Building Laws Quiz 4- BP344

What is the maximum allowable slope for PWD ramps, according to BP 344?

• 10%

• 12%

• 1:10

• 1:12

Answer explanation

Remember: The slope is given as a ratio and not as a percentage.

For ramps using the maximum allowable slope, a landing must be provided after every 6.00 meters of horizontal travel distance. What is the minimum length of this landing?

• 1m

• 1.2m

• 1.5m

• 2m

What is the minimum width required for a dropped curb leading to a 1.20m-wide crossing?

• 0.9m

• 1m

• 1.2m

• 1.5m

Answer explanation

Because the crossing is 1.20 meters wide, and BP 344 requires that the dropped curb be as wide as the crossing. 900mm is the absolute minimum and should only be used if (1) the crossing is 900mm wide, or (2) the crossing is less than 900mm wide.)

What is the minimum dimension of the required turnabout space for walkways and what should be the maximum distance between two turnabout spaces?

• Minimum dimension of 1.20m, maximum distance of 15.00m

• Minimum dimension of 1.50m, maximum distance of 12.00m

• Minimum dimension of 1.20m, maximum distance of 12.00m

• Minimum dimension of 1.50m, maximum distance of 15.00m

Answer explanation

Remember: maximum gap of 12 meters between two turning spaces.

Handrails are required for ramps, stairs, and dropped curbs at crossings. These handrails should be installed at what height/s?

• 700mm and 900mm

• 800mm and 900mm

• 900mm and 1000m

• 900mm only

What is the minimum width of an accessible parking slot?

• 2.15m

• 2.5m

• 2.7m

• 3.7m

What is required to be provided at the bottom and the top of a ramp?

• A turnabout space with a minimum dimension of 1.50m

• A vestibule with a level space at least 1.50m wide and 2.00m deep

• A curb with a minimum height of 100mm

• A level area not less than 1.80m in length

Answer explanation

The rest are not required at the top and at the bottom of the ramp.

What are the minimum dimensions of a toilet stall for PWDs?

• 1.5m x 1.5m

• 1.5m x 1.8m

• 1.7m x 1.8m

• 1.8m x 2m

What are the minimum dimensions required for elevators?

• Hoistway inside dimensions of 1.10m x 1.40m

• Car inside dimensions of 1.10 x 1.40m

• Hoistway inside dimensions of 1.10 x 1.70

• Car inside dimensions of 1.10 x 1.70

Answer explanation

Remember: BP 344 does not give minimum dimensions of the hoistway.

What is the maximum travel distance allowed for accessible elevators?

• 10m from entrance

• 15m from entrance

• 20m from entrance

• 30m from entrance