-isolated stairway, clause 11.1(f) and (g) of AS 1428.1; and

(b) every passenger lift must comply with E3.6; and

(c) accessways must have—

(i) passing spaces complying with AS1428.1 at maximum 20m intervals on those parts of an accessway where a direct line of sight is not available; and

(ii) turning spaces complying with AS1428.1—

(A) within 2 m of the end of accessways where it is not possible to continue travelling along the accessway;

(B) at maximum 20 m intervals along the accessway; and

(d) an intersection of accessways satisfies the spatial requirements for a passing and turning space; and

(e) a passing space may serve as a turning space

(g) clause 7.4.1(a) of AS 1428.1 does not apply and is replaced with 'the pile height or pile thickness shall not exceed 11 mm and the carpet backing thickness shall not exceed 4 mm'; and

(h) the carpet pile height or pile thickness dimension, carpet backing thickness dimension and their combined dimension shown in Figure 8 of AS1428.1 do not apply and are replaced with 11 mm, 4 mm and 15 mm respectively.

Summary The Internal layout of the Child Care Centre will need to provide appropriate doorway approach in accordance with AS1428.1 however it is apparent that the Child Care Centre will provide access for people with disabilities to all areas in accordance with AS1428.1 and D3.3 of the BCA.

The ground floor level consists of a reception/sign-in area, a lift and stairs to access all levels of the CCC, the stairs will also need to comply with BCA D3.3 (a)(iii) as well as AS1428.1 clause 11 and be detailed at Construction Certificate stage.

The new outdoor play areas throughout the CCC will have access for people with disabilities via the proposed lift, walkways and ramps according to AS1428.1.

Further details will be required at Construction Certificate stage regarding internal and external floor levels and the required access between these areas to be compliant with AS1428.1-2009.

20.4 D3.4 Exemptions

The following areas are not required to be accessible:

(a) An area where access would be inappropriate because of the particular purpose for which the area is used.

(b) An area that would pose a health or safety risk for people with a disability. (c) Any path of travel providing access only to an area exempted by (a) or (b).



20.5 D3.5 Carparking spaces for people with a disability (IN PART)

Accessible carparking spaces—

(a) subject to (b), must be provided in accordance with Table D3.5 in—

(ii) a carparking area on the same allotment as a building required to be accessible;

(c) subject to (d), must comply with AS/NZS 2890.6;

Table D3.5 CARPARKING SPACES FOR PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY

Class of building to which the carpark or carparking area is associated

Number of accessible carparking spaces required

Class 7a 1 space for every 100 carparking spaces or part thereof.

Class 9b

(a) School

1 space for every 100 carparking spaces or part thereof.

Summary The proposed Child Care Centre will provide two (2) designated accessible car space, one (1) for staff and one (1) for visitors, while the proposed residential flat building will provide seven (7) designated accessible car spaces, six (6) for the adaptable apartments and one (1) for visitors to comply with AS2890.6 and be detailed at Construction Certificate stage.

20.6 D3.6 Signage (IN PART) In a building required to be accessible—

(a) braille and tactile signage complying with Specification D3.6 — (i) incorporate the international symbol of access or deafness, as appropriate, in accordance with

AS 1428.1 and identify each— (A) sanitary facility, except a sanitary facility within a sole-occupancy unit in a Class 1b or Class

3 building; and (ii) identify each door required by E4.5 to be provided with an exit sign and state—

(A) “Exit”; and (B) “Level” ; and either

(aa) the floor level number; or (bb) a floor level descriptor; or (cc) a combination of (aa) and (bb); and

(c) signage in accordance with AS 1428.1 must be provided for accessible unisex sanitary facilities to identify if the facility is suitable for left or right handed use;

(d) signage to identify an ambulant accessible sanitary facility in accordance with AS1428.1 must be located on the door of the facility; and

(e) where a pedestrian entrance is not accessible, directional signage incorporating the international symbol of access, in accordance with AS 1428.1 must be provided to direct a person to the location of the nearest accessible pedestrian entrance

Summary General signage throughout the development as well as the Unisex Accessible Compartments to the Child Care Center signage shall provide Tactile and Braille in accordance with Part D3.6 of the BCA. Detailed documentation will be required at Construction Certificate stage.



20.7 D3.7 Hearing augmentation (NOT APPLICABLE)

20.8 D3.8 Tactile indicators (IN PART) (a) For a building required to be accessible, tactile ground surface indicators must be provided to warn

people who are blind or have a vision impairment that they are approaching—

(i) a stairway, other than a fire-isolated stairway; and (iv) a ramp other than a fire-isolated ramp, step ramp, kerb ramp; and (v) in the absence of a suitable barrier—

(A) an overhead obstruction less than 2m above floor level, other than a doorway; and (B) an accessway meeting a vehicular way adjacent to any pedestrian entrance to a building,

excluding a pedestrian entrance serving an area referred to in D3.4, if there is no kerb or kerb ramp at that point,

except for areas exempted by D3.4.

(b) Tactile ground surface indicators required by (a) must comply with sections 1 and 2 of AS/NZS 1428.4.1.

Summary Tactile Ground Surface Indicators will need to be incorporated for general public and occupants use in stairways and ramps in accordance with AS1428.4 to satisfy Part D3.8 of the BCA.

20.9 D3.9 Wheelchair seating spaces in Class 9b assembly buildings (NOT APPLICABLE)

20.10 D3.10 Swimming pools (NOT APPLICABLE)

20.11 D3.11 Ramps (NOT APPLICABLE)

20.12 D3.12 Glazing on an accessway On an accessway, where there is no chair rail, handrail or transom, all frameless or fully glazed doors, sidelights and any glazing capable of being mistaken for a doorway or opening, must be clearly marked in accordance with AS1428.1

21. E3.1 Lift installations An electric passenger lift installation and an electrohydraulic passenger lift installation must comply with Specification E3.1.



22. E3.6 Passenger lifts (IN PART) In an accessible building, every passenger lift must—

(a) be one of the types identified in Table E3.6a, subject to the limitations on use specified in the Table; and (b) have accessible features in accordance with Table E3.6b; and (c) not rely on a constant pressure device for its operation if the lift car is fully enclosed.

REFER TO BCA VOLUME 1 - Table E3.6a FOR LIMITATIONS ON USE OF TYPES OF PASSENGER LIFTS

REFER TO BCA VOLUME 1 - Table E3.6b APPLICATION OF FEATURES TO PASSENGER LIFTS

Summary Stage 1 Child Care Center indicates the internal lift shaft dimension will be 2940mm X 2183.3mm. The lift will access all levels of the Child Care Centre including car park levels. Stage 2 Residential Flat building has provided three (3) passenger lifts, the lift shaft for these lifts will be 2100mmX2250mm. The passenger lifts will travel over all level of the development and be detailed at the Construction Certificate stage to comply with Part E3.6 and AS1735.12 Lifts for people with disabilities A compliance certificate will be required by the lift manufacture to indicate lift and lift installation complies with the BCA and Australian standards requirements.

23. F2.4 Accessible sanitary facilities (IN PART)

In a building required to be accessible—

(a) accessible unisex sanitary compartments must be provided in accessible parts of the building in accordance with Table F2.4(a); and

(b) accessible unisex showers must be provided in accordance with Table F2.4(b); and (d) an accessible unisex sanitary compartment must contain a closet pan, washbasin, shelf or bench top

and adequate means of disposal of sanitary towels; and (e) the circulation spaces, fixtures and fittings of all accessible sanitary facilities provided in accordance with

Table F2.4(a) and Table F2.4(b) must comply with the requirements of AS 1428.1;

Table F2.4 (a) ACCESSIBLE UNISEX SANITARY COMPARTMENTS

Class 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 — except for within a ward area of a Class 9a health-care building

Where F2.3 requires closet pans—

(a) 1 on every storey containing sanitary compartments;

(b) where a storey has more than 1 bank of sanitary compartments containing male and female sanitary compartments, at not less than 50% of those banks.

Summary The proposed Child Care Centre will provide One (1) Accessible Unisex Compartment on all level of the building in accordance with AS1428.1, it is assumed that the remaining sanitary compartments on the ground floor level as well as level 1 and 2 will be for the children of the Child Care Centre and are not included in the overall total number of sanitary compartments in the building and therefore will not require a sanitary compartment suitable for a person with an ambulant disability The new unisex accessible WC will be 2740mmX2050mm on the ground floor level, 3000mmX2050mm on levels 1 & 2 and 2740mmX2450mm on level 3 and comply with AS1428.1 in terms of circulation space for an accessible toilet, washbasin and shower. A detailed layout of these sanitary facilities will be required at Construction Certificate Stage however the positions of the sanitary amenities being the WC’s, washbasins and showers comply with AS1428.1.



24. ADAPTABLE UNITS 6 Units @ 15% of Total 42 Units

1 BED POST ADAPTATION LAYOUT 2 BED POST ADAPTATION LAYOUT

LEVEL 1 UNIT 206 & 211 LEVEL 1 UNIT 202 & 205

LEVEL 2 UNIT 304

LEVEL 3 UNIT 408

NOT TO SCALE NOT TO SCALE



25. ACCESS & ADAPTABILITY ASSESSMENT Clause No

AS4299 Clause 3.3

BCA Table D3.1 SEPP 65 - Residential Flat Design Code

SITE ACCESS & ACCESS WITHIN THE SITE Stage 1 of the development will be the proposed new Child Care Centre on the corner of Arthur Street & Henley Road which will have two pedestrian access points to the site, the principal pedestrian accessible access is from Arthur Street while a secondary pedestrian assessway is from Henley Road. Accessible path of travel has been provided from the street boundary to the buildings main entrance, access has also been provided from the accessible car spaces to the internal area of the Child Care Centre. The entry gate on Henley Road will need directional signage incorporating the international symbol of access, in accordance with AS 1428.1 to direct a person to the location of the nearest accessible pedestrian entrance on Arthur Street. The main entry door to the building will need to provide 850mm clear opening through a single active door with lever handles and a latch side clearance to comply with AS1428.1

Stage 2 proposed residential flat development has three (3) street entries; all three pathways will be principal public pedestrian entrances to the building from Arthur Street. The pedestrian pathway from Arthur Street will indicate a 1:20 pathway from the boundary, which will lead directly to both the buildings entrance lobbies. All three entries will incorporate passenger lifts that will access all levels of the development. An accessible path of travel has been provided from the street, letterboxes, and accessible car spaces and also to all common facilities. The main door entry to the lobbies of the building will need to provide 850mm clear opening through a single active door with lever handles and a minimum 520mm latch side clearance to comply with AS1428.1 and AS4299, the floor levels between the internal and external parts of the entry into the building will be the same. Details at construction certificate stage will need to show the correct levels, gradient and widths to allow for the appropriate passing and turning areas and have the required access to provide the appropriate doorway circulation space in accordance with AS1428.1 and comply with Table D3.1 as well as satisfy Part D3.3 of the Building Code of Australia.

AS4299 Clause 3.5

AS1428.1-2009

BCA Table D3.1

COMMUNAL OUTDOOR OPEN SPACE

Stage 2 Residential Flat Building has two (2) separate communal outdoor open spaces, due to the topography of the site and are located on the ground floor level, level 1 (which is the ground level of the corner portion of the development at Arthur Street and Henley Road), and will be accessed by the entire residential apartments in the building via lifts, walkways and ramps to comply with AS1428.1. The access pathway, ramps, lifts and passageway leading to the common outdoor open space on the ground level as well as the roof top terraces will provide appropriate access and will need to be detailed at construction certificate stage to comply with AS1428.1 Any doorways leading to the common open space will need to provide 850mm clear opening through a single active door with lever handles and a minimum 520mm latch side clearance to comply with AS1428.1 A maximum fall of 1:40 to floor wastes will also apply to the roof top terraces to comply with AS1428.1 this will be detailed at construction certificate.

AS1428.1 Clause 11

BCA Part D3.3(a)(iii)

COMMON EGRESS/FIRE STAIRS All fire-isolated stairs to the proposed Child Care Center and Residential Flat Building will need to be detailed at construction certificate stage in accordance with Part D3.3(a)(iii) of the Building Code of Australia Volume 1 and also in accordance with AS1428.1 - Clause 11 i.e. continuous handrails, handrail extensions, stair setback at mid-landing, luminous contrast and strip nosing. All ramps and stairs which are not fire-isolated must comply with AS1428.1



AS1735.12

BCA Part E3.6 Table E3.6a, E3.6b

LIFT ACCESS Stage 1 Child Care Center indicates the internal lift shaft dimension will be 2940mmX2183.3mm. The lift will access all levels of the Child Care Centre including car park levels.

Stage 2 Residential Flat building has provided three (3) passenger lifts, the lift shaft for these lifts will be 2100mmX2250mm. The passenger lifts will travel over all level of the development and be detailed at the Construction Certificate stage to comply with Part E3.6 and AS1735.12 Lifts for people with disabilities

The lift will be detailed in the construction certificate stage to comply with Part E3.6 and AS1735.12 Lifts for people with disabilities that travel more than 12 meters

A compliance certificate will be required by the lift manufacture to indicate lift and lift installation complies with the BCA and Australian standards requirements

AS/NZS 2890.6:2009

Strathfield ConsolidatedDCP

CARPARKING The proposed Child Care Centre will provide two (2) designated accessible car space, while the proposed Residential Flat Building will provide nine (9) designated accessible car spaces to comply with AS2890.6 and are to be detailed at Construction Certificate stage.

The Child Care Centre has a total of car spaces fifty eight (58) car spaces over three levels while the proposed Residential Flat Building has a total of eight nine (89) car spaces over two (2) levels of basement car parking.

All six (6) residential adaptable apartments will have one (1) designated accessible space each being a minimum of 4800mm wide comprising 2400mm + 2400mm shared area so to enable access to comply with AS/NZS 2890.6

The designated accessible parking bays shall have a 2500mm clearance over the parking space while the finished floor level will not exceed 2.5% or 1:40 gradient.

There will also need to be a min. 2200mm ceiling clearance from the entry of the car park to the designated accessible parking bays in accordance with AS4299

AS/NZ 2890.6.2009 Clause 2.2

VISITOR PARKING The Child Care Centre car park will provide twenty five (25) visitors car spaces with one (1) space being a designated accessible visitor parking bay. The width is 4800mm which has a shared area of 2400mm and complies with AS 2890.6

The Residential Flat Building car park will provide eight (8) visitor car spaces with one (1) space being a designated accessible visitor parking bay to comply with AS2890.6

The designated accessible visitors parking bays shall have a 2500mm clearance over the parking space while the finished floor level will not exceed 2.5% or 1:40 gradient.

AS4299 Clause 3.8

LETTERBOXES The letterboxes are located adjacent to the main pedestrian entries to the building from Arthur Street.

The letterboxes shall provide at least 1550mmX1550mm circulation area and access to comply with AS4299

Details of the letterboxes are to be confirmed during construction certificate stage.

AS4299 Clause 4.3.3 and 4.3.4

DOORS AND DOOR HARDWARE The development application plans do not show door dimensions and lever type handles, these details should be provided at construction certificate stage to confirm compliance.

All door openings to the adaptable units will have 850mm clearance, while lever door handles are to be provided and located at 900-1100mm above finished floor level



AS4299 Clause 4.3.1 and 4.3.2

ACCESSABLE ENTRANCE TO ADAPTABLE UNITS All six (6) proposed adaptable apartments in the residential flat building of the development will show an entry area in the common corridor that will deliver the required 1550mmX1550mm minimum circulation to the entrance of these units and will also provide for a 950mm door (or 850mm clearance) with a 520mm minimum latch side clearance and lever door handles to comply with AS1428.1 and AS4299.

Internal circulation space at the entry doors to these units complies with AS1428.1 having the required 1550mmX1550mm minimum circulation area.

AS4299 Clause 4.3.7

INTERNAL: GENERAL The adaptable apartments are open plan design and will the appropriate circulation space of 1500mmx1550mm and minimum door width requirements outlined in AS1428.1 to adaptable bedrooms, bathrooms and laundry cupboards.

Threshold ramps for wheelchair access maybe required to all wet areas if tiled floor area is not set down.

AS4299 Clause 4.4 and 4.4.4

BATHROOM The bathroom to bed 1 adaptable units will be 2050mmX3020mm while the bed 2 adaptable units will be 2740mmX2050mm and have the appropriate access space and circulation to comply with AS1428.1.

Provisions for plumbing modifications and bathroom fittings are made in the post adaptation layout to comply with AS1428.1. Masonry or reinforced walls shall allow for easy installation of any future grabrails.

Note: It is recommended that pre and post adaption locations of sanitary fitting are located in the same position. If this is not the case, provide extra capped off services (plumbing supply pipes and wastes) with suitable set-outs and clearances to allow for relocation of fixtures in post-adaption locations, to comply with AS1428.1

A detailed layout and specification of materials will be required at construction certificate or working drawing stage however the positions of the sanitary amenities being the WC, Washbasin and Shower comply with AS1428.1 and AS4299

AS4299 Clause 4.5

KITCHEN The kitchen to the adaptable apartments is located in the open plan living/dining area while the ‘L’ shape style design will have the appropriate circulation space of 1550mm in front to the kitchen to comply with the requirements outlined in AS4299

Note: Extra plumbing services/capped-off waste's etc. maybe required to be provided at pre-adaptation depending on kitchen layout to allow for easy alteration. Drawings will need to identify these services at construction certificate stage.

All kitchen appliances, adjustable shelves heights and workbench details etc. shall be specified at construction certificate or working drawing stage and comply with AS4299 and AS1428.2

AS4299 Clause 4.6

MASTERBED The proposed residential flat building indicates an adaptable bedroom in all eight (8) adaptable units will be capable of accommodating a queen size bed and a built-in wardrobe and the required circulation space clear of wardrobe fixtures.

The position of the queen size bed will provide the adequate 1540mmX2070mm circulation space adjacent to the bed as well as minimum 1000mm clearance at the side and foot of the bed to comply with AS4299 and AS1428.2

There is also adequate circulation space in front of the robe, drawers and hanging space to all adaptable bedrooms



AS4299 Clause 4.7 and 4.7.1

LIVING AND DINING The development application plans show a combined living/dining area to all of the eight (8) adaptable units with adequate area to provide a 2250mm diameter turning area according with AS4299.

Detailed layout of living/dining room, windows, power outlets as well as telephone and television outlets etc. are to comply with AS4299

AS4299 Clause 3.5 (b)

OUTDOOR PRIVATE OPEN SPACE The proposed adaptable apartments will provide private open space area in the form of a balcony and will have easy access via sliding doors from the units living areas. The balconies to the adaptable bed 1 apartments are 2870mmX2750mm and bed 2 apartments are 3980mmX2530mm in size and allow for adequate accessible private open space and provide a 2250mm diameter circulation space.

The floor level to the balconies has not been indicated on the development application drawings. The change in floor levels between the adaptable apartments and outdoor private space/balconies will need to be a minimum step down of 35mm and have a threshold ramp, a fall of 1:40 will also apply to the terraces to comply with AS1428.1

All adaptable apartments floor and balcony levels are to be confirmed at construction certificate stage

AS4299 Clause 4.8

LAUNDRY The laundries to adaptable units are in the form of laundry cupboard and are located off the main entry hallway. The laundries will contain a washing machine, dryer, double GPO and tub.

The bi-fold doors to these laundry cupboards will provide the necessary circulation space required of 1550mmX1550mm minimum to comply with AS4299.

AS4299 Clause 4.9

FLOOR SURFACES Floor surfaces including bathroom, kitchen, laundry and external paved surfaces shall be slip-resistant to comply with AS/NZS 3661.1

All common ground and floor surfaces shall comply with the requirements for floor surface in AS1428.1

AS4299 Clause 4.10

LIGHTING An even degree of lighting particularly along paths of travel shall be available throughout the buildings. Lighting shall comply and provide a level of maintenance illuminance to comply with AS1680.1 and the requirements set out in AS4299 Table 4.1

AS4299 Clause 3.9

SIGNAGE Signage to the adaptable units, designated accessible parking bays, letterboxes and garbage bays etc. are to be detailed at construction certificate stage and to comply with AS4299 and AS1428.1

AS4299 Clause 4.11.6

GARBAGE/WASTE STORE Individual storage enclosures have been provided for the adaptable apartments, which provide the appropriate access pathways from the units and lifts. The garbage chute and recycle rooms on each level is provided and will have the required circulation area to comply with AS1428.1 and AS4299.

Bulky goods room, residential bin holding room, garbage collection room and three (3) waste rooms are located on the Basement Car Park Level 1 and will also have the appropriate access in terms of circulation and pathways to the lifts of the building. However, the Buildings Manager will ONLY access these rooms and will not be accessible to the general public.



26. SCHEDULE OF FEATURES FOR ADAPTABLE HOUSING CLASSIFICATION LEVEL – Adaptable House Class C

All essential features incorporated.

AUSTRALIAN STANDARD ADAPTABLE HOUSING AS4299-1995

Item No. Room/Item Clause No.

DRAWINGS

1 Provision of drawings showing the housing unit in tis pre-adaptation and post-adaptation stages 2.3

SITTING

3 A continuous accessible path of travel from street frontage and vehicle parking to entry complying with AS1428.1

3.3.2

LETTERBOXES

11 Letterboxes to be on hard standing area connected to accessible pathway 3.8

PRIVATE CAR ACCOMMODATION

14 Carparking space or garage min. area 6.0m X 3.8m

ACCESSIBLE ENTRY

20 Accessible entry 4.3.1

22 Accessible entry to be level (i.e. max 1:14 slope) 4.3.2

23 Threshold to be low-level 4.3.2

24 Landing to enable wheelchair maneuverability 4.3.2

25 Accessible entry door to have 850 mm min. clearance 4.3.1

27 Door lever handles and hardware to AS1428.1 4.3.4

INTERIOR: GENERAL

32 Internal doors to have 820 mm min. clearance 4.3.3

33 Internal corridors min. width of 1000 mm 4.3.7

34 Provision for compliance with AS1428.1 for door approaches 4.3.7

LIVING ROOM & DINING ROOM

36 Provision for circulation space of min. 2250 diameter 4.7.1

38 Telephone adjacent to GPO 4.7.4

41 Potential illumination level min. 300 lux 4.10

KITCHEN

42 Minimum width 2.7 m (1550 mm clear between benches) 4.5.2

43 Provision for circulation at doors to comply with AS1428.1 4.5.1

44 Provision for benches planned to include at least one worksurface of 800 mm length, adjustable in height from 750 mm to 850 mm or replaceable. Refer to Figure 4.8

4.5.5

45 Refrigerator adjacent to work surface 4.5.5

46 Kitchen sink adjustable to heights from 750 mm to 850 mm or replaceable 4.5.6

47 Kitchen sink bowl max. 150 mm deep 4.5.6

48 Tap set capstan or lever handles or lever mixer 4.5.6(e)

49 Tap set located within 300 mm of front of sink 4.5.6(e)

51 Cooktop to include either front or side controls with raised cross bars 4.5.7



52 Cooktops to include isolating switch 4.5.7

53 Worksurface min. 800 mm length adjacent to cooktop at same height 4.5.7

54 Oven located adjacent to an adjustable height or replaceable work surface 4.5.8

59 GPO’s to comply with AS1428.1. At least one double GPO within 300 mm of front of worksurface 4.5.11

60 GPO for refrigerator to be easily reachable when the refrigerator is in its operating position 4.5.11

61 Slip-resistant floor surface 4.5.4

MAIN BEDROOM

62 At least one bedroom of area sufficient to accommodate queen size bed and wardrobe and circulation space requirements of AS1428.2

4.6.1

BATHROOM

75 Provision for bathroom area to comply with AS1428.1 4.4.1

76 Slip-resistant floor surface 4.4.2

77 Shower recess-no hob. Minimum size 1160 x 1100 to comply with AS1428.1. (Refer figures 4.6 and 4.7) 4.4.4(f)

78 Shower area waterproofed to AS3740 with floor to fall to waste 4.4.4(f)

79 Recessed soap holder 4.4.4(f)

80 Shower taps positioned for easy reach to access side of shower sliding track 4.4.4(f)

82 Provision for adjustable, detachable hand held shower rose mounted on a slider grabrail or fixed hook (plumbing and wall-strengthening provision)

4.4.4(h)

83 Provision for grabrail in shower (Refer to Figure 4.7) to comply with AS1428.1 4.4.4(h)

86 Tap sets to be capstan or lever handles with single outlet 4.4.4(c)

88 Provision for washbasin with clearance to comply with AS1428.1 4.4.4(g)

90 Double GPO beside mirror 4.4.4(d)

TOILET

92 Provision of either ‘visitable toilet’ or accessible toilet 4.4.3

93 Provision to comply with AS1428.1 4.4.1

94 Location of WC pan at correct distance from fixed walls 4.4.3

95 Provision for grabrail zone. (Refer Figure 4.6) 4.4.4(h)

96 Slip resistant floor surface. (Vitreous tiles or similar) 4.4.2

LAUNDRY

98 Circulation at doors to comply with AS1428.1 4.8

99 Provision for adequate circulation space in front of or beside appliances (min. 1550 mm depth) 4.8

100 Provision for automatic washing machine 4.8(e)

102 Where clothes line is provided, an accessible path of travel to this 4.8(a)

105 Double GPO 4.8(g)

108 Slip-resistant surface 4.9.1

DOOR LOCKS

110 Door Hardware operable with one hand, located 900-1100 mm above floor 4.3.4



27. CONCLUSION It has been determined by this Access & Adaptability Assessment Report, comparative to the details provided that the proposed Child Care Centre & Residential Flat Building at No 40 Hornsey Street Homebush NSW 2140 meets the access requirements and all Access and Adaptability requirements in accordance with the Building Code of Australia (BCA), Premises Standards (PS), Australian Standards (AS), Apartment Design Guide, Livable Housing Design Guidelines and Strathfield Consolidated Development Control documents relating to the accessibility for people with disabilities.

More details are required at Construction Certificate Stage outlining the requirements under the relevant Australian Standards for general requirements for disability access as well as D3.2, D3.3, D3.4, D3.5, D3.6, D3.8, E3.6 and F2.4 of the Building Code of Australia 2016.

ACCREDITED ACCESS CONSULTANT

George Saliba

Member of ACAA Association of Consultants in Access, Australia Registered Assessor – Livable Housing Australia

‘I cannot control the fact I have multiple sclerosis but what I can control is my attitude’ George Saliba Disclaimer This Access & Adaptability Assessment Report has been prepared at the request of DFP Planning Pty Ltd on behave of the Owner(s) of 40 Hornsey Street Homebush NSW 2140 and does not absolve the client(s) of the requirements pursuant of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 Cth.

While care has been taken by Access Mobility Solutions in preparing this report, Access Mobility Solutions does not accept responsibility or liability for the results of specific action taken on the basis of this information nor for any errors or omissions.

Legal issues in the area of anti-discrimination law are in the process of change. In addition, constant change is occurring in relation to Australian Standards and Building Codes. Due reference should be given to these. All actions taken by a public authority, organisation or individual in reliance on an Access Report remain the responsibility of that public authority, organisation or individual. This access report is copyright © and must not be reproduced or forwarded to any other organisation other than the client for which it was prepared.

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ACCESS & ADAPTABILITY ASSESSMENT REPORT...the ground floor level, level 1 (which is the ground le vel of the corner portion of the development at Arthur Street and Henley Road), and