A3.03 Lobbies and Corridors
High Density Lobbies and Corridors Considerations Checklist:
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Corridor widths should be no less than 1500mm wide.
Common lobbies and corridor spaces must have a strong identity and provide a safe, functional and secure environment that contributes positively to the experience of living in a multi-unit development.
Low Density Lobbies & Corridors Considerations Checklist:
Lobbies and Corridors Considerations Checklist:
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Corridor widths should be no less than 1000-1200mm wide.
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Entry Lobbies shall be located to contribute to a coherent street frontage and sense of address. Lobbies should incorporate a space suitable for residents as a meeting point. All lobbies, corridors and circulation spaces are to be of su cient proportion to allow for the delivery of large furniture items, free of dead ends, tight corners and recessed alcoves. Lobby and corridors are to be designed to minimise redundant space. All Fire Hose Reels, Fire Extinguishers to be enclosed in recessed cupboards. All shared and communal spaces, including lobbies and corridors are to be compliant with AS 1428.1 as a minimum. Where possible, incorporate natural light and ventilation (minimum 1 source). Consider open air lobbies and corridors where appropriate to increase light and ventilation. Where circulation spaces are open to the elements, they should be provided with su cient shelter and screening to keep them partially dry, particularly in front of entry doors. While hardy materials are necessary in these areas for durability, consideration should also be given to acoustics, as hard surfaces will tend to amplify noise. No common circulation space should compromise the visual or acoustic amenity of a habitable room in a dwelling. Lighting needs to be adequate without seeming “institutional.” Avoid corridors which are excessively long by providing changes in direction and indents (recessed front doors) and break out zones that can assist in providing increased daylighting and opportunities for planting. Feature wall colour/texture and floor coverings can also reduce the perceived length of corridors. Lobbies and corridors should have a minimum ceiling height of 2700mm. Maintain clear sight lines within communal spaces to increase passive surveillance. Provide su cient GPOs and data points, in locations appropriate to service the intended functions and maintenance of the common spaces.
SDA Lobbies & Corridors Considerations Checklist:
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Refer to NDIS SDA Design Standard.
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A3.04 Fire Stairs
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Section Summary
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Ensure fire stairs are durable and robust. The primary function of the fire stairs is a practical but where possible these elements should encourage residents to use them in lieu of lifts.
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Fire Stairs considerations Checklist:
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Floors to be steel trowel finished concrete.
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Stair treads and risers to have steel trowel finished concrete with carborundum powder to all treads. Stair so ts and stringers to be Class 3 concrete with imperfections ground o and voids filled to provide a consistent surface finish. Stairmaster is also acceptable. Walls to be face brick face, concrete block or o form class 3 concrete with imperfections ground o and voids filled to provide a consistent clean surface finish.
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Handrails to be DuraGal or similar steel tubing.
Security access control is required to control use of stairs for access between levels ie residents should only be able to access their own level. Refer Section A7.01 for detailed security requirements.
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Refer to section D7.03 Fire stairs for servicing requirements
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