TM 5-803-11/AFJMAN 32-10139
Figure 10-6. Ramp for Wheelchair Play Equipment Access.
e. Wheelchair Parking Area. A parking area, a
b. Size of Deck. The minimum clear width of the
minimum of 750 mm by 1200 mm (30 inches by 48
deck used in the transfer system will be 600 mm (24
inches), adjacent to the transfer platform off of the
inches ) and the minimum depth of the platform will
accessible route of travel will be provided. It will
be 350 mm (14 inches).
accommodate one wheelchair.
c. Grab Bars or Hand Holds. A grab bar or hand
(1) Turning Space. A turning space will be pro-
hold will be provided to assist a child in transfer-
vided at the base of the transfer platform and off of
ring.
the accessible path of travel. The turning space will
d. Steps or Platforms Adjacent to Transfer Point.
provide a clear space of 1500 mm (60 inches) in
Steps or platforms, adjacent to the transfer plat-
diameter or a T-shaped area. The turning space and
form, that are used to move through the equipment
parking space may overlap.
will be fully enclosed. A maximum step height of
150 mm (6 inches) for children under 5 years old
(2) Circulation Path. The Parking space at the
transfer point will not reduce the circulation path to
and a maximum step height of 200 mm (8 inches)
less than 900 mm (36 inches).
for children over 5 years old will be provided.
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