Railway applications - Design for PRM Use - General requirements - Part 1: Contrast

This European Standard describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to
both infrastructure and rolling stock and the assessment of those requirements. The following
applies to this standard:
— The definitions and requirements describe specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required
by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility as defined in the PRM TSI.
— This standard defines elements that are universally valid for obstacle free travelling
including lighting, contrast, tactile feedback, transmission of visual and acoustic
information. The definitions and requirements of this standard cover the infrastructure and
rolling stock applications.
— This standard only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers it does not define
non PRM related requirements and definitions.
— This standard assumes that the infrastructure or rolling stock is in its defined operating
condition.
— Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal
requirements.
The ‘General requirements’ standard is written in three parts:
— This document is Part 1 and contains
— contrast;
— Part 2 contains
— spoken information;
— written information;
— tactile information;
— pictograms;
— Part 3 contains
— lighting;
— low reflective properties;
— transparent obstacles;
— slip resistance.

Bahnanwendungen - Gestaltung für mobilitätseingeschränkte Menschen - Allgemeine Anforderungen - Teil 1: Kontrast

Diese Norm beschreibt die spezifischen Anforderungen und deren Bewertung für die „Gestaltung für mobilitätseingeschränkte Menschen“ an Infrastruktur und Fahrzeuge, die auf dem Trans-Europäischen Eisenbahnnetz (TEN) verkehren. Die nachfolgenden Punkte gelten für diese Norm:
 Die Definitionen und Anforderungen beschreiben bestimmte Aspekte der „Gestaltung für mobilitätseingeschränkte Menschen“, die wie in der TSI PRM festgelegt, für mobilitätseingeschränkte Menschen erforderlich sind.
 Diese Norm beschreibt Elemente, die für das hindernisfreie Reisen im Allgemeinen gelten und umfasst Beleuchtung, Kontrast, taktile Informationen, Übertragung von visuellen und akustischen Informationen. Die Definitionen und Anforderungen dieser Norm gelten für Fahrzeuge.
 Dieser Normteil behandelt Anforderungen zum „Kontrast“.
 Die Norm behandelt ausschließlich spezifische Anforderungen von PRM-Fahrgästen an ausgewählte Bauteile und Systeme. Sie definiert keine allgemeinen Festlegungen für Bauteile und Systeme.
 Diese Norm geht von der Annahme aus, dass sich Infrastruktur oder Fahrzeug im festgelegten Betriebszustand befinden. Bei der Nachweisführung in Bezug auf die Anforderungen sind Beschädigungen oder Betriebsfehler nicht zu berücksichtigen.
 Sind Maße für Mindest- oder Höchstabmessungen angegeben, ist zu beachten, dass es sich hierbei NICHT um Nominalwerte handelt.
Die „Allgemeinen Anforderungen“ werden in drei Teilen behandelt:
 Teil 1 beinhaltet
 Kontrast;
 Teil 2 beinhaltet
 gesprochene Information;
 schriftliche Information;
 taktile Information;
 Piktogramme;
 Teil 3 beinhaltet
 Beleuchtung;
 reflektionsmindernde Eigenschaften;
 transparente Hindernisse;
 Rutschfestigkeit.

Applications ferroviaires - Conception destinée à l'usage par les PMR - Exigences générales - Partie 1: Contraste

La présente norme décrit les exigences spécifiques de « conception destinée à l'usage par les PMR » s'appliquant à la fois à l'infrastructure et au matériel roulant sur le réseau transeuropéen, ainsi que l'évaluation de ces exigences. Les éléments suivants s'appliquent à la présente norme.
   Les définitions et les exigences décrivent les aspects spécifiques de la « conception destinée à l'usage par les PMR » requise pour des personnes à mobilité réduite telle que définie dans la STI PMR.
   La présente norme définit des éléments universellement valables pour un cheminement libre d'obstacle, y compris l'éclairage, le contraste, les marquages tactiles, la transmission d'informations visuelles ou sonores. Les définitions et les exigences de la présente norme doivent être utilisées pour des applications concernant le matériel roulant.
   La présente partie de la norme couvre les exigences relatives au « Contraste ».
   La norme traite uniquement des aspects liés à l'accessibilité pour les voyageurs à mobilité réduite ; elle ne définit pas d'exigences et de définitions pour des composants et des systèmes concernant des personnes valides.
   La présente norme suppose que l'infrastructure et/ou le véhicule sont dans les conditions d'exploitation définies, aucun endommagement ni aucune panne ne devant être prise en compte lors de l'évaluation de ces exigences.
   Lorsque des dimensions minimales ou maximales sont mentionnées, elles NE doivent absolument PAS être considérées comme des exigences nominales.
Les domaines suivants des « Exigences générales » sont couverts dans trois parties :
   la Partie 1 traite du point suivant :
   Contraste ;
   la Partie 2 traite des points suivants :
   Informations sonores ;
   Informations écrites ;
   Informations tactiles ;
   Pictogrammes ;
   la Partie 3 traite des points suivants :
   Éclairage ;
   Propriétés anti-reflets ;
   Obstacles transparents
   Antidérapant
La présente norme décrit ces domaines avec des termes et définitions clairs et cohérents. Les méthodes de mesure et/ou les procédures d'évaluation nécessaires pour établir une évaluation claire selon des critères réussite/échec sont fournies, si besoin.

Železniške naprave - Načrtovanje za osebe z omejenimi gibalnimi sposobnostmi - Splošne zahteve - 1. del: Kontrast

Ta evropski standard opisuje posebne zahteve za načrtovanje za osebe z omejenimi gibalnimi sposobnostmi, ki se uporabljajo tako za infrastrukturo kot vozila, in oceno teh zahtev. Za ta standard velja naslednje:
– Definicije in zahteve opisujejo posebne vidike načrtovanja za osebe z omejenimi gibalnimi sposobnostmi, zahtevane za invalidne osebe in osebe z omejenimi gibalnimi sposobnostmi, kot je opredeljeno v tehničnih specifikacijah za interoperabilnost za osebe z omejenimi gibalnimi sposobnostmi.
– Ta standard določa elemente, ki so splošno veljavni za potovanje brez ovir, vključno z osvetlitvijo, kontrastom, tipno povratno zvezo ter prenosom vizualnih in zvočnih informacij. Definicije in zahteve iz tega standarda zajemajo infrastrukturo in naprave v železniških vozilih.
– Ta standard se nanaša le na vidike dostopnosti za potnike z omejenimi gibalnimi sposobnostmi; ne določa zahtev in definicij, ki niso povezane s potniki z omejenimi gibalnimi sposobnostmi.
– Ta standard predpostavlja, da je infrastruktura ali železniško vozilo v določenem obratovalnem stanju.
– Kadar so navedene najmanjše ali največje dimenzije, so to absolutne, NE nominalne zahteve.
Standard »Splošne zahteve« vključuje tri dele:
Ta dokument je 1. del in vsebuje
– kontrast;
2. del vsebuje
– zvočne informacije;
– pisne informacije;
– otipne informacije;
– piktograme;
3. del vsebuje
– osvetlitev;
– nizke odsevne lastnosti;
– prosojne ovire;
– odpornost proti zdrsu.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
01-Feb-2017
Technical Committee
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
13-Jan-2017
Due Date
20-Mar-2017
Completion Date
02-Feb-2017

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Bahnanwendungen - Gestaltung für mobilitätseingeschränkte Menschen - Allgemeine Anforderungen - Teil 1: KontrastApplications ferroviaires - Conception destinée à l'usage par les PMR - Exigences générales - Partie 1: ContrasteRailway applications - Design for PRM Use - General requirements - Part 1: Contrast45.020Železniška tehnika na splošnoRailway engineering in general11.180.01VSORãQRAids for disabled and handicapped persons in generalICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16584-1:2017SIST EN 16584-1:2017en,fr,de01-marec-2017SIST EN 16584-1:2017SLOVENSKI
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EN 16584-1:2017 (E) 2 Contents Page European foreword . 4 Introduction . 5 1 Scope . 6 2 Normative references . 7 3 Terms and definitions . 7 4 Symbols and abbreviations . 11 5 Requirements and assessment. 11 5.1 General . 11 5.2 Infrastructure . 12 5.2.1 Obstacle-free routes . 12 5.2.2 Doors and entrances . 12 5.2.3 Transparent obstacles . 14 5.2.4 Furniture and free standing devices . 14 5.2.5 Handrails . 14 5.2.6 Platform danger area and edge of platform . 14 5.2.7 End of platform . 15 5.3 Rolling stock . 15 5.3.1 Seats . 15 5.3.2 Doors . 17 5.3.3 Exterior doors . 18 5.3.4 Interior doors . 21 5.3.5 Toilets (standard and universal) . 22 5.3.6 Customer Information . 24 5.3.7 Height changes . 25 5.3.8 Handrails . 25 5.3.9 Access/egress steps . 25 5.3.10 Call for aid devices . 26 5.4 Boarding aids (ramps, lifts and bridging plates) for infrastructure and rolling stock . 27 6 Methodologies for assessing contrast . 28 6.1 General . 28 6.2 Establishing LRVs . 28 6.2.1 General . 28 6.2.2 Method of establishing LRV . 28 6.2.3 Specific assessment criteria for stainless steel . 34 6.3 Method of assessing contrast with LRVs established (as in 6.2) . 35 6.3.1 General requirements for contrast . 35 6.3.2 Specific requirements for contrast on signage . 35 6.3.3 Durability of contrast. 35 6.3.4 Specific requirements for electronic displays . 36 Annex A (normative)
Contrast charts . 37 A.1 General . 37 A.2 Worked examples for contrast . 38 SIST EN 16584-1:2017



EN 16584-1:2017 (E) 3 A.3 Self contrasting bands . 41 Annex B (normative)
Contrast for doors and transparent obstacles . 42 B.1 General . 42 B.2 Exterior doors . 42 B.3 Case 1: If the window is less than or equal to 40 % of the visible door leaf . 42 B.4 Case 2: If the window is greater than 40 % of the visible door leaf . 44 B.5 Case 3: Alternative if the door leaf is not coloured to contrast with the bodyside . 45 B.6 Markings for interior doors or transparent obstacles . 46 Annex C (normative)
Effective contrast calculation for displays . 49 C.1 Illuminated displays. 49 C.2 Back-lit and/or self-lit displays . 49 Annex D (normative)
EC verification. 51 D.1 Interoperability constituents . 51 D.1.1 Conformity assessment . 51 D.1.2 Application of modules . 51 D.2 Subsystems . 52 D.2.1 EC verification (general) . 52 D.2.2 Procedures for EC verification of a subsystem (modules) . 52 Annex E (normative)
Summary of testing requirements . 54 Annex F (informative)
Supporting information from published documents . 56 F.1 General . 56 F.2 CIE Publication 196:2011
CIE Guide to Increasing Accessibility in Light and Lighting . 56 F.3 ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities . 56 F.4 BS 8300 2009 Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people – Code of practice . 56 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2008/57/EC aimed to be covered . 58 Bibliography . 60
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EN 16584-1:2017 (E) 4 European foreword This document (EN 16584-1:2017) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 256 “Railway applications”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by July 2017, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by July 2017. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive 2008/57/EC. For relationship with EU Directive 2008/57/EC, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. SIST EN 16584-1:2017



EN 16584-1:2017 (E) 5 Introduction This document is part of a suite of four ‘Design for PRM use’ standards that have in total nine parts: — EN 16584 is a standard that covers both infrastructure and rolling stock — Railway applications — Design for PRM use — General requirements: — Part 1: Contrast (EN 16584-1) — Part 2: Information (EN 16584-2) — Part 3: Optical and friction characteristics (EN 16584-3) — EN 16585 is a standard that covers rolling stock — Railway applications — Design for PRM use — Equipment and components on board rolling stock: — Part 1: Toilets (EN 16585-1) — Part 2: Elements for sitting, standing and moving (EN 16585-2) — Part 3: Clearways and internal doors (EN 16585-3) — EN 16586 is a standard that covers rolling stock — Railway applications — Design for PRM use — Accessibility of persons with reduced mobility to rolling stock:
— Part 1: Steps for access and egress (EN 16586-1) — Part 2: Boarding aids (EN 16586-2) — EN 16587 is a standard that covers infrastructure — Railway applications — Design for PRM use — Requirements for obstacle free routes for infrastructure. These standards aim to clarify the requirements (with clear and consistent terms and definitions) and to define the associated criteria and, where appropriate, methodologies to allow a clear pass/fail assessment. SIST EN 16584-1:2017



EN 16584-1:2017 (E) 6 1 Scope This European Standard describes the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to both infrastructure and rolling stock and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this standard: — The definitions and requirements describe specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility as defined in the PRM TSI. — This standard defines elements that are universally valid for obstacle free travelling including lighting, contrast, tactile feedback, transmission of visual and acoustic information. The definitions and requirements of this standard cover the infrastructure and rolling stock applications.
— This standard only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers it does not define non PRM related requirements and definitions. — This standard assumes that the infrastructure or rolling stock is in its defined operating condition. — Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute NOT nominal requirements. The ‘General requirements’ standard is written in three parts: — This document is Part 1 and contains — contrast; — Part 2 contains — spoken information; — written information; — tactile information; — pictograms; — Part 3 contains — lighting; — low reflective properties; — transparent obstacles; — slip resistance. SIST EN 16584-1:2017



EN 16584-1:2017 (E) 7 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 10088-2:2014, Stainless steels - Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate and strip of corrosion resisting steels for general purposes EN 13272, Railway applications - Electrical lighting for rolling stock in public transport systems EN 16584-2:2017, Railway applications — Design for PRM use — General requirements — Part 2: Information
EN 16584-3, Railway applications — Design for PRM use — General requirements — Part 3: Optical and friction characteristics prEN 16586-1:2013, Railway applications — Design for PRM use — Accessibility of persons with reduced mobility to rolling stock — Part 1: Steps for access and egress prEN 16587:2013, Railway applications — Design for PRM use — Requirements for obstacle free routes for infrastructure ISO 17398, Safety colours and safety signs — Classification, performance and durability of safety signs ISO 21542:2011, Building construction — Accessibility and usability of the built environment 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 bezel raised area that surrounds a pressel as part of a pushbutton 3.2 character height vertical size of uppercase letters or numbers 3.3 contrast perception of a difference visually between one surface or element of a building/rail vehicle and another by reference to their light reflectance values (LRV) or luminance values Note 1 to entry: See BS 8300:2009+A1:2010 for further information 3.4 customer information visual and spoken information other than information intended only for staff 3.5 first step step that is the first step for a passenger to use, to overcome a height change SIST EN 16584-1:2017



EN 16584-1:2017 (E) 8 Note 1 to entry: For the external access/egress steps this will normally be the step that is closest to the platform edge (it may be a fixed or a moveable step), therefore this is the first step when boarding and the last step when alighting.
Note 2 to entry: In the context of steps for internal height changes (other than the external access/egress steps) this means the first usable step when ascending and the edge of the walking floor when descending 3.6 fixed longitudinal seat passenger seat which is installed along the body side (not foldable or intended to tip up) facing perpendicular to the direction of travel 3.7 free standing device element or item within the confines of the station and on platforms, whether fixed or removable, that is not part of the station structures Note 1 to entry: Elements that are not included in this definition are lifts, external staircases, walls, any suspended devices, (the lower most part of which is more than 2 100 mm above the walking floor) and items that have a dimension greater (perpendicular to the walking direction) than 2 000 mm (e.g. fence, waiting shelter) 3.8
halo illuminated ring surrounding a pressel, not necessarily continuous 3.9 hue and chroma attributes of a colour which include its hue (frequency) and saturation (the dominant wavelength of a colour) also known as “chromaticity” Note 1 to entry: A colour system (colour space, colour model) defines colour by hue, saturation and brightness. The hue is the predominant colour, the saturation is the colour intensity from achromatic (colourless) to the pure colour and the value (result) is the brightness from light to dark 3.10 innovative solution technological progression that results in a solution that does not comply with the specification set out in Clause 5 of this standard or for which there are no assessment methods Note 1 to entry: An innovative solution (Article 6 Commission Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014) may only be used following a positive opinion from the European Commission 3.11
last step final step for an ascending passenger to use to overcome a height change, forming the edge of the walking floor SIST EN 16584-1:2017



EN 16584-1:2017 (E) 9 3.12 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) total quantity of visible light that is reflected by a surface at all wavelengths and directions when illuminated by a light source Note 1 to entry: The measured range of LRV is between 0 and 100 points. Note 2 to entry: See Annex F for further information. 3.13 low reflective properties characteristics that reduce reflection of light from a surface
3.14 pictogram graphical symbol, diagram or figure with a particular meaning which directly represents or conveys its meaning independently of language through a pictorial representation of a physical object, action or character Note 1 to entry: Refer to ISO 7001:2007, ISO/TR 7239 and ISO 9186 (all parts) for rules regarding graphical symbols and frames 3.15 pressel surface of the pushbutton which is pressed in order to activate the pushbutton 3.16 routeing information information, used by passengers to guide them on their journey, a guide as to which route to take to get to a required destination or facility and changes along that journey Note 1 to entry: This can be temporary information to an event e.g. exhibition or sporting event but NOT any form of commercial advertising. 3.17 spoken information information audibly communicated in words Note 1 to entry: This can be direct, pre-recorded or synthesized information 3.18 station any form of infrastructure where a train operates and passengers can board or alight in normal operation 3.19 station building building or structure within the confines of the station in areas for use by passengers which can be open at different times to the overall station Note 1 to entry: This does not include other commercial structures that are not essential for travel SIST EN 16584-1:2017



EN 16584-1:2017 (E) 10 3.20 tactile information that is understood through the physical sense of touch Note 1 to entry: Tactile signs, controls, symbols, pictograms, guide path and Braille or raised characters are a physical means by which tactile information is provided 3.21 transparent obstacle obstacle that allows objects or images to be seen as if there were no intervening material, seen through with a level of clarity Note 1 to entry: Transparency in this standard is when an obstacle allows at least 50 % direct light transmission
3.22 universal toilet toilet designed to be used by all passengers including passengers in wheelchairs
3.23 visual acuity clearness or acuteness of vision 3.24 visual information written information, pictograms and markings 3.25 written information information visually communicated in words, letters and numerals, excluding pictograms and markings SIST EN 16584-1:2017



EN 16584-1:2017 (E) 11 4 Symbols and abbreviations Table 1 — Abbreviations Abbreviation Designation CIE Commission Internationale de l’Eclairage. EN European Standard
ISO the International Organization for Standardization LRV Light Reflectance Value NCS Natural Colour System PRM Persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility TSI Technical Specification for Interoperability UV Ultraviolet light Table 2 — Symbols Symbol Designation Unit EF brightness of extraneous light
k unit of contrast
K correlated colour temperature (of a light source) Kelvin Keff the effective contrast
L unit of luminance in candela per square metre cd/m2 L0 the LRV of the object
L1 the luminous densities for self-lit displays when off
L2 the luminous densities for self-lit displays when on
Lc the LRV of the character (signage only)
LF the luminance generated by extraneous light
Lh the LRV of the background or adjacent surface
lx illuminance lux m length metre mm length millimetre nm length (one billionth of a metre) nanometre A reflectance value of surface of the display
5 Requirements and assessment 5.1 General Assessment of the requirements identified in Clause 5 shall be according to Annex D and Annex E. Where additional assessment criteria apply, these will be identified against the relevant clause. SIST EN 16584-1:2017



EN 16584-1:2017 (E) 12 The fonts, symbols and pictograms used for visual information shall contrast with their background. — Contrast shall be assessed according to Annex A. All dimensions in the figures are in millimetres (mm) unless otherwise stated. 5.2 Infrastructure 5.2.1 Obstacle-free routes
5.2.1.1 Horizontal circulation Where thresholds are installed on a horizontal route, they shall contrast with the surrounding floor and shall not be higher than 25 mm. — Contrast shall be assessed according to Annex A. — Assessment of height shall be according to prEN 16587:2013. 5.2.1.2 Vertical circulation As a minimum the first and last steps of staircases shall be indicated by a contrasting band. — Contrast shall be assessed according to Annex A. 5.2.2 Doors and entrances This clause applies to all doors and entrances that are on obstacle-free routes according to prEN 16587:2013 with the exception of doors giving access to the toilets which are not dedicated to persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility. If pushbuttons or other control devices are provided for operation of doors then each pushbutton or device shall contrast with its surroundings: — contrast shall be assessed according to Annex A; — the surroundings shall be defined as 100 mm in at least two directions (at least 90 degrees apart) from the edge of the control bezel outwards over at least the full width of that control (the resultant area shall be at least 20 000 mm2) see Figures 1a and 1b; — the control for the doors if it is a pushbutton shall be assessed as the pressel, the illuminating halo and the bezel combined which shall have a minimum area of 5 000 mm2. See Figure 2. SIST EN 16584-1:2017



EN 16584-1:2017 (E) 13 Dimensions in millimetres
a) Example of contrast of door handle to surroundings b) Example of contrast of door handle to door surround Key 1 door control device (handle) 2 a) surroundings (may be the whole door or minimised as dimensioned) b) surroundings (door) 3 the rest of the door when localized contrast is used Figure 1 — Examples of contrast of door handles Dimensions in millimetres
Key 1 door control device (for example pushbutton) 2 contrasting surface, min. 20 000 mm2, min. 100 mm in at least two directions from a cluster of pushbuttons Figure 2 — Example of contrast of pushbuttons to background SIST EN 16584-1:2017



EN 16584-1:2017 (E) 14 5.2.3 Transparent obstacles
Transparent obstacles on or along the routes used by passengers, consisting of glass doors or transparent walls, shall be marked. These markings shall highlight the transparent obstacles. — Assessment shall be according to ISO 21542:2011 or appropriate national or regional standards. These markings shall: i. contrast with the background against which they are viewed. — Contrast shall be assessed according to Annex A. NOTE 1 The background is the area behind the obstacle as viewed in the direction of passenger movement. or ii. consist of two separate colours that have a minimum difference in LRV of 60 points and comply with requirements in B.3. NOTE 2 60 point difference in LRV achieves contrast against varying lighting conditions and backgrounds. iii. if the obstacle can be approached from two different directions the requirement shall be met on each side that the obstacle can be approached. NOTE 3 These markings are not required along transparent walls if passengers are protected from impact by other means – for example, by handrails or continuous benches. 5.2.4 Furniture and free standing devices All items of furniture and free standing devices at stations shall contrast with their background: — contrast shall be assessed according to Annex A; — assessment shall be according to ISO 21542:2011, 7.3 or appropriate national or regional standards. 5.2.5 Handrails
Handrails shall contrast with the surrounding wall colours: — contrast shall be assessed according to Annex A. NOTE The surrounding wall is the surface immediately behind the handrail. Where used, stainless steel handrails shall meet the appropriate requirements of Clause 6. 5.2.6
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