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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