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Design Features for General Station Security

10.9.2.1 The Station design should be such as to promote real and perceived security for the Users.

10.9.2.2 The following features shall be incorporated in Station design to maximize safety and security of the metro system and its users.

(a)Stations shall be open, spacious and well lit so as to maximize visibility of people, platform, other building/structure areas, and parking areas.

(b)Hiding areas shall be minimized.

©Access points to parking area shall be minimized.

(d)Adequate lighting shall be provided, minimizing shadows and avoiding dark areas.

(e) Shatter guard protection shall be provided for glass windows/doors.

(f)Transparent material for door of the cabin of stair wells and elevators shall be provided.

(g)Planning shall provide for open lines of sight to as much area as possible.

(h)All passenger routes of travel shall be clearly defined, and shall be direct, well lit and with good visibility.

10.9.2.3 The Station design shall conform to the following standards:

(i)The Persons with Disabilities Act;

(ii)National Building Code;

(iii)NFPA 70-National Electrical Code;

(iv)NFPA 72-National Fire Alarm Code; and

(v)NFPA 130-Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems.

10.9.2.4 Handicap Accessibility

The Railway System design shall conform to the following reference standards and regulations
(a)The Persons with Disabilities Act.

(b)Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

©ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG).

(d)International Building Code as applicable to

(i)Planning and Design Principles;
(ii)safety and security;
(iii)Station layout;
(iv)access to Station and circulation;
(v)waiting area and ticketing;
(vi)toilets – public toilets to be provided in non-paid areas;
(vii)commercial areas;
(viii)lighting;
(ix)signage and graphics; and
(x)furniture fixtures and equipment.