2 Human Measure
12Sole user
Helper
Area
Rollator Wheelchair Electric wheelchair
1,200–1,400 1,500–1,700
1,200–1,400
1,500–1,700
2,100
2,100
600 750 700
600 750 700
1,75 01,200
1,400 1,000
2,000 1,300
Figure 2.3 Movement areas (in mm) of people with walking aids or wheelchairs
Since electrically powered wheelchairs mostly tend to be used outdoors, areas of
sufficient size must be provided there to ensure their barrier-free use. However,
this also applies to interior entrance areas because changes between wheelchairs
ordinarily take place inside the building.
Figure 2.4
Reach ranges (in mm) of wheelchair users
The reach ranges actually attained from a wheelchair depend on the wheel-
c
hair user’s personal abilities and the type of wheelchair used.
min. 500
Better: 700
200
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,600
200 6004000
Maximum upward reach 140
Maximum downward reach 40 Sole user
Helper
Area
Rollator Wheelchair Electric wheelchair
1,200–1,400 1,500–1,700
1,200–1,400
1,500–1,700
2,100
2,100
600 750 700
600 750 700
1,75 01,200
1,400 1,000
2,000 1,300
Sole user
Helper
Area
Rollator Wheelchair Electric wheelchair
1,200–1,400 1,500–1,700
1,200–1,400
1,500–1,700
2,100
2,100
600 750 700
600 750 700
1,75 01,200
1,400 1,000
2,000 1,300