Requirement No.10 - Transferring from wheelchairs
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FOR INCLUSION IN REGULATIONS |
FOR ACCOMPANYING GUIDANCE |
EXPLANATION |
| 10. Transferring from wheelchairs |
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| 10.1 Where a wheelchair users wishes to transfer to a vehicle seat this must be possible by either using a swivel seat (see requirement 5) or by transferring within the vehicle. For transfer within the vehicle a minimum headroom of 1400mm between the floor and the roof must be provided in the transfer area. |
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Some wheelchair users prefer to transfer to a seat when travelling in a vehicle. This requirement provides for there to be sufficient headroom both for the disabled person and the person helping them if the transfer is made inside the vehicle. |
| 10.2 A transfer board must be carried on the vehicle and stowed safely when not in use. |
A transfer board can be used to facilitate a transfer from a wheelchair to a seat when requested by the disabled passenger. |
A transfer board is used to enable a disabled persons to move more easily from their wheelchair to a vehicle seat. Typical transfer boards have a smooth surface and dimensions of: length 750mm; width 300mm; depth 15mm. |
| 10.3 A space must be provided in the vehicle to stow a wheelchair after transfer of the passenger if it cannot be placed and secured in the designated space. |
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An unoccupied wheelchair must be properly secured so that it cannot cause injury to passengers when the vehicle is moving. |
