WA Part I4 Public buildings
Introduction to this Part
WA Part I4 contains Deemed-to-Satisfy Solutions for WA public buildings that are additional to those contained in Sections D, F and I.
Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
- Part D2, Part D3 and F6D5; and
- for additional requirements for WA public buildings, WA Part I4.
Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
The Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of this Part apply to a WA public building or part of a building.
Application of Part
In a WA public buildings, each storey that accommodates more than 50 persons must have more than one exit from that storey.
Additional exits
Goings and risers
- both sides of a ramp or flight; and
- each side of a landing, except for that part of a side that is interrupted by a ramp or flight.
- handrails referred to in D3D23; or
- handrails located within a fire-isolated stairway or fire-isolated ramp.
Handrails to ramps, flights and landings
- provide a minimum illuminance of 1 lux at ground level; and
- be connected to circuits separate from those supplying lighting for foyers, entry porches, emergency escape passages or areas provided entry or egress to the WA public building; and
- be connected over two circuits where two or more lights are required; and
- have switches that are not able to be operated by members of the public.
Artificial lighting
Where fixed seating in a Class 9b WA public building is arranged in more than one row—
- aisles must be provided on both sides of every row that contains more than 10 seats; and
- the number of seats in a row must not exceed 42.
Fixed seating