Specifications for Planning, Construction and Maintenance of Accessible

SURAKU • Accessibility Criteria Specifications for planning, construction and maintenance of accessible public areas in streets, parks, gardens and courtyards 6 February 2008

ITEM / CONSTRUCTION: KERBSTONES AT PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS 1

ACCESSIBILITY MEASUREMENTS ITEMS REQUIRING PLANNING INSTRUCTIONS COLOURS AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS ATTENTION See separate instructions 1 SPECIAL LEVEL OF Warning areas Blister paving flags or warning areas In blister paving flags or warning Guidance/warning pattern to be always before vertical kerb areas, colour/contrast distinct readily recognisable ACCESSIBILITY Guidance paving flags from pavement surface (contrast Collision-prevention solutions at Colour contrast to remain distinct Pedestrian street mileus Pedestrian crossing signs requirement: difference between pedestrian crossing Height of kerbstone to remain City centre areas with public Railings (guide railings) medium grey and black/white) Min. width of vertical kerbstone unchanged facilities and services Good lighting; glare-free, even. 1,500 mm, perpendicular to Recommended lighting intensity Ramp kerbstone to remain Areas surrounding institutions carriageway providing health care and 20 lux (”Unobstructed lighting and unchanged At diagonal pedestrian crossings, services for the elderly and clear contrasts in station areas”, Prevention of puddle formation persons with a disability direction is indicated by a strip of split- “ELSA”, Ministry of Transport and face stone paving flags (width 200- Communications' Research and Areas with a lot of housing 300 mm) at the edge of pedestrian Development Programme for targeted at the elderly and crossing markings Accessibility) persons with a disability Ice and snow melting system Guidance lighting where Public transport terminals and recommended for blister paving flags necessary for persons who are areas surrounding public bus and warning area partially sighted stops For maintenance by machine, Special sports areas and recommended width of ramp playgrounds kerbstone 2,500 mm, functional Accessible routes in minimum width 900 mm recreational areas, etc. No lateral inclination 2 BASIC LEVEL OF Warning area Warning area installed, if basic level In warning areas and at Height of kerbstone to remain accessibility route has been rated kerbsides, colour/contrast distinct unchanged ACCESSIBILITY Pedestrian crossing signs important from pavement surface Surface patterns to remain Railings (guide railings) recommended (contrast Collision-prevention solutions at distinct requirement: difference between pedestrian crossing medium grey and black/white) Min. width of vertical kerbstone Street lighting in accordance with 1,500 mm perpendicular to functional street classification carriageway Good lighting; glare-free, even At diagonal pedestrian crossings, direction is indicated by a strip of split- face stone paving flags (width 200- 300 mm) at edge of pedestrian crossing markings For maintenance by machine, recommended width of ramp kerbstone 2,500 mm, functional minimum width 900 mm SURAKU • Accessibility Criteria Specifications for planning, construction and maintenance of accessible public areas in streets, parks, gardens and courtyards 6 February 2008

ITEM / CONSTRUCTION: OUTDOOR STAIRCASES 2

ACCESSIBILITY MEASUREMENTS ITEMS REQUIRING PLANNING INSTRUCTIONS COLOURS AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS PLANNING ATTENTION See separate instructions 1 SPECIAL LEVEL OF Ramps Recommended sizing for outdoor At edge of steps, Ice and snow melting system to staircases: 2 x rise + tread = 660 mm colour/contrast strip distinct remain functional. If faulty, apply ACCESSIBILITY Warning areas (RT 88-10470, 1992) from material of steps (contrast non-slip treatment. Pedestrian street milieus Guidance paving flags requirement: difference Sizing for covered and heated staircases: Clean, non-slippery surface between medium grey and City centre areas with public Handrails 2 x rise + tread = 630 mm facilities and services black/white), primarily a dark Surface pattern and colour contrast Railings Alternative stairless access always strip on a light step of blister paving flags and warning Areas surrounding institutions Ice and snow melting system areas to remain distinct providing health care and Colour/contrast strips Light colouring of stairs to recommended At edge of steps, colour/contrast services for the elderly and show shadows cast by steps strip to remain distinct persons with a disability Rough surface, non-slippery when wet Good lighting; glare-free, even. In heated steps, tread can be Areas with a lot of housing Warning area or blister paving flags Recommended lighting 375 mm targeted at the elderly and always at top and bottom of staircase intensity 50 lux (”Unobstructed persons with a disability lighting and clear contrasts in Piling of snow under handrail Colour/contrast strip at edge of steps. station areas”, “ELSA”, prohibited. Public transport terminals and Tread in heated staircases 390 mm Contrast strip either part of structural Ministry of Transport and areas surrounding public bus solution of steps or grout filling in a cut Communications' Research Vegetation to be kept from the steps. Recommendation: intermediate landing stops groove and Development Programme Vegetation must not hamper use of every 10-15 steps handrail. Special sports areas and Edge perpendicular to direction of travel for Accessibility) playgrounds Min. width 1,200 mm Handrails at two heights always on both Special stairway light where Accessible routes in See: RakMK F2 (Safety specifications for sides of staircase necessary recreational areas, etc. buildings) In wide staircases, handrails in the middle at intervals of 2,400 mm 2 BASIC LEVEL OF INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE Ramps Alternative stairless access always At edge of steps, Non-slip treatment (sanding, etc.) colour/contrast strip distinct ACCESSIBILITY Handrails Rough surface, non-slippery when wet Rough, non-slippery surface from material of steps (contrast Railings Acceptable alternative in renovation: requirement: difference Colour/contrast strip of front edge of Colour/contrast strip at edge of top and top step to remain distinct Warning areas (strips) between medium grey and bottom step, also before and after black/white), primarily a dark Piling of snow under handrail intermediate landing strip on a light step prohibited. Handrails always on both sides of Light colouring of stairs to Vegetation to be kept from the steps. staircase show shadows cast by steps Vegetation must not hamper use of In wide staircases, handrails in the middle Minimum lighting category K2 handrail. Alternative method in renovation at intervals of 2,400 mm (min. 10 lux) Passage prohibited if there is no See: RakMK F2 (Safety specifications for Good lighting: glare-free, even wintertime maintenance buildings) SURAKU • Accessibility Criteria Specifications for planning, construction and maintenance of accessible public areas in streets, parks, gardens and courtyards 6 February 2008

ITEM / CONSTRUCTION: RAMPS 3

ACCESSIBILITY MEASUREMENTS ITEMS REQUIRING PLANNING INSTRUCTIONS COLOURS AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS ATTENTION See separate instructions 1 SPECIAL LEVEL OF Staircases Warning area at top and bottom In warning areas, distinct Non-slip treatment of ramp colour/contrast (contrast ACCESSIBILITY Guidance paving flags Surface pattern and colour requirement: difference between Handrails at two heights always contrast of warning area to remain Pedestrian street milieus Warning areas medium grey and black/white) on both sides at full length of distinct City centre areas with public Handrails ramp and intermediate landings Good lighting; glare-free, even. Piling of snow under handrail facilities and services Recommended lighting intensity Walking surfaces Ice and snow melting system prohibited 30 lux (”Unobstructed lighting and Areas surrounding institutions recommended providing health care and clear contrasts in station areas”, Vegetation to be kept from the services for the elderly and Rough surface material, non- “ELSA”, Ministry of Transport and ramp. Vegetation must not persons with a disability Recommended inclination < 5% slippery in all weather conditions Communications' Research and hamper use of handrail. ( < 1:20, c. 3º) Protective edge (min. 50 mm) in Development Programme for Areas with a lot of housing Accessibility) targeted at the elderly and Without intermediate landings, inclination the absence of a wall or other persons with a disability max. 5% solid barrier at edge of ramp Guidance lighting where necessary for persons who are Public transport terminals and Lateral inclination max. 2% Landing at turning point of ramp (minimum size 1,150 x 1,150 mm) partially sighted areas surrounding public bus Width of ramp maintained by machine stops ≥ 2,300 mm Special sports areas and Recommended width 1,200–1,800 mm playgrounds (min. 900 mm) Accessible routes in recreational areas, etc.

See: RakMK F1 (Specifications for accessible building construction) 2 BASIC LEVEL OF INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE Staircases Ramp and staircase needed Minimum lighting category K2 Non-slip treatment (min. 10 lux) ACCESSIBILITY Warning areas Handrails at two heights always Piling of snow under handrail on both sides at full length of Good lighting: glare-free, even prohibited. Handrails ramp and intermediate landings Vegetation to be kept from the Walking surfaces Rough surface material, non- ramp. Vegetation must not See: RakMK F1 (Specifications for slippery in all weather conditions hamper use of handrail. accessible building construction) Protective edge (min. height 50 mm) in the absence of a wall or other solid barrier at edge of ramp SURAKU • Accessibility Criteria Specifications for planning, construction and maintenance of accessible public areas in streets, parks, gardens and courtyards 6 February 2008

ITEM / CONSTRUCTION: GUIDANCE PAVING FLAGS 4

ACCESSIBILITY MEASUREMENTS ITEMS REQUIRING PLANNING INSTRUCTIONS COLOURS AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS ATTENTION See separate instructions 1 SPECIAL LEVEL OF Kerbstone Guidance paving flags positioned Colour/contrast distinct from Guidance and warning pattern to to lead logically to destination surface (contrast requirement: remain distinct ACCESSIBILITY Outside staircases BLISTER PAVING FLAG: cupola pattern difference between medium grey To avoid misunderstanding, no Colour contrast to remain distinct Pedestrian street milieus Ramps and black/white), primarily light other paving materials resembling colouring City centre areas with public Loading islands these in colouring, surface pattern facilities and services Walking surfaces or texture are to be used nearby Good lighting; glare-free, even. Recommended lighting intensity Areas surrounding institutions Ice and snow melting system or Railings (guide railings) 20 lux (”Unobstructed lighting and providing health care and roof recommended services for the elderly and clear contrasts in station areas”, persons with a disability Always consult experts at the “ELSA”, Ministry of Transport and Finnish Federation of the Visually Communications' Research and Areas with a lot of housing Impaired or at Finlands Svenska Development Programme for targeted at the elderly and Synskadade Accessibility) persons with a disability Width in direction of travel 1,200 mm, when Light possibly integrated in Public transport terminals and going to staircase or ramp leading directly down; guidance/warning pattern areas surrounding public bus otherwise 600 mm stops DIRECTIONAL GUIDANCE PAVING FLAG: Special sports areas and half-rod and bar patterns playgrounds Accessible routes in recreational areas, etc.

Half-rod and bar patterns installed in direction of travel 2 BASIC LEVEL OF ACCESSIBILITY SURAKU • Accessibility Criteria Specifications for planning, construction and maintenance of accessible public areas in streets, parks, gardens and courtyards 6 February 2008 SURAKU • Accessibility Criteria Specifications for planning, construction and maintenance of accessible public areas in streets, parks, gardens and courtyards 6 February 2008

ITEM / CONSTRUCTION: DEMARCATION STRIPS Segregated pedestrian footpaths and cycle paths; demarcation strips at kerbside 5

ACCESSIBILITY MEASUREMENTS ITEMS REQUIRING PLANNING INSTRUCTIONS COLOURS AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS ATTENTION See separate instructions 1 SPECIAL LEVEL OF Warning areas Material: setts of split-face small Colour/contrast distinct from Surface patterns of demarcation natural stone surface (contrast requirement: strips to be distinct in all weather ACCESSIBILITY Walking surfaces difference between medium grey conditions To avoid misunderstanding, no Pedestrian street milieus Railings and black/white) other paving materials resembling Colour contrast to remain distinct City centre areas with public Bollards these in colouring, surface pattern Minimum lighting category K2, facilities and services or texture are to be used nearby min 10 lux Areas surrounding institutions Surfaces that are functionally Good lighting; glare-free, even providing health care and distinguished (for instance services for the elderly and pedestrian footpaths and cycle persons with a disability paths): use of differing materials Areas with a lot of housing and colours recommended targeted at the elderly and Demarcation strip (min. width 500 persons with a disability mm) recommended at the Public transport terminals and kerbside, when the pavement areas surrounding public bus adjoins the carriageway stops Special sports areas and playgrounds Accessible routes in recreational areas, etc.

2 BASIC LEVEL OF INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE Walking surfaces INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE Colour/contrast distinct from Surface patterns of demarcation surface (contrast requirement: strips to be distinct in all weather ACCESSIBILITY Gunning Railings difference between medium grey conditions Bollards and black/white) Colour contrast to remain distinct Street lighting in accordance with functional street classification SURAKU • Accessibility Criteria Specifications for planning, construction and maintenance of accessible public areas in streets, parks, gardens and courtyards 6 February 2008

ITEM / CONSTRUCTION: LOADING ISLANDS 6

ACCESSIBILITY MEASUREMENTS ITEMS REQUIRING PLANNING INSTRUCTIONS COLOURS AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS ATTENTION See separate instructions 1 SPECIAL LEVEL OF Raised level bus stops Walking surfaces To avoid misunderstanding, no other In warning areas: colour/contrast Surface patterns of warning area paving materials resembling warning clearly distinguished from to be distinct in all weather ACCESSIBILITY Guidance paving flags areas in colouring, surface pattern or pavement/surface (contrast conditions Pedestrian street milieus Warning areas texture are to be used nearby requirement: difference between Non-slip treatment medium grey and black/white) City centre areas with public Public transport stop poles Pavement materials limited to those facilities and services Tactile signs agreed on for or used in the Good lighting; glare-free, even. Areas surrounding institutions neighbourhood Recommended lighting intensity 20 lux (”Unobstructed lighting and providing health care and Detailed planning instructions: Suraku clear contrasts in station areas”, services for the elderly and Instruction Card 7, and City of Helsinki “ELSA”, Ministry of Transport and persons with a disability Public Works Department, Type Communications' Research and Drawing 2007: 29263/10 Areas with a lot of housing Development Programme for ”Esteettömyyden erikoistason targeted at the elderly and Accessibility) persons with a disability pysäkkisyvennys”; 29263/11 “Ajoratapysäkki” Public transport terminals and www.hel.fi/helsinkikaikille/ areas surrounding public bus stops Special sports areas and playgrounds Accessible routes in recreational areas, etc. 2 BASIC LEVEL OF Raised-level bus stops, INSTRUCTIONS Walking surfaces To avoid misunderstanding, no other In warning areas: colour/contrast Surface patterns of warning areas AS ABOVE paving materials resembling warning clearly distinguished from to be distinct in all weather ACCESSIBILITY Warning areas areas in colouring, surface pattern or pavement/surface (contrast conditions Street-level bus stops Public transport bus stop texture are to be used in the requirement: difference between Non-slip treatment poles neighbourhood medium grey and black/white) Pavement materials limited to those Street lighting in accordance with agreed on for or used in the functional street classification neighbourhood Good lighting; glare-free, even Detailed planning instructions: Suraku Instruction Card 7, and City of Helsinki Public Works Department, Type Drawing 2007: 29263/9 Esteettömyyden perustason pysäkkisyvennys, 29263/11 Ajoratapysäkki www.hel.fi/helsinkikaikille/ SURAKU • Accessibility Criteria Specifications for planning, construction and maintenance of accessible public areas in streets, parks, gardens and courtyards 6 February 2008

ITEM / CONSTRUCTION: GUTTERS AND GULLIES 7

ACCESSIBILITY MEASUREMENTS ITEMS REQUIRING PLANNING INSTRUCTIONS COLOURS AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS ATTENTION See separate instructions 1 SPECIAL LEVEL OF Covered gutter, if depth > 20 mm Walking surfaces Logically positioned in longitudinal Colour or material distinct from Keeping gutters open, prevention direction of streets, thus helping surface of icing, regular cleaning (removal ACCESSIBILITY Rainwater gullies to guide persons who are partially of sand and rubbish) Pedestrian street milieus Guidance paving flags sighted City centre areas with public Demarcation strips Ice and snow melting system facilities and services recommended Areas surrounding institutions Sufficient number of grate- providing health care and covered rainwater gullies to services for the elderly and prevent puddle formation persons with a disability Easy to clean Areas with a lot of housing targeted at the elderly and persons with a disability Public transport terminals and areas surrounding public bus stops Special sports areas and playgrounds Accessible routes in recreational areas, etc.

Open gutter

See: KT-02 (General Working Instructions for Municipal Engineering) 2 BASIC LEVEL OF INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE Walking surfaces Logically positioned in longitudinal Colour or material distinct from Keeping gutters open, prevention direction of streets, thus helping surface of icing, regular cleaning (removal ACCESSIBILITY Rainwater gullies to guide persons who are partially of sand and rubbish) Demarcation strips sighted Sufficient number of grate- covered rainwater gullies to prevent puddle formation Easy to clean SURAKU • Accessibility Criteria Specifications for planning, construction and maintenance of accessible public areas in streets, parks, gardens and courtyards 6 February 2008

ITEM / CONSTRUCTION: WALKING SURFACES 8

ACCESSIBILITY MEASUREMENTS ITEMS REQUIRING PLANNING INSTRUCTIONS COLOURS AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS ATTENTION See separate instructions 1 SPECIAL LEVEL OF Evenness of surfaces Staircases No structures that increase risk of Minimum lighting category K2 Securing evenness and - deviation max. 5 mm per 2 metres stumbling or tripping (min. 10 lux) serviceability of surfacing ACCESSIBILITY Ramps - tile offset max. 5 mm Overhanging obstructions at Good lighting; glare-free, even Non-slip treatment Pedestrian street milieus Guidance paving flags - joint width max. 5 mm minimum height of 2,200 mm; In functionally different areas (e.g. City centre areas with public Demarcation strips 3,000 mm for structures requiring pedestrian footpaths and cycle facilities and services planning permission Longitudinal inclination Rainwater gutters paths) different colour or surface Areas surrounding institutions - max. 5% Rainwater gullies Distinct contrast zone round structure providing health care and obstructions services for the elderly and Light-coloured surfaces, and Lateral inclination Pedestrian crossing markings persons with a disability patterns facilitating route - max. 2% recognition. Patterns not to give Areas with a lot of housing the false impression of a targeted at the elderly and Slipperiness staircase. persons with a disability - hard surface Public transport terminals and - rough, non-slippery surface areas surrounding public bus stops Width of path min. 900 mm Special sports areas and playgrounds See: KT-02 (General Working Instructions Accessible routes in for Municipal Engineering) recreational areas, etc. 2 BASIC LEVEL OF Evenness of surface, INSTRUCTIONS AS Staircases No structures that increase risk of Street lighting in accordance with Securing evenness and ABOVE stumbling or tripping functional street classification serviceability of surfacing ACCESSIBILITY Ramps Overhanging obstructions at Light surfaces, and patterns Non-slip treatment Demarcation strips Longitudinal inclination minimum height of 2,200 mm; facilitating route recognition. - max. 8% Rainwater gutters 3,000 mm for structures requiring Patterns not to give the false Rainwater gullies planning permission impression of a staircase. Lateral inclination - max. 3% Pedestrian crossing markings

Slipperiness - hard or medium-hard surface - rough, non-slippery surface

See: KT-02 (General Working Instructions for Municipal Engineering) SURAKU • Accessibility Criteria Specifications for planning, construction and maintenance of accessible public areas in streets, parks, gardens and courtyards 6 February 2008

ITEM / CONSTRUCTION: PEDESTRIAN CROSSING MARKINGS 9

ACCESSIBILITY MEASUREMENTS ITEMS REQUIRING PLANNING INSTRUCTIONS COLOURS AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS ATTENTION See separate instructions 1 SPECIAL LEVEL OF Kerbstone No other similarly patterned surfaces White stripes in pedestrian crossings, Patterns and colour contrast of nearby that are likely to cause dark street surface, maximum pedestrian crossings to remain ACCESSIBILITY Guidance paving flags misunderstandings contrast (minimum contrast distinct Pedestrian street milieus Warning areas requirement: difference between Recommendation: Pedestrian medium grey and black/white) Non-slip treatment City centre areas with public Walking surfaces crossing perpendicular to Good lighting; glare-free, even. facilities and services carriageway; and in any case Railings (guide railings) perpendicular to the kerbstone Recommended lighting intensity 30 Areas surrounding institutions Pedestrian push-button posts lux (”Unobstructed lighting and clear providing health care and At diagonal pedestrian crossings, contrasts in station areas”; “ELSA”, Pedestrian crossing signs direction is indicated by a strip of Ministry of Transport and services for the elderly and split-face stone paving flags (width persons with a disability Communications' Research and Cycle path 200-300 mm) at edge of pedestrian Development Programme for Areas with a lot of housing crossing markings Accessibility) targeted at the elderly and Alternative materials: persons with a disability - sawn natural stone (flamed Public transport terminals and or bush-hammered) areas surrounding public bus - cast stone stops See: Resolution of the Ministry of Transport - gunning Special sports areas and and Communications on Traffic Control playgrounds Devices, Ch. 3, Sect. 31 Accessible routes in See: KT-02 (General Working Instructions for Municipal Engineering) recreational areas, etc.

2 BASIC LEVEL OF INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE Kerbstone No other similarly patterned surfaces White stripes in pedestrian crossings, Patterns and colour contrast of nearby that are likely to cause dark street surface, maximum pedestrian crossings to remain ACCESSIBILITY Walking surfaces misunderstandings contrast (minimum contrast distinct Railings (guide railings) requirement: difference between Recommendation: Pedestrian medium grey and black/white) Non-slip treament Pedestrian push-button posts crossing perpendicular to carriageway and in any case Street lighting in accordance with Pedestrian crossing signs perpendicular to the kerbstone functional street classification At diagonal pedestrian crossings, direction is indicated by a strip of split-face stone paving flags (width 200-300 mm) at edge of pedestrian crossing markings Alternative materials: - sawn natural stone (flamed or bush-hammered) - cast stone - gunning SURAKU • Accessibility Criteria Specifications for planning, construction and maintenance of accessible public areas in streets, parks, gardens and courtyards 6 February 2008

ITEM / CONSTRUCTION: HANDRAILS 10

ACCESSIBILITY MEASUREMENTS ITEMS REQUIRING PLANNING INSTRUCTIONS COLOURS AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS ATTENTION See separate instructions 1 SPECIAL LEVEL OF Outside staircases Staircases and ramps: Handrails Colour or material distinct from Handrail must be functional and in always at two heights on both surroundings place at all times. Good working ACCESSIBILITY Ramps sides (intermediate landings order must be ensured by Guidance lighting, or rail lighting, Pedestrian street milieus Guidance paving flags included) temporary arrangements before where necessary for persons who replacing a damaged handrail. City centre areas with public Warning areas In wide staircases, handrails in are partially sighted facilities and services Walking surfaces the middle at intervals of 2,400 Piling of snow under handrail Areas surrounding institutions mm prohibited. Railings providing health care and To prevent risk of collision or of Vegetation to be kept from the services for the elderly and clothes being caught in the steps. Vegetation must not persons with a disability handrail, the upper and lower hamper use of handrail. handrails must be integrated, or Areas with a lot of housing Handrails must be smooth; bent down or sideways targeted at the elderly and wooden handrails must be free of persons with a disability Staircase or ramp guide railing, splinters Public transport terminals and where necessary areas surrounding public bus Open railing to separate pram stops slope from staircase Special sports areas and playgrounds Accessible routes in recreational areas, etc. See: RakMK F2 (Safety specifications for buildings) See: KT-02 (General Working Instructions for Municipal Engineering) 2 BASIC LEVEL OF INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE Outside staircases Handrails always on both sides of Colour or material distinct from INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE staircase and ramp (intermediate surroundings ACCESSIBILITY Ramps landings included) Warning areas In wide staircases, handrails in Walking surfaces the middle at intervals of 2,400 Railings mm Open railing to separate pram slope from staircase To prevent risk of collision or of clothes being caught in the See: RakMK F2 (Safety specifications for handrail, the upper and lower buildings) handrails must be integrated, or bent down or sideways SURAKU • Accessibility Criteria Specifications for planning, construction and maintenance of accessible public areas in streets, parks, gardens and courtyards 6 February 2008

ITEM / CONSTRUCTION: RAILINGS 11

ACCESSIBILITY MEASUREMENTS ITEMS REQUIRING PLANNING INSTRUCTIONS COLOURS AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS ATTENTION See separate instructions 1 SPECIAL LEVEL OF Protective railing Outside staircases No sharp edges or components Guidance lighting where necessary Protection by handrail must be causing risk of collision or of clothes for persons who are partially sighted ensured at all times. Good working ACCESSIBILITY 1,200 mm, when difference in height > 6,000 mm Ramps being caught in railing order must be ensured by temporary 1,000 mm, when difference in height > 3,000 mm Safety colours in areas with motor Pedestrian street milieus Handrails arrangements before replacing a Guiderail, if there is service traffic or traffic where necessary 900 mm, when difference in height > 700 mm damaged handrail. Bollards other motor traffic at upper level City centre areas with public Height of protective structure 900 mm, when height of Handrail must be within easy reach, if facilities and services railing 1,200 mm; otherwise 700 mm Splash shield if railing in underpass railing includes handrail. Handrails Areas surrounding institutions For more details, see: RakMK F2 must be smooth; wooden handrails providing health care and (Safety specifications for buildings) must be free of splinters services for the elderly and persons with a disability Areas with a lot of housing targeted at the elderly and persons with a disability Public transport terminals and areas surrounding public bus stops Special sports areas and playgrounds Open railing Accessible routes in when difference in height > 500 mm, but not > 700 mm recreational areas, etc. Applies also when difference in height is less, if there is a risk of tripping Collision barrier Used as middle handrail in staircases Used to separate pram slope from staircase

2 BASIC LEVEL OF INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS AS INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE ABOVE ACCESSIBILITY Open railing possible in staircases with less than 3 steps SURAKU • Accessibility Criteria Specifications for planning, construction and maintenance of accessible public areas in streets, parks, gardens and courtyards 6 February 2008

ITEM / CONSTRUCTION: PEDESTRIAN PUSH-BUTTON POSTS 12

ACCESSIBILITY MEASUREMENTS ITEMS REQUIRING PLANNING INSTRUCTIONS COLOURS AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS ATTENTION See separate instructions 1 SPECIAL LEVEL OF Kerbstone Sound signal, where necessary Signal light in push-button Push-button must function and be easily reached in winter ACCESSIBILITY Guidance paving flags At diagonal pedestrian crossings, indication of direction Pedestrian street milieus Warning areas City centre areas with public Pedestrian crossing markings facilities and services Pedestrian crossing posts Areas surrounding institutions providing health care and services for the elderly and persons with a disability Areas with a lot of housing targeted at the elderly and the persons with a disability Public transport terminals and areas surrounding public bus stops Special sports areas and playgrounds Accessible routes in recreational areas, etc. Push-button distinctly raised (tactile) See: Resolution of the Ministry of Transport and Communications on Traffic Lights in Road Traffic

2 BASIC LEVEL OF INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE Kerbstone INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE ACCESSIBILITY Warning areas Pedestrian crossing markings Pedestrian crossing posts See: Resolution of the Ministry of Transport and Communications on Traffic Lights in Road Traffic SURAKU • Accessibility Criteria Specifications for planning, construction and maintenance of accessible public areas in streets, parks, gardens and courtyards 6 February 2008

ITEM / CONSTRUCTION: PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SIGNS 13

ACCESSIBILITY MEASUREMENTS ITEMS REQUIRING PLANNING INSTRUCTIONS COLOURS AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS ATTENTION See separate instructions 1 SPECIAL LEVEL OF Kerbstone Standard placement of post Colour of post: light grey Post in good repair and readily important, as it helps people who recognisable ACCESSIBILITY Guidance paving flags Safety colour stripe, where are partially sighted in locating necessary Pedestrian street milieus Warning areas pedestrian crossings City centre areas with public Demarcation strips facilities and services Pedestrian crossing markings Areas surrounding institutions providing health care and Pedestrian push-button posts services for the elderly and persons with a disability Areas with a lot of housing targeted at the elderly and persons with a disability Public transport terminals and areas surrounding public bus stops Special sports areas and playgrounds Placed by pedestrian crossing markings at edge of carriageway/pavement Accessible routes in recreational areas, etc. Posts on both sides of pedestrian crossing, if street has 2 lanes See: Resolution of the Ministry of Transport and Communications on Traffic Control Devices, Ch. 2, Sect. 21 See: RT Building Information Card 98- 10565 2 BASIC LEVEL OF INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE Kerbstone INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE ACCESSIBILITY Placed by pedestrian crossing markings; Warning areas max. distance from pedestrian crossing Demarcation strips markings or cycle path markings: 2 m Pedestrian crossing markings Distance from edge of carriageway max. 2 m (max. 3.5 m, if visibility good) Pedestrian push-button posts See: Resolution of the Ministry of Transport and Communications on Traffic Control Devices, Ch. 2, Sect. 21 SURAKU • Accessibility Criteria Specifications for planning, construction and maintenance of accessible public areas in streets, parks, gardens and courtyards 6 February 2008

ITEM / CONSTRUCTION: SEATING 14

ACCESSIBILITY MEASUREMENTS ITEMS REQUIRING PLANNING INSTRUCTIONS COLOURS AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS ATTENTION See separate instructions 1 SPECIAL LEVEL OF Recommended measurements in locations Warning areas No sharp components or Colour or material distinct from Bench must be accessible under requiring special accessibility and along structures; no components or surroundings changing conditions, including ACCESSIBILITY Walking surfaces accessible routes structures causing collision or wintertime Minimum lighting category K2 Pedestrian street milieus other risk; front edge of seat (min. 10 lux) Bench maintenance to ensure: City centre areas with public rounded Good lighting; glare-free, even - cleanliness facilities and services Placed in furniture zone with - tidiness Areas surrounding institutions readily recognisable surface - smoothness of surfaces providing health care and Hard base surface material services for the elderly and persons with a disability Placed outside path Areas with a lot of housing At one end of bench, adjoining targeted at the elderly and space (min. 900 mm) for persons with a disability wheelchair, pram, etc. Public transport terminals and Recommendation: to make bench areas surrounding public bus immovable, fasten to ground stops Special sports areas and playgrounds Armrest always; in some benches only in Accessible routes in the middle recreational areas, etc. Backrest always Minimum distance between benches 50 m In addition to benches, resting places must be furnished with seats of varying heights and types See: Measurement recommendations of the Finnish Rheumatism Association 2 BASIC LEVEL OF Seat height 400–500 mm INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE Lighting in conformity with INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE functional classification of ACCESSIBILITY Armrest and backrest in at least some environment benches Backrest recommended Distance between benches according to need SURAKU • Accessibility Criteria Specifications for planning, construction and maintenance of accessible public areas in streets, parks, gardens and courtyards 6 February 2008

ITEM / CONSTRUCTION: BOLLARDS IN PEDESTRIAN ZONES 15

ACCESSIBILITY MEASUREMENTS ITEMS REQUIRING PLANNING INSTRUCTIONS COLOURS AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS ATTENTION See separate instructions 1 SPECIAL LEVEL OF Warning areas No sharp edges or components Colour or material distinct from Recognisability of warning pattern ACCESSIBILITY causing risk of collision or of surroundings must be guaranteed clothes being caught in bollards Pedestrian street milieus Reflecting stripe or section in Sufficient colour contrast must be Readily recognisable surface bollard, if bollard is dark in colour maintained. Safety colours must City centre areas with public material in bollard zone also be preserved. facilities and services Safety colour where necessary Recommended height 900 mm Areas surrounding institutions Bollard lighting where necessary providing health care and services for the elderly and disabled Areas with a lot of housing targeted at the elderly and the disabled Public transport terminals and areas surrounding public bus stops Special sports areas and playgrounds Accessible routes in recreational areas, etc. The bollard in the picture is just an illustration; the type of bollard is chosen in connection with the overall planning 2 BASIC LEVEL OF INSTRUCTIONS AS Height 600–900 mm INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE ACCESSIBILITY ABOVE SURAKU • Accessibility Criteria Specifications for planning, construction and maintenance of accessible public areas in streets, parks, gardens and courtyards 6 February 2008

ITEM / CONSTRUCTION: PEDESTRIAN REFUGE ISLANDS 16

ACCESSIBILITY MEASUREMENTS ITEMS REQUIRING PLANNING INSTRUCTIONS COLOURS AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS ATTENTION See separate instructions 1 SPECIAL LEVEL OF Measurements consistent with ends of Kerbstone See Accessibility Criteria 1: Good lighting; glare-free, even. Surface pattern and colour pedestrian crossings ”Kerbstones at Pedestrian Recommended lighting intensity contrast of guidance paving flags ACCESSIBILITY Guidance paving flags Crossings” 20 lux (”Unobstructed lighting and and warning area to remain Pedestrian street Walking surfaces clear contrasts in station areas”, distinct environments Pedestrian crossing markings “ELSA”, Ministry of Transport and City centre areas with public Communications' Research and facilities and services Warning areas Development Programme for Accessibility) Areas surrounding institutions Pedestrian push-button posts providing health care and Pedestrian crossing signs services for the elderly and persons with a disability Areas with a lot of housing targeted at the elderly and persons with a disability Public transport terminals and areas surrounding public bus stops Special sports areas and playgrounds Accessible routes in recreational areas, etc.

2 BASIC LEVEL OF Kerbstone Street lighting in accordance with INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE functional street classification ACCESSIBILITY Walking surfaces Pedestrian crossing markings Warning areas Pedestrian push-button posts Pedestrian crossing signs SURAKU • Accessibility Criteria Specifications for planning, construction and maintenance of accessible public areas in streets, parks, gardens and courtyards 6 February 2008

ITEM / CONSTRUCTION: TACTILE MAPS AND INFORMATION SIGNBOARDS 17

ACCESSIBILITY MEASUREMENTS ITEMS REQUIRING PLANNING INSTRUCTIONS COLOURS AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS ATTENTION See separate instructions 1 SPECIAL LEVEL OF Guidance paving flags Typeface size 25–40 mm, if Sufficient colour contrast; Free access to signboard (arm’s access to signboard minimum 50% tone difference reach) ACCESSIBILITY Railings (guide railings) unobstructed; 70-100 mm, if between text and background, Guidance paving flags must Pedestrian street milieus signboard is looked at from a also between signboard and remain readily recognisable City centre areas with public distance of 1-3 metres background Sufficient colour contrast must be facilities and services To avoid risk of collision, mount Best legibility: combination of maintained Areas surrounding institutions signboard on base whose front black and white edge is flush with signboard providing health care and Minimum lighting category K2 services for the elderly and Recommendation: place tactile Good lighting; glare-free, even, persons with a disability information and Braille texts in sufficient Areas with a lot of housing maps and signboards horizontally targeted at the elderly and at an angle at a height of 900 mm Lighting where necessary persons with a disability Recommendation: provide Public transport terminals and overhead covering for signboard areas surrounding public bus Always consult specialists at the stops Finnish Federation of the Visually Special sports areas and Impaired or at Finlands Svenska playgrounds Synskadade Accessible routes in recreational areas, etc. RT Building Information Card 09-10884 RT Building Information Card 98-10565 2 BASIC LEVEL OF ACCESSIBILITY SURAKU • Accessibility Criteria Specifications for planning, construction and maintenance of accessible public areas in streets, parks, gardens and courtyards 6 February 2008

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ACCESSIBILITY MEASUREMENTS ITEMS REQUIRING SPECIAL PLANNING INSTRUCTIONS COLOURS AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS PLANNING ATTENTION REQUIREMENTS See separate instructions 1 SPECIAL LEVEL OF Width in direction of travel 1,200 Kerbstone Used to warn of edges, platforms, Colour/contrast distinct from Recognisability of warning pattern mm, when going to staircase ramps, staircases, pedestrian surface (minimum contrast must be guaranteed ACCESSIBILITY Outside staircases leading directly down; otherwise crossings, etc., in the absence of requirement: difference between Sufficient colour contrast must be Pedestrian street milieus 600 mm Ramps blister paving flags. medium grey and black/white) maintained City centre areas with public Guidance paving flags Alternative materials: Minimum lighting category K2, facilities and services • white natural stone paving flags min. 10 lux Demarcation strips (bush-hammered or fired) Areas surrounding institutions Good lighting; glare-free, even providing health care and Loading islands • white sawn stone setts services for the elderly and (bush-hammered or fired) persons with a disability • white exposed-aggregate concrete paving flags Areas with a lot of housing • white concrete paving flags targeted at the elderly and • white blister paving flags (ice and persons with a disability snow melting system installed in the Public transport terminals and area) areas surrounding public bus To avoid misunderstanding, no other stops paving materials resembling these in Special sports areas and colouring, surface pattern or texture playgrounds are to be used nearby Accessible routes in recreational areas, etc.

2 BASIC LEVEL OF INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE Street lighting in accordance with INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE ACCESSIBILITY functional street classification