Access Resource Kit (ARK) - Disability Services Commission

EXHIBITION SPACES
Facility: ____________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________________________
Assessor: ____________________________________________________________
Relevant access requirements:
♦ HREOC Advisory Notes on Access to Premises (Updated Feb 1999)
Clauses 5.2, 510, 5.12, 5.14, 5.15.
♦ AS1428.2 - 1992 - Design for access and mobility – Building and Facilities
(in part only as the majority of this standard has been merged with
AS1428.1 – 2009, the remaining sections still apply on fixtures fittings and
fitments.)
Important points to consider:
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alternate communication systems to assist a wider range of people to accessing
services;
provision of regular seating along access routes; and
provision of clear, easy to read signage to facilities and exhibits to assist people
with vision and hearing impairments.
Legend:
YES NO
INSERT BUILDING LEVELS
1. Are there alternative information systems available
(eg. maps, audio system, brochures with large print,
Braille, etc)?
2. Are guided tours available if required?
3. Is there suitable signage to indicate exhibitions
available and the direction of travel?
(see Section on Interior Signage)
4. Is there suitable signage on the individual exhibits?
(see Section on Interior Signage)
5. Are exhibits and their signage well lit, non glare
and is the lighting even? (AS1428.2 - Clause 19)
6. Is there suitable circulation areas between exhibits -
1200mm minimum width? (AS1428.2 - Clause 6.4)
7. Is compliant seating available at minimum intervals of
60m throughout the facility? (AS1428.2 – Clause 7(e))
Buildings and Facilities Checklist – Towards Best Practice (Aust Standards updated
February 2011) 3.48