Access Resource Kit (ARK) - Disability Services Commission

UTILITIES
Drinking Fountains
Legend:
YES NO
INSERT BUILDING LEVELS
18. Are drinking fountains provided in the building/facility?
19. Is there an accessible drinking fountain provided?
(ie. water outlet 800mm-850mm high and at front of unit)
(AS1428.2 - Figure 33) (775-800mm preferred)
20. Is leg clearance of 640mm-650mm provided under the
fountain? (AS1428.2 - Figure 33)
21. Is the depth of toeplate and knee space between
490mm – 500mm? (AS1428.2 Figure 33)
22. Is the surface around the foundation firm and level?
23. Are the controls positioned in an accessible position -
either centre front or to the side?
24. Are the controls operable by one hand?
If a push bottom, a maximum force of 19.5N
(AS1428.2 – Clause27.3.3)
25. Is there a wheelchair circulation area immediately in
front of the water outlet?
(2450mm x 2450mm AS1428.2 Clause 6.3)
Vending Machines
Legend:
YES NO
INSERT BUILDING LEVELS
26. Are vending machines provided in the facility?
27. Is the height of all operative components between
500mm-1200mm? (AS1428.2 – Clause 29.1)
28. Can the controls clearly be identified by both touch
and sight? (raised buttons with luminance contrast)
(AS1428.2 – Clause 29.2)
29. Is there a wheelchair circulation area immediately in
front of the vending machine?
(2450mm x 2450mm AS14.2 Clause 6.3).
Buildings and Facilities Checklist – Towards Best Practice (Aust Standards updated
February 2011) 3.45