Another source of Guidance on overhead obstructions is in Section 3
"Inclusive Mobility" DfT 2002
Cliff Croft
Neath Port Talbot Access Group
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Sent: 03 June 2005 08:58
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Subject: Re: Shop Canopies
Hi Dave and Elaine,
Thanks for your suggested solutions. Problem with guidance is that
people choose to ignore it unless they are community minded -
possibly a cynical view?. The Police Act 1830? I suppose it is
still active as I have a vague recollection that it is this Act that
deals with vehicles not driving on pavements - or something like
that.
As always your help is much appreciated.
Regards.
John.
John Gregory
Access Officer
Cherwell District Council
Tel. 01295 221630
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Sent: 02 June 2005 17:32
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Subject: Re: [ACCESSIBUILT] Shop Canopies
Hi John
it comes under the Police Act of the 1830' something
which require all
projections in a street to provide a 2100 mm
clearance.
Fig 8 in BS8300 is probably the best answer.
If not I'd suggest stair overhangs or window
projections as an example
fro Part M
Regards
Dave Croft
John Gregory wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>I have just received an enquiry regarding the
canopies
found over shops.
>These are the fabric type which extend down from
above the shop window.
>While we all know the height for signs and
overhanging foliage, what I don't
>know is the answer to this. Can anyone help? The
enquiry was generated
>from a H&S Officer which reads:
>
>I have received a complaint from a 5'10" tall blind
man who has walked into
>the wooden edge of a pull down canopy/awning on the
pavement outside of a
>butcher's premises. I have spoken to officers from
the Highways and
>Building Control Departments and there does not
seem to be any guidance with
>regard to the height that these canopies/awnings
should be able to extend
>to. Other premises in the area that have these
canopies seem to have them
>at a similar height. Does anyone know of any
industry standards with regard
>to these pieces of equipment and the
minimum/maximum height that they should
>be able to extend to?
>
>John Gregory
>Access Officer
>Cherwell District Council
>Tel. 01295 221630
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