BHUBANESWAR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Akash Shova Building, Lok Seva Marg, Kharavela Nagar, Unit-III

Bhubaneswar

NOTIFICATION

The 6th March 2024

No. 9558/BDAʊ BDA/Planning (General Branch)/R&L/2023/42ʊThe following draft of certain

regulations which the Bhubaneswar Development Authority proposes to make in exercise of

powers conferred under section 124 of Odisha Development Authorities Act, 1982 (Odisha Act 14

of 1982) is hereby published as required by sub-sections (1), (2) and (3) of section 125 of the said

Act for information of all persons likely to be affected thereby; and the notice is hereby given that

the said draft will be taken into considereation on or after the expiry of the period of fifteen days

from the date of publication of this notification in the Odisha Gazette.

Any objection or suggestion which may be received by the Secretary to Bhubaneswar

Development Authority from any person in respect of the said draft before expiry of the period so

specified will be considered by the said Development Authority

DRAFT

CHAPTER-I PRELIMINARY

1.Short title, extent, and commencement.–

(1) These regulations may be called as BDA (Child Friendly Public Space Design) Regulations,

2024

(2) They shall extend to all the “development areas” which are so declared under sub-section

(1) of section 3 of the Odisha Development Authorities Act, 1982.

(3) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Odisha Gazette

The Odisha

G a z e t t e

EXTRAORDINARY

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

No. 1480 CUTTACK, TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024/SRAVANA 15, 1946

Definition.– (1) In these regulations unless the context otherwise requires.

i. “Act” means the Odisha Development Authorities Act, 1982 (Act 14 of 1982).

ii. “Access aisle” means a designated space for manoeuvring

a wheelchair or other mobility device when entering or

exiting a vehicle, and that is immediately adjacent to a

properly designated parking space for handicapped

persons, on public or private property;(Illustration)

iii. “Access” means an opportunity to approach or enter a

place;

iv. “Aesthetics” means a branch of philosophy that deals with

the nature of beauty and taste, as well as the philosophy of art;

v. “Bollard” means a short post used to prevent traffic from

entering an area;

vi. “Botts' dots” means round non-reflective raised pavement

markers. Botts' dots are used, along with reflective raised

pavement markers, to mark lanes on highways and arterial

roads;

vii. “Cat's eye or road stud” means a retroreflective safety device

used in road marking and was the first of a range of raised pavement markers;

viii. “Cautionary signage” indicate a level of severity less serious than warning signs or danger

signs, but they still convey the message that if a hazardous situation isn't avoided, it could

result in minor or moderate injury;

ix. “Chicane” is a serpentine curve in a road, added by design rather than dictated by

geography. Chicanes add extra turns and are used on roads and streets to slow traffic for

safety;

x. “Colour palette” means a collection of colours;

xi. “Critical Fall Height” means the vertical distance between the

surface of the play area and the highest designated play

area;

xii. “Cycle track” means a path or road reserved for bicycles and

not for motor vehicles;

xiii. “Environment” means the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives

or operates;

xiv. “Eyes on the street” means that the activity taking place in city streets that keeps the

movement and security of the street intact;

xv. “Façade” means the principal front of a building, that faces on to a street or open space;

Figure 4 Chicane

Figure 3 Typical Cat's eye installed on

road marking.

Figure 1 Typical detail of a Bott dot

xvi. “Fencing” means a barrier, railing, or other upright structure, typically of wood or wire,

enclosing an area of ground to prevent or control access or escape;

xvii. “Grading” is the work of ensuring a level base, or one with a specified slope, for a

construction work such as foundation or the base course for a road or landscape/garden

improvements, or surface drainage, etc;

xviii. “Handrails” means a rail fixed to posts or a wall for people to hold on to for support’

xix. “High mast lights” means a tall pole with lighting attached to the top pointing towards the

ground, usually but not always used to light a highway or recreational field. It is used at sites

that require lighting over a large area;

xx. “Inclusive” means not excluding any of the parties or groups involved in something;

xxi. “Road Intersection” means where two or more roads meet and or are the points of potential

vehicle conflict. They are critical element of a road section;

xxii. “Intermediate Para Transit or IPT” is a system to facilitate passenger transportation that does

not necessarily follow fixed routes and schedules under the public domain. They provide two

types of services: one involving trips along a more or less defined route with stops to pick up

or discharge passengers on request. The other is a demand-responsive transport which can

offer a door-to-door service from any origin to any destination in a service area”. This system

includes the very concept of Share Auto Rickshaws;

xxiii. “Junction” means where two or more roads meet;

xxiv. “Kerb” means a stone edging to a pavement or raised path;

xxv. “Landing” means a level area at the top of a staircase or between one flight of stairs and

another;

xxvi. “Landscaping” means the process of making a garden or other piece of land more attractive

by altering the existing design, adding ornamental features, and planting trees and shrubs;

xxvii. “Median or median strip” means the reserved area that separates opposing lanes of traffic on

divided roadways, such as divided highways, dual carriageways, freeways, and motorways;

xxviii. “Mounting” means a backing, setting, or support for something;

xxix. “Multimodal street” means the capacity of the street is increased by a more balanced

allocation of space between the modes. This redistribution of space allows for a variety of

non-mobility activities such as seating and resting areas, bus stops, as well as trees, planting

and other green infrastructure strategies;

xxx. “NMT or Non-Motorised Transportation” includes walking and bicycling, and variants such as

small-wheeled transport (cycle rickshaws, skates, skateboards, push scooters and hand

carts) and wheelchair travel;

xxxi. “Panic buttons” means a button for summoning help in an emergency;

xxxii.

“Park” means a premise used for recreational/leisure activities. It may have on it related

landscaping, parking facilities, public toilet, fencing etc. It will include lawns, open spaces,

green etc.

xxxiii.

“Parking space” means an area enclosed or unenclosed, covered or open, of sufficient size to

park vehicles, together with a driveway connecting the parking space with a street or any

public area and permitting ingress and egress of the vehicles; (NBC 2009)

xxxiv. “Parking lot” means an open area where cars or other vehicles may be left temporarily; a car

park;

xxxv. “Passenger Pick up Drop Off (PPUDO)” means a place designated for a bus, train or any

other vehicle to halt and pick up or drop off passengers;

xxxvi. “Passive area” means a recreation area is generally an undeveloped space or

environmentally sensitive area that requires minimal development;

xxxvii. “PBS or Public bicycle scheme, or public bike share (PBS) scheme” means a service in which

bicycles are made available for shared use to individuals on a short-term basis for a price or

free. Many bike share systems allow people to borrow a bike from a "dock" and return it at

another dock belonging to the same system.

xxxviii. “Pelican signals” means a type of pedestrian crossing, which features a pair of poles each

with a standard set of traffic lights facing oncoming traffic, a push button and two illuminated,

coloured pictograms facing the pedestrian from across the road;

xxxix. “Play spaces” means a varied and interesting physical environment that maximizes the

potential for socializing, creativity, resourcefulness and challenge. A place where children feel

free to play in their own way, on their own terms;

xl. “Playground” means an outdoor area provided for children to play in, especially at a school or

public park;

xli. “Plaza” means a public square or similar open space amidst the built-up area;

xlii. “Primary streets” means they include 'arterial' through routes and mixed-use, multi-functional

'high streets' (at least in part along their length), providing access to properties as well as

other amenities;

xliii. “Public art” means art in any media whose form, function and meaning are created for the

general public through a public process. It is a specific art genre with its own professional and

critical discourse;

xliv. “Public realm” means the publicly owned places and spaces that belong to and are

accessible by everyone. These can include municipal streets, lanes, squares, plazas,

sidewalks, trails, parks, open spaces, waterfronts, public transit systems, conservation areas,

and civic buildings and institutions;

xlv. “Public toilets” means a room or small building with water closets/lavatories and washbasins

that does not belong to a particular household. Rather, the toilet is available for use by the

general public, customers, travellers, employees of a business, school pupils etc;

xlvi. “Ramp” means a sloping surface joining two different levels, as at the entrance or between

floors of a building;

xlvii. “Recessed area” means a space, such as a niche or alcove, set back or indented;

xlviii. “Refuge island or pedestrian refuge or pedestrian island” means a small section of pavement

or sidewalk, completely surrounded by asphalt or other road materials, where pedestrians

can stop before finishing crossing a road;

xlix. “Right of Way (RoW)” means the legal right, established by usage or grant, to pass along a

specific route through grounds or property belonging to another;

l. “Road marking” means markings which are defined as lines, patterns, words or other devices,

except signs; set into, applied or attached to the carriageway or kerbs or to objects within or

adjacent to the carriageway, for controlling, warning, guiding and informing the users;

li. “Role playing” means the acting out of the part of a particular person or character;

lii. “Secondary streets” means a street or road of considerable continuity which serves, or is

intended to serve, as the principal traffic way between large and separated areas or districts

and which is the main means of access to the main thoroughfare system of primary streets;

liii. “Service Road” means a road/lane provided at the rear or side of a plot for service purposes.

liv. “Shared street” means an urban design approach that minimizes the segregation between

modes of road user. This is done by removing features such as kerb, road surface markings,

traffic signs, and traffic lights;

lv. “Sharrow or Shared RoW” means a sign showing a bicycle under two wide arrows that is

painted on a road to show that people riding bicycles and those driving cars must share the

road: Shared-lane markings or sharrows are not a substitute for bike lanes;

lvi. “Sidewalks” means a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a road; a pavement;

lvii. “Signage” means the design or use of signs and symbols to communicate a message. A

signage also means signs collectively or being considered as a group;

lviii. “Solid waste” means and includes solid or semi- solid domestic waste, sanitary waste,

commercial waste, institutional waste, catering and market waste and other residential

wastes, street sweepings, silt removed or collected from surface drains, horticulture waste,

agriculture and diary waste, treated bio-medical waste excluding industrial waste, bio medical

waste and e waste, battery waste, radioactive waste generated in the area under the local

authorities and other urban entities

lix. “Speed breakers or Speed Bumps” are the common name for a family of traffic calming

devices that use vertical deflection to slow motor-vehicle traffic in order to improve safety

conditions;

lx. “Speed tables” are midblock traffic calming devices that raise the entire wheelbase of a

vehicle to reduce its traffic speed. Speed tables are longer than speed humps and flat-topped,

with a height of 3–3.5 inches and a length of 22 feet;

lxi. “Steps” means a flat surface, especially one in a series, on which to place one's foot when

moving from one level to another:

lxii. “ Street “any means of access, namely, highway, street, lane, pathway, alley, stairway,

passageway, carriageway, footway, square, place or bridge, whether a thoroughfare or not,

over which the public have a right of passage or access or have passed and had access

uninterruptedly for a specified period, whether existing or proposed in any scheme and

includes all bunds, channels, ditches, storm-water drains, culverts, sidewalks, traffic

islands, roadside trees and hedges, retaining walls, fences, barriers and railings within the

street lines (NBC 2016)

lxiii. “Street furniture” means a collective term for objects and pieces of equipment installed along

streets and roads for various purposes;

lxiv. “Streetlight” means a light pole, lamppost, streetlamp, light standard or lamp standard that is

a raised source of light on the edge of a road or path;

lxv. “Strollers” means a chair on wheels, typically folding, in which a baby or young child can be

pushed along; a pushchair;

lxvi. “Surveillance” means the monitoring of behaviour, activities, or information for the purpose of

information gathering, influencing, managing or directing;

lxvii. “Tabletop crossing or raised pedestrian crossing” means a designated route across vehicular

roadways where the pedestrian walking surface is raised above the surface of the roadway. A

raised pedestrian crossing can be used at mid-block crossings and intersections. If used at

intersections, the vehicular roadway is typically raised throughout the entire intersection;

lxviii. “Tactile Paving” means a system of textured ground surface indicators found on footpaths,

stairs and railway station platforms, to assist pedestrians who are vision impaired;

lxix. “Tactile” means perceptible by touch or apparently so;

lxx. “Toddler” means a young child who is just beginning to walk;

lxxi. “Transit” means the action of passing through or across a place;

lxxii. “Tread” means the top surface of a step or stair;

lxxiii. “Tree Canopy” means the total area of the tree or trees where the leaves and outermost

branches extend, also known as the “dripline”;

lxxiv. “Unconventional or unstructured play” means a set of activities that children dream up on

their own without adult intervention. This type of play rarely has predetermined goals or

objectives but instead allows children to create their own rules and establish their own limits;

lxxv. “Universal Access” means the ability of all people to have equal opportunity and access to a

service or product from which they can benefit, regardless of their social class, ethnicity,

ancestry or physical disabilities;

lxxvi. “Use zone” means the surface under and around the equipment onto which a child

accidentally falling from or exiting from the equipment would be expected to land;

lxxvii. “Walking distance” means a measure of the distance from a home or neighbourhood to

businesses, public transit, schools, shopping centres and other vital places. In general,

walking distance is considered to be between one and 10 blocks, or around 400 to 500

meters:

lxxviii. “Walkway” means a passage or path for walking along, especially a raised passageway

connecting different sections of a building or a wide path in a park or garden;

lxxix. “Water ATM” means automated water dispensing units, which provide communities with 24/7

safe water access;

lxxx. “Water run off” means the flow of water occurring on the ground surface when excess

rainwater, stormwater, or other sources, can no longer sufficiently rapidly infiltrate in the soil;

lxxxi. “Way finding” means all of the ways in which people orient themselves in physical space and

navigate from place to place;

lxxxii. “Wheelchair” means a chair fitted with wheels for use as a means of transport by a person

who is unable to walk as a result of illness, injury, or disability;

lxxxiii. “Wicket gate” means a small door or gate, especially one beside or in a larger one;

lxxxiv. “Zebra crossing” means area of road painted with broad white stripes, where vehicles must

stop if pedestrians wish to cross;

lxxxv. “Zoning” means a method of urban planning in which a tier of government divides land into

areas, each of which has a set of regulations for new development that differs from other

zones;

(2) Words and expressions used in these regulations, but not defined, shall have the same meaning

as respectively assigned to them in the Act and any other rules/regulations and regulations framed

thereunder or provided in the National Building Code of India, as amended from time to time.

Applicability of regulation –

(1) Subject to the provision of the Act and rules and BDA (planning and Building standards)

Regulation made there under, these regulations shall apply to all development,

redevelopment as well as to the design, construction, reconstruction, addition, and

alterations to –

a.All public spaces

b.All parks

c.Streets in the surrounding of public spaces

d.All playgrounds

e.All public building premises.

(2) The regulation shall be applicable in cases specified under sub-regulation (1) above and

the evaluation of the same shall confirm to the following criteria-

a. Accessibility: Accessibility to a space defines the users’ ability to use the space with

ease, without putting in a lot of effort. A child should have a provision of hindrance free

access to safe and vibrant play spaces.

b. Safety: A child should be safe and feel safe at all times irrespective of the place. Public

spaces should be designed in a way that children feel themselves to be a part of their

surroundings and occupy ‘safe spaces’ that enable them to participate in activities with

some independence.

Legibility: The city should be understandable for a child. This can be made possible via

texts, signages, street murals, etc. A legible design approach provides seamless

navigational informational alternatives to the user, allowing anyone to access or utilize a

space effortlessly, irrespective of their socio-cultural backgrounds, age & abilities. It also

in stills sense of safety & comfort through unobstructed visibility.

d. Environment: Besides, providing a welcoming, clean, safe, accessible & legible spaces,

a city must offer a wide array of programs to create & foster child-friendly environments. It

is necessary for the child to feel safe and acquainted to his surroundings.

e. Learn: A child’s outdoor experience should nurture beautiful learning experiences for a

child, and they should be able to engage in active knowledge sharing with their

surroundings.

(3) Categorisation of the evaluation criteria -

a. Non-negotiable principles provide bare minimum and most essential requirements for a

public space to be child friendly. Guidelines under these principles will ensure availability,

ease of access and safety for a user especially a child, in a public space. Hence,

implementation of these guidelines should be a priority.

b. Value Additions will ensure that the listed public spaces are readable by every person,

provide comfort and have an opportunity to learn through their surroundings. If

implemented these attributes shall provide an enhanced environment to the public space

user and will take the child friendly quotient of the public space to its highest.

(4) Certification of public spaces - Each public space will be certified under three categories

depending on the achievements while development. The checklist for each public space

will also allow the implementation agency to develop the spaces into phases as per

availability of the funds and by taking into consideration other constraints. Upon achieving

the status of platinum or gold, the public spaces shall be required to maintain its child

friendly quotient by continuously upgrading and improving the facilities as per the

guidelines.

Public Spaces with 90% - 100% Mandatory design details as per

the Bhubaneswar Child Friendly Public Space Design Guidelines

PLATINUM PUBLIC SPACES

Public Spaces with 80% - 90% Mandatory design details as per

the Bhubaneswar Child Friendly Public Space Design Guidelines

GOLD PUBLIC SPACES

(5) Implementation of regulations –

a) The BDA (Child Friendly Public Space Design) Regulations, 2024 is directed to all

Government and Private Agencies who are involved in planning, design, construction,

approval, and maintenance of existing and new; (i) public spaces, (ii) parks, (iii)

streets in the surrounding of public spaces, (iv) playground, (v) public building

premises and allied activities within the jurisdiction of Bhubaneswar Development

Planning Area.

b) All the Local communities, activist groups, NGOs working in any field related to

above mentioned spaces for Bhubaneswar city and all relevant stakeholders are to

be encouraged to adhere to this regulation.

c) It is recommended to refer to IRC guidelines and National Building Code of India for

technical engineering aspects regarding technology and construction procedure

along with these regulations.

d) Enforceability: The below mentioned enforcement measures and penal actions

under provision of Odisha Development Authority Act, 1982 will be applicable to the

Government and Private Agencies who are involved in planning, design, construction,

approval, and maintenance of; (i) public spaces, (ii) parks, (iii) streets in the

surrounding of public spaces, (iv) playground, (v) public building premises and allied

activities within the jurisdiction of Bhubaneswar Development Authority:

As per Section 15 – Prohibition of development without permission, of the

Odisha Development Authorities Act, 1982, where the Sub Section 1 of the

Public Spaces with 60% - 80% Mandatory design details as per

the Bhubaneswar Child Friendly Public Space Design Guidelines

SILVER PUBLIC SPACES

Rating Process:

Meeting a minimum of 60 Mandatory provisions is crucial. These provisions encompass vital criteria

related to accessibility, environment, learning, legibility, and safety. Fulfilling these criteria is an

essential prerequisite for public spaces, starting from the foundational Silver level, as compliance is

obligatory. It is imperative that Silver-level public spaces are thoughtfully developed in alignment

with child-friendly public space design guidelines. This ensures that they meet these mandatory

points and lays the foundation for their progression to higher recognition levels. In case of New

Public Spaces, the concerned agency/developer should aim to achieve maximum number of

mandatory provisions (minimum 60%) and based on the percentage of achieved provisions, the

public spaces shall be evaluated and given rating as per above table. Furthermore, when existing

public spaces undergo redevelopment/retrofitting, adherence to the child-friendly public space

design guidelines is vital. This commitment not only enhances the quality and satisfaction of these

spaces but also makes them eligible for consideration for elevation to Gold or Platinum status.

The Mandatory points themselves serve as a comprehensive benchmark, evaluating the overall

performance of a public space across critical aspects. These criteria encompass ensuring universal

accessibility, promoting a positive environmental impact, offering opportunities for learning and

engagement, maintaining clear and intuitive design, and upholding rigorous safety standards.

Meeting these criteria is not just a prerequisite but also a pivotal step in the journey towards

elevating the status and functionality of public spaces.

The evaluation criteria, which encompass mandatory provisions, are instrumental in assessing

compliance with established standards. These criteria play a pivotal role in determining the level of

achievement and recognition for a given public space.

Section 15 states that, “no person including a department of the Central or a

State Government or a Local Authority or a Body Corporate constituted under

any law shall within the development area undertake any or carry out any

development in or over any land without obtaining permission in writing from

the

concerned

authority”.

line

with

this

mandatory

for

Government/Private agencies who are involved in construction of; (i) public

spaces, (ii) parks, (iii) streets in the surrounding of public spaces, (iv)

playground, (v) public building premises and allied activities within the

jurisdiction of Bhubaneswar Development Authority to follow these regulations

to comply with the ODA Act, 1982.

ii.

Hence as per the provisions of Section 15 of the ODA Act, and stated above,

the Government and Private Agencies shall be responsible for incorporation

of this regulation in the design stage itself and intimate the same to BDA

before execution of the same and get an approval for the project in writing

from BDA. It is mandatory for the Government and Private Agencies to

achieve a minimum of “silver rating” as per the rating process prescribed

under these regulations.

iii.

The approval requests by the agency or any deviations in design by the

agency from these regulations due to any justifiable reason shall be placed

before the DP and BP Committee of BDA. If required the Vice Chairman, BDA

may opt to include field experts in the aforesaid Committee. For smaller

projects, the Committee may form one or more sub-committees with relevant

experts for approval.

iv.

In line of the above, and as per Section 90- Penalties, of the Odisha

Development Authorities Act, 1982 where Sub-section (1) of Section 90

states that, “Any person who, whether at his own instance or at the instance

of any other person or anybody (including a department of Government),

undertakes or carries out development of any land in contravention of the

development plan or without the permission, approval or sanction referred to

in Section 15 or in contravention of any condition subject to which such

permission, approval or sanction has been granted, shall on conviction, be

punishable with simple imprisonment for a term, which may extend to six

months, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees or with both

and the Court shall in such order of conviction direct that if such contravention

continues after the date of the order of conviction, a fine not exceeding five

hundred rupees per day during the period during which the contravention

continues,

shall

recovered

from

the

person

convicted”,

the

Government/Private agencies who are involved in such constructions as

mentioned under point i above, will be subject to bear the penalties.

Including above, penalties as per Sub Section (4) of the Section 90 of the

Odisha Development Authorities Act, 1982, will also be applicable on the

Government/Private agencies who are involved in such construction, if found

violating these regulations.

vi.

Also, if the Government and Private Agencies who are involved in planning,

design, construction, approval, and maintenance of; (i) public spaces, (ii)

parks, (iii) streets in the surrounding of public spaces, (iv) playground, (v)

public building premises and allied activities within the jurisdiction of

Bhubaneswar Development Authority builds or construct in violation of these

regulations, the construction will be considered as unauthorized and BDA will

have the authority for taking corrective measures of the said construction, as

per Section 91 – Removal of unauthorized development, where Sub-section

(1) of Section 91 states that, “Where any development has been commenced

or is being carried on or has been, completed in contravention of the

development plan or without the permission, approval or sanction referred to

in section 15 or in contravention of any condition subject to which such

permission, approval or sanction has been granted or any development

deemed to be a development undertaken, carried out of completed without a

permission as referred to in Section 15 under Clause (b-1) of Sub-section (2)

of Section 128 any officer of the Authority empowered by it in this behalf, may

in addition to any prosecution that may be instituted under this Act, make an

order directing that such development shall be removed by demolition, falling

or otherwise or secured by sealing by the owner thereof or by the person at

whose instance the development has been commenced or is being carried

out or has been completed, within such period not being less than five days

and more than fifteen days from the date on which a copy of the order of

removal, with a brief statement of the reasons therefore, has been delivered

to the owner or that person as may be specified in the order and on his failure

to comply with the order, the officer of the Authority may remove or cause to

be removed the development or seal or cause to be sealed such development

and the expenses incurred therefore all be recovered from the owner or the

person at whose instance the development was commenced or was being

carried out or was completed as arrears of land revenue”.

vii.

For Compounding of Offences (offences as per above), Government/Private

agencies who are involved in such construction can use the provisions under

Section 98 – Compounding of Offences, where Sub-section (l) of Section 98

states that, “The Authority or any person authorized by it in this behalf by

general or special order, may- (a) institute, defend or withdraw from any legal

proceeding under this Act or any rule made thereunder, (b) either before or

after the institution of the proceedings, compound any offence made

punishable under this Act or any rule made thereunder, and (c) admit,

compromise or withdraw any claim made under the Act or any rule made

thereunder”.

Chapter II -General Guidelines for Universal Accessibility in

Public Spaces

4.In all public spaces the following universal accessible guidelines shall be applicable as

mentioned below -

(1) General design guidelines for differently abled shall be designed as per the following

guidelines-

The minimum space required for accommodating a single, stationary wheelchair and

occupant shall be 900 mm × 1200 mm.

ii.

In addition to above, the minimum clear space for a wheelchair to turn shall be 1500

mm, however, wherever possible space shall be 1800 mm and it is ideal to provide

2000 mm.

iii.

Protruding objects, such as directional signs, tree branches, wires, guy ropes, public

telephone booths, benches and ornamental fixtures shall be installed with

consideration of the range of the white cane (about 1.20 m) of a person with vision

impairment.

iv.

Walkways, halls, corridors, passageways, aisles, or other circulations spaces shall

have clear headroom of at least 2.40m to minimize the risk of accidents.

The range of reach (forward and side; with or without obstruction) of a wheelchair

user provided in National Building Code, Vol.1 shall be taken into consideration.

vi.

Map and information panels along pathways shall be placed at a height between 900

mm and 1800 mm. The smallest letter shall not be less than 15 mm.

vii.

Height of door handles shall be 800mm to 1100mm.

viii.

Minimum width of the entrance shall be 900 mm.

(2) Walkways for universal accessibility in public spaces shall be designed as per the following

guidelines-

Walkways shall be smooth, hard and have levelled surface suitable for walking and

wheeling. Irregular surfaces as cobble stones, coarsely exposed aggregate concrete,

bricks, etc, often cause bumpy rides and shall be avoided.

ii.

The walkway shall not have a gradient exceeding 1:20. If the slope or any part of a

walkway on an accessible route to a building exceeds 1:20, it shall be designed and

constructed as a ramp.

iii.

Where pathway meets the road, a kerb shall be provided.

iv.

When walkways exceed 60 m in length, it is desirable to provide rest area adjacent to

the walk at convenient intervals of 30 m in the form of benches/resting seats.

Gratings and manholes should be avoided in walkways.

vi.

Walks or driveways shall have a non-slip surface. Care shall be taken to ensure that

adjacent surface materials do not display different slip resistance characteristics,

particularly at the edges of changes of level or gradients.

(3) Seating for universal accessibility in public spaces shall be designed as per the following

guidelines-

Seat height shall be between 450 mm and 500 mm, and the seating shall have a

backrest and arm rests at 700 mm height.

ii.

A colour contrast should be provided around the seating area for ease of

identification by persons with low vision.

iii.

Seat height should be kept at 0.45 m to 0.50 m in height.

iv.

Length of the bench should be minimum 1.8 m.

The arm heights of the bench should be proportionate to the back height of the bench.

vi.

The back of the bench should be firm with an upper edge of no more than 0.45 m.

vii.

Encourage a longer bench of 3 m or more for social interaction.

viii.

Add lower seating for children.

ix.

Provide a good view of the surrounding activity.

The bench should not face each other directly unless it is for social interaction

purposes.

xi.

Benches should not be arranged back-to-back.

xii.

Benches should be placed to allow space for wheelchairs to be parked in the front or

besides the bench.

xiii.

Choice to sit in sun or shade should be provided to the users.

xiv.

Consider using various shaped dustbins, benches like animal, fruits, cartoon

characters etc. to make it a unique attraction.

(4) Kerb ramps for universal accessibility in public spaces shall be designed as per the

following guidelines-

Kerb ramps shall be provided at pedestrian crossings and at each end of the footpath

of a private street or access road.

ii.

Kerb ramps shall be provided where the vertical rise is less than 150 mm.

a.They shall have a slip-resistant surface.

b.They shall avoid raised traction strips to reduce the hazard to everyone.

c.They shall be designed not to allow water accumulating on the walking

surface.

d.Handrails may not be provided with kerb ramps.

e.They shall not project into the road surface.

f. They shall be so located and protected to prevent obstruction by parked

vehicles.

g.They shall be free from any obstruction such as signposts, traffic lights, etc.

h.They shall not encroach into a roadway, as it is dangerous for users and

obstructive for vehicles.

i. They shall be so located to enable users to have an unobstructed view of

traffic approaching from any direction.

j. They shall be provided with adequate visual and tactile warning.

k.Tactile Ground Surface Indicator (warning type) shall be provided to notify the

presence of traffic and shall have a minimum luminous contrast of 70 percent

with the adjoining surfaces for the elderly, caregivers and persons with visual

impairment.

iii.

The gradient of a kerb ramp shall not be steeper than 1:12.

iv.

The kerb ramp shall not be less than 1200 mm in width. It shall provide a clearance

of at least 800 mm at the back of the kerb ramp on the footpath.

The kerb ramp should be in close proximity to the designated accessible parking

area connecting the accessible path of travel to the main entrance.

(5) Tactile ground surface indicators for universal accessibility in public spaces shall be

designed as per the following guidelines-

Install one/two rows of tactile guiding blocks along the entire length of the proposed

accessible route. Care shall be taken to ensure that there are no obstacles, such as

trees, poles, or uneven surfaces, along the route traversed by the guiding blocks.

ii.

There shall be clear headroom of at least 2100 mm height above the tactile guiding

blocks, free of protruding objects such as overhanging tree branches and signage,

along the entire length of the walk.

iii.

Two rows of tactile warning tiles shall be installed across the entire width of the

designated accessible pathway, before intersections, building entrances, level

changes, obstacles such as trees, and each time the walkway changes direction.

iv.

Warning blocks shall be placed 300 mm from the beginning and end of the ramps

and stairs, at landings and entrance to any door.

TGSI shall be installed at following places:

a.In open space to orient persons with vision impairment;

b.In front of an area where traffic is present;

c.In front of an entrance/exit to and from a ramp,

d.staircase or multi-level crossing facility;

e.Entrances/exits at public transport terminals or boarding areas;

f. Sidewalk/footpath section of an approach road to a building; and

g.From a public facility to the nearest public transport station.

(6) Barriers and hazards for universal accessibility in public spaces

Unavoidable free-standing posts or columns within access routes on pathways shall

leave at least unobstructed walking width of 1000 mm and be clearly marked with

visual indicators.

ii.

Access panels in walls or manholes in walks, may be extremely hazardous,

particularly when in use/ open, and shall be avoided. When manholes or access

panels are open and in use, or when an open excavation exists on a site, particularly

when it is in proximity of normal pedestrian traffic, barricades shall be placed on all

open sides, and warning devices shall be installed.

(7) Passenger pick up drop off (PPUDO) for universal accessibility in public spaces

Space should be provided for passenger drop off points for taxis, public transport and

also for large vehicles such as vans, etc., as near as possible to the main accessible

entrance. Vehicle drop-off areas should be a minimum of 9000 mm in length, have a

minimum width of 3600 mm and be served by a kerb ramp.

ii.

At least one accessible route leading to an accessible entrance of the building shall

be provided from the alighting and boarding point of taxi stands and car park lots for

people with disabilities.

iii.

The accessible entrance, if different from the main entrance, shall be located

adjacent to the main entrance and not at the rear of the building. The accessible

entrance shall be clearly signed and easy to locate.

(8) Doors and gates for universal accessibility in public spaces

Wherever revolving doors or turnstiles are installed, they shall be supplemented with

an alternate side-hung (swing type) door with 900 mm minimum clear opening width.

ii.

Automatic doors shall have a push button system to open them.

(9) Ramps for universal accessibility in public spaces

Ramps should not ideally connect straight to doors as wheelchair users need a

levelled platform at the end of the ramp to manoeuvre and negotiate opening the

door.

ii.

Single row of tactile warning blocks (TGSI) shall be placed at the beginning and end

of each ramp. This shall be placed 300 mm before the beginning and end of each

ramp run to indicate the level change to visually impaired persons.

iii.

The maximum gradient of the ramp shall be kept 1:12 except for when the level

difference is more than 3000 mm, the gradient of the slope shall be 1:20.

iv.

The ramp width shall be 1.2 - 1.8 m, the latter is preferred to accommodate both an

adult with a pram and a small child walking beside or two wheelchairs side by side.

The minimum clear width of a ramp shall increase correspondingly as the level

difference addressed by the ramp increases.

vi.

Ramps and landing surfaces shall be non-glary, smooth, level, even and slip

resistant even when wet. Outdoor ramps and their surface shall be designed to

prevent water from accumulating on the walking surfaces. The surface finish shall be

hard and suitable for the volume of traffic that the ramp is likely to experience.

(10)Landings for universal accessibility in public spaces shall be designed as per the following

guidelines-

An end landing shall be provided at the bottom and the top of a sloped path, a

stepped path, or a ramp and where the run changes direction.

(11)Steps or stairs for universal accessibility in public spaces shall be designed as per the

following guidelines-

The materials selected for the surface finish of the stairs shall be firm and slip

resistant especially if surfaces are likely to become wet due to location or use, or if

spillage occurs. Slippery surfaces like granite, glazed tiles shall be avoided.

ii.

The stairs landing shall be minimum 1500 mm deep.

iii.

Steps shall be of a consistent height and depth throughout the staircase.

iv.

Projecting nosing and open stairs shall not be provided to minimize the risk of

stumbling.

The surface width of a stepped path and stair shall be not less than 1.2 m.

(12)Handrails for universal accessibility in public spaces shall be designed as per the following

guidelines-

For stepped path, stairs and ramps, handrails shall meet the following requirements

a.A second handrail, with a lower profile than the first one, shall be provided.

The height to the top of the second handrail should be between 650 mm

and 750 mm above the surface of a ramp, the pitch line of a stair, and the

surface of a landing.

b.There shall be enough distance between the two handrails.

c.They shall be provided on both the sides;

d.They shall be continuous, even at the landings.

e.They shall extend at least 300 mm beyond the first and last nosing.

f. A handrail shall not project into a transverse circulation path unless it is

continuous and intended to form part of the guidance along that path.

g.The end of the horizontal extension should be turned towards the wall on the

closed side of the ramp or stairs or be turned down and terminate at the floor

or ground level.

h.They shall have a minimum clear space of 50 mm from the walls;

i. The height to the top of a handrail shall be between 850 mm and 950 mm

above the surface of a ramp, the pitch line of a stair, and the surface of a

landing.

(13)Drinking water facility for universal accessibility in public spaces shall be designed as per

the following guidelines-

Wall/Post-mounted cantilevered units shall have a clear floor space of at least

900 mm × 1200 mm.

ii.

The front edge of the unit shall extend 430-480 mm from the wall. It shall have a

clear knee space between the bottom of the apron/ equipment and floor or ground of

at least 900 mm wide, 200 mm deep extending from the front edge of the equipment

to back towards the wall, and 700 mm high. It shall have a toe space not less

than 900 mm wide, 300 mm high, extending from the back wall to a maximum of 150

mm.

iii.

Freestanding or built-in-drinking water units not having a clear space under them

shall have a clear floor space of at least 1 200 mm wide × 900 mm in front of the unit.

iv.

Spout heights should be between 800-900 mm, measured from the floor to the spout

outlet. The maximum distance of the spout from the front edge of the drinking water

facility shall be 125 mm. There shall be water glass provision; a minimum 100 mm

space below the spout outlet shall be provided to allow for the insertion of a cup or

glass.

Wall-mounted drinking water provision in an alcove is preferred because it does not

create a hazard for persons with visual impairments. The provision of two drinking

facilities at different heights are very convenient for standing adults, people in

wheelchairs and children. Where only one is provided, it shall be at a height

of 700 mm above floor level.

vi.

Quality control and monitoring system should be incorporated. The pipes and water

tank should be regularly cleaned and disinfected at regular intervals.

vii.

Out of two outlets, one of the outlets of water ATMs should be placed at 60cm height

for ease of use for children and wheel chaired persons.

viii.

If the water ATM is placed on a platform or pedestal, a minimum space of

1.5mX1.5m should be provided in front of it for manuring of wheelchair and stroller.

(14)Toilet rooms and sanitary rooms shall be designed as per the following guidelines-

Design specifications for all public toilets shall be referred from National Building

Code, Vol. 1.

a.Male section shall have one urinal with support grab bars for ambulant

disabled and at least one urinal for children at a lower height;

b.Both male and female section shall have one WC for ambulant disabled.

c.One Type A unisex accessible toilet room with independent entrance; and

d.Depending on footfall, one Type B accessible toilet in both male and female

toilet groups.

e.The accessible toilet room shall be located as close as possible to the

entrance/ reception/ waiting area of the building and should be easy to find. It

should not be so located that it compromises the privacy of users.

f. Public toilets should be designed to minimize hand contact as far as possible

for hygienic reasons. Electronic products for toilets such as flush valves and

faucets require minimum maintenance but offer enhanced operations that

promote sanitation and perceived cleanliness because of hands-free

operation.

g.Clear signage should be designated for each gender of required public toilet

facilities. The location of the signs should be near the entrance to each toilet

facility and clearly displayed at noticeable locations in main traffic

passageways to direct the public to the toilets.

h.Dustbins with covers operated without hand contact e.g., foot pedal or

electronic motion sensor devices should also be provided near urinals for

users who need to wash and clean up after urinating for hygienic purposes.

i. In both male and female toilets, a minimum of 1 baby seat should be provided

in the WC cubicle. Signage should be displayed on cubicle doors to indicate

the presence of a baby seat.

j. Diaper changing stations, benches or tables should be placed in both male

and female toilets where families may utilize the facility.

k.In female toilet, a minimum of 1 urinal with modesty board should be provided

for male children accompanied by their female parents/guardians.

l. In both male and female toilets, a minimum of 1 WC for children should be

provided.

m.in the WC cubicle. Alternatively, dual adult and child seat cover can be

provided for adult WCs.

n.Signages should be displayed on cubicle doors to indicate sit or squat-type

WCs. This facilitates the public users to queue up in front of the cubicle for

their preferred type of WCs when the toilet is under heavy usage.

o.Introducing plants which can be easily maintained inside the toilets as well as

surrounding the public toilets.

p.Placing of wall pictures and illuminated with delicate lighting. The pictures or

wallpapers should be waterproof (e.g., made of impervious material).

q.Placing of ornaments or sculptures at the ‘dead’ corners of the toilets.

r. An assistance alarm, which can be reached from changing or shower seats,

from the WC and by a person lying on the floor, shall be provided in all

accessible toilets and accessible sanitary rooms. This alarm should be

connected to an emergency help point, or where a member of staff can assist.

(15)Lactation room for universal accessibility in public spaces shall be designed as per the

following guidelines-

The lactation room size should be minimum 2000mm X 2000mm as it allows for a

1500 mm radius circle with 600 mm deep counters on two walls. Other configurations

such as 3000mm X 1500mm can also work. The facility should have comfortable

seating and washing area and a changing platform in the booth or pod.

ii.

The walls of the lactation room should reach up to the structure above to minimize

sound transmission over them into adjacent spaces. The room should be dim lit and

ventilated while maintaining privacy for the user. User-operated deadbolt and

occupied tag should also be provided.

iii.

An extended lactation room that has a small waiting and seating area, television,

counter for baby items purchase and separate lactation rooms can be provided in the

city level parks.

CHAPTER – III CHILD FRIENDLY DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR

PARKS

5.Guidelines for parks shall be under three categories-

6.Accessibility provision in parks shall be done as following –

Accessibility provision for approach to the park shall adhere to the standards as prescribed

in Table No.-1 below-

Table No.-1: Accessibility provision for approach to the park

S. No

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

( 1 )

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Ease of access

Tabletop crossings on major junctions within 200 m of

the park and speed tables/ speed breakers on the streets

adjacent to the park entry (within 10 m) shall be provided

which are connected to the sidewalks.

Annexure 1,

Part 1.A

Guideline: B3

Exhibit 4

Pg. 62

PBI

ii.

If the streets adjacent to the park are less than 12 m or

equivalent the street right of way (RoW) shall be

designed as a shared street.

Annexure 1,

Part 1.A

Guideline B4

Pg.62

PBI

Parking management

A dedicated Passenger Pick up Drop Off Point (PPUDO)

for each park entrance shall be clearly demarcated within

20 - 50 m of the park entrance(s)

Annexure 1,

Part 1.A

Guideline C1

Exhibit 6

Pg.64

PBI

ii.

The parking lot as well as Passenger Pick up Drop Off

Point (PPUDO) shall be well connected to the pedestrian

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Figure 4 Approach to the park

Figure 5 Park entrance

Figure 6 Within the park

i. Approach to the park

comprises of immediate

surrounding while

reaching the park(refer

figure 5)

ii.Park entrance comprises

of the park entrance and

entrance zone(the

recessed area in front of

the park ) (refer figure 5)

iii.Within the park will

comprise of space inside

the park (refer figure 6)

walkways leading to the park entry without any hindrance

or discontinuity. Both steps and ramps shall be provided

wherever necessary to provide universal access.

Guideline C2

Exhibit 5, 6

Pg.64

iii.

At least 3% of the dedicated-on street parking for park

shall be reserved for strollers/ people with disability

Annexure 1,

Part 1.A

Guideline C3

Exhibit 5

Pg.64

PBI

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers whether the provision is mandatory denoted by ‘M’ or optional

denoted by ‘O’

ii.

Accessibility provision for park entrance shall adhere to the standards as prescribed

in Table No.-2 below-

Table No.- 2: Accessibility provision for park entrance

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

( 1 )

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Entrance organization

A minimum of 1.8 m recessed area/plaza between the park

entry and the street shall be provided.

Annexure 1,

Part 1.A

Guideline D1,

Exhibit 7,8

Image 15

Pg.66.

Table 1.1

PBI

ii.

The entrance plaza shall be levelled, non-slip and

continuous, and shall be provided with tactile orientation.

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: D2

Pg. 66

iii.

The park entry shall be visible from all sides of the street

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: D3

Pg. 66

PBI

iv.

Provision of widened openings or entrances (up to 4 m) for

a larger group of 15 – 20 children shall be provided in

community, city level and district level parks.

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: D5

Pg. 66

PBI

The park entrance is mandated to be universally accessible

design guidelines for which shall be adapted from BDA

Child Friendly Public Space GENERAL Design

Regulations,2024

Refer to

Chapter III.

General

guidelines

(Applicable to

all public

spaces) 8. -9.

Pg. 16 of this

document

Gate design

The gate design of the park should allow visibility inside the

park from the street or entrance

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: F1

Pg. 72

PBI

Minimum height of the gate shall be about 1.4 m

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: F2

Pg. 72

Exhibit 12

The gate handle or latch shall be installed at an accessible

height for reaching, between 800 mm and 1100 mm above

floor level.

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: F3

Pg. 72

Entrances shall have a clear minimum width of 1.8m.

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: F6

Pg. 72

The swing of the gate shall open all the way onto the open

space.

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: F7

Pg. 72

Wicket gates as rear entry points shall be provided

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: F8

Pg. 72

Drainage grill or cattle catchers shall not be placed in front

of the park entrances.

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: F9

Pg. 72

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

iii.

Accessibility provision within the park shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in

Table No.-3 below-

Table No.- 3: Accessibility provision within the park

S.No.

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

( 1 )

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Walkways

The entrances shall directly connect to a continuous

dedicated stroller-friendly walkway inside public spaces

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

PBI

such as parks, playgrounds, and institutions

Guideline: G1

Pg. 74

Exhibit: 14

The walkway shall be at least 1.8 m in width.

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: G2

Pg. 74

Image: 24

The walkway shall be paved, non-slippery, levelled and shall

have a gradual slope towards the drain.

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: G3

Pg. 74

Tactile pavement shall be present on the walkway

intersections, level differences and on the entrance of every

zone within the park. The tactile paver shall be in the same

level as the pavement of the walkway for seamless

transition.

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: G4

Pg. 74

PBI

Public convenience and utilities

All the amenities such as public toilets, drinking water

facility, help desk shall be mandated to be universally

accessible design specifications for which shall be adapted

from BDA Child Friendly Public Space GENERAL Design

Regulations,2024

Refer to

Chapter III.

General

guidelines

(Applicable to

all public

spaces)13

and 14

Pg. 17,18 of

this document

PBI

Provide garbage bins beside benches, resting points and

along frequently used pedestrian routes in the park.

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline:

H10

Pg. 77

Provide adequate garbage bins in high activity zones of the

park.

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline:

H11

Pg. 77

Careful selection of dustbins in the park which consists of

bins not more than 1 m in height along with the regular

dustbins.

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline:

H12

Pg. 77

PBI

The location of the benches and seating shall not hamper

the overall circulation within the park.

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline:

H14

Pg. 77

PBI

Activity areas

The site shall have proper drainage to avoid water pooling

under equipment. Steep slopes shall not be constructed.

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: I1

Pg. 80

PBI

The play area within the park shall be accessible and

inclusive to children of abilities. The design specifications

shall be adapted from BDA Child Friendly Public Space

GENERAL Design Regulations,2024

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: I2

Pg. 80

Chapter III.

General

guidelines

(Applicable to

all public

spaces)1.

Pg. 13 of this

document

PBI

Playground surfacing shall extend at least 1.8 m beyond the

equipment.

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: I3

Pg. 80

At least three different play objects shall be required for

each play area within the park.

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: I6

Pg. 80

PBI

Areas with exposed utilities, steep slopes, water body etc.

shall be strategically located away from the children’s play

area.

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: I7

Pg. 80

PBI

Areas such as flower gardens which needs visual access

and not physical access shall be demarcated with the help

of bollards or other barriers which prevent physical access

but not visual. Walkways shall not be provided inside such

areas

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: I8

Pg. 80

PBI

Ensure that the yoga platform is well connected or easily

accessible to all the pathways

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: I10

Pg. 81

PBI

Ensure that yoga platform is easily accessible for all age

groups and all abilities regarding platform entry, surfacing.

Provision of a ramp or steps shall be a priority in case of

raised platform for Yoga Pindy.

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: I11

Pg. 81

PBI

If proposed, Yoga Pindy shall be designed on the same

level as the lawn area.

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: I12

Pg. 81

Provide minimum 0.5 acres of skating area and ensure it is

accessible for all age group regarding space, surface, and

pathway.

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: I13

Pg. 81

Provide a pedestrian path linking the skate rink to the park’s

primary circulation path.

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: I14

Pg. 81

The open gym shall be in a high activity zone within the park

and the area shall be unobstructed by trees and easily

accessible from all the pathways.

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: I15

Pg. 81

PBI

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

7.Safety provision in parks shall be done as following –

Safety provision for approach to the park shall adhere to the standards as prescribed

in Table No.-4 below-

Table No.- 4: Provision of safety for approach to the park

S.No.

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Traffic calming measures

Local streets with a carriageway of less than 6 m, around

the park, shall be converted into a shared street. Selection

of material as per the specifications for shared streets.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: A3

Pg. 86

PBI

The streets with no central median, around the park, shall

be a No overtaking/ Passing Zone.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: A7

Pg. 88,

Exhibit 20 Pg.

PBI

Installation of Pelican Signals as well as Audio Signals at

major crossroads, junctions and tabletop crossings near

parks.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: A9

Pg. 88,

Exhibit 20

Image 36

Pg. 89

PBI

Safety signage around the parks on major junctions,

crossings and building entrances shall be mandatory.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline:

A10

Pg. 88-89

Exhibit 20

Image 37

PBI

If there is a vacant land parcel0

F¹or a dead space within 100

m of the park entrance, it shall be converted into a resting

space or an active space.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline:

A11

PBI

1 If the vacant land parcel is under government ownership, the authority will align the guideline with existing

plans for the parcel. If the land parcel falls under the category of a prime real estate land, the guideline shall

not be applicable. In case of private land parcel, the land shall be acquired after prior discussion with the land

owner and on the basis of an incentive model.

Pg. 88-89

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

ii.

Safety provision for park entrance shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in

Table No.-5 below-

Table No.- 5: Safety provision for park entrance

S.No.

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Control points

The park entry should be located strategically while

considering the following points while designing the park.

a) Consider where most pedestrians will be coming

from and how they will arrive at the playground.

Position gates and entrances accordingly

b) Placing the park entrance on a residential or a local

street will be the most beneficial to the residents in

terms of both safety and accessibility. If the park is

being developed in a commercial/ institutional area,

the entrance of the park shall be on a busy street to

ensure eyes on the street.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: B1

Pg. 90-91

Exhibit 21

Image 38

PBI

The number of entry points to a housing area or a

neighbourhood level park shall be limited to 3 no. s, with

only 1 gate acting as a primary entry point.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: B2

Pg. 90

Table: 1.3

A CCTV camera shall be installed at all the entry and exit

points of the park and must be monitored live.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: B3

Pg. 90

Image 39

Installation of panic buttons near the ramp access or near

the entrances. It shall be at a height of 1 m or below for a

child or a person with disability to be able to use it easily in

case of emergencies.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: B4

Pg. 90

Floor markers shall show exit routes in case of

emergencies.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: B5

Pg. 90

Fencing

To retain a visual connection between the park and the

street, the fencing shall be kept at 1.2 m to 1.5 m in height.

Visually permeable fences are the most preferred. The park

shall be fenced on all sides.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: C1

Pg. 92

Image: 41

The fence shall not have a pointed spike at the end or

rusted surface.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: C2

Pg. 92

Image: 42

All the major sides of the park shall be fenced but with

enough visibility outside and inside the park.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: C3

Pg. 92

PBI

The plaza/ recessed area before the park entrance shall be

well paved, well-lit and shall use non-skid material.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: D1

Pg. 93

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

iii.

Provision of safety for inside the park shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in

Table No.-6 below-

Table No.-6: Provision of safety inside the park

S.No.

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Walkways

Solid walls shall not be constructed along the walkways

within the park.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: E2

Pg. 94

Exhibit: 22

PBI

Low planting, not exceeding 0.5 meters in height, shall be

planted along routes.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: E3

Pg. 94

Image: 45

The walkways shall be well-lit. Lighting specifications and

lux levels shall be referred from the Part 1.C Legibility in

Annexure 1.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: E4

Pg. 94

PBI

The material used for the pavement shall be anti-skid,

levelled and shall be lined with tactile marker in case of a

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

level difference. The material of the pavement shall not

hinder the movement of a stroller or a wheelchair.

Guideline: E5

Pg. 94

Children play areas

The play area within the park shall be fenced from all the

side or shall be lined with hedges. Ensure unobstructed

sightlines for supervisors.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: F1

Pg. 95

Image: 46

Exhibit: 23

(Pg.97)

Combine playing objects with the adequate floor covering.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: F3

Pg. 95

Image: 47-48

(pg.97)

Maximum allowable height of the play equipment of 1.2 m to

1.5m shall be considered.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: F4

Pg. 95

Surfacing shall be at least 0.3m deep and extend at least

1.8m in all directions around stationary equipment and

depending on the height of the equipment, surfacing may

extend farther than 1.8m’.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: F5

Pg. 95

Table 1.4

(Pg.97)

The critical fall height shall be 110 cm min and 300 cm

maximum. The thickness of the tile will vary according to the

fall height.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: F6

Pg. 95

Image: 46

Exhibit 24

(Pg.97)

Provide minimum 0.2 m space for swings with limited

sideway motion

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: F7

Pg. 98-99

Exhibit 25

Table 1.5

Shaded spots shall be provided wherever caregivers need

to wait and have good sightlines of play areas.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: F9

Pg. 98

Ensure ground to be flat, levelled and evenly surfaced.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline:

F10

Pg. 98

Ensure play surface to be greater than the actual play

structure for safe landing

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline:

F11

Pg. 98

Potential hazard in the area like low hanging branches,

utility lines shall not be close to any play equipment, or the

children play area

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline:

F12

Pg. 98

Slip-resistant and skid-resistant pavers shall be used

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline:

F14

Pg. 98

CCTV shall be installed in the children’s play area.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline:

F16

Pg. 98

Platforms higher than 30 inches shall have guardrails or

barriers. Ensure that no edge or surface is sharp or rusted.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline:

F17

Pg. 98

Other areas such as yoga pindy, amphitheatre, skating

rink

Areas shall be labelled for age-appropriateness.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: G1

Pg. 100

Table 1.6

Image 52

Ensure slip resistant, heat resistant, durable and smooth

surfacing for open gyms, yoga platform, skating rink.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: G4

Pg. 100

Provide 5 feet minimum tubular steel (non-climbable)

perimeter fence enclosing the entire skate area.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: G5

Pg. 100

Skate elements which includes complexity and degree of

difficulty shall only be provided based on the community

needs and desires.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: G7

Pg. 100

PBI

Ensure flush transition from one surfacing to another.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: G8

Pg. 100

PBI

Landscape

Avoid planting poisonous, thorny and skin irritants

vegetation species in parks. Such plants should be planted

within closed areas.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: H1

Pg. 101

Table 1.7

Passive areas

Single stepped level difference in passive areas shall not be

constructed.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

PBI

Guideline: I2

Pg. 102

Passive areas shall be well lit and shall be clearly visible

from distance.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: I3

Pg. 102

PBI

Plant larger canopy evergreen/flowering trees with clear

height of 2.5 m to provide natural shading with natural

surveillance.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: I4

Pg. 102

Appropriate fencing around the passive areas which act as a

barrier between the child and the area. The fence should be

1 m or more in height.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: I5

Pg. 102

Image: 53

Public convenience

Ensure that the pipelines are kept clean throughout the year

to prevent from contamination.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: J1

Pg. 102

Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance in and around the

drinking water fountain to avoid water logging.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: J2

Pg. 102

The restrooms shall be planned close to the activity areas

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: J4

Pg. 102

PBI

All toilets shall have adequate water supply, shall be well lit,

clean and regularly maintained.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: J5

Pg. 102

Image: 54

PBI

Place kiosk / restaurant close to the entrance or activity

areas.

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: J7

Pg. 102

Ensure that the kiosk is universally accessible through

provision of height specific counter

Annexure 1

Part 1.B

Guideline: J8

Pg. 102

Note:

(i) The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

8.Legibility provision in parks shall be done as following –

Legibility provision for approach to the park shall adhere to the standards as

prescribed in Table No.-7 below-

Table No.- 7: Legibility provision for approach to the Park

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Signage

Cautionary Signage

a) Location: These signages shall be installed at

strategic locations such as landmarks or any public

spaces. For example, “Go slow, Park entrance ahead”

or “Silent Zone ahead” shall be installed on either side

of the street at about 50 m distance from the entrance

gate to provide enough time for a vehicle to bring

vehicle in permissible speed limits. The signage shall

be mounted on a single post on the left-hand side of

the moving traffic.

b) Information of signage: The signage shall show

cautionary text or symbol, distance and/or directional

arrows.

c) Representation: For traffic signages, IRC 067: Code

of Practice for Road Signs shall be followed. Use of

universal symbols and pictorial representation shall

be encouraged.

d) Multilingual signage board, both in English and

Odia language, shall be installed.

e) Text and symbols: Preferably signage shall be

single post signage with long viewing distance for

vehicles from 12 m to 50 m, the text size may range

between 50 mm to 150 mm

Annexure 1

Part 1.C

Guideline: A6

Pg. 111

Table 1.10

Exhibit 31

Image 60

Public art

Low hanging branches of trees should not create

obstructions in the movement of people. The trees planted on

the buffer, between bicycle tracks and walkways should have

a visual clearance of about 0.6m to 2.5 m height. Trees of

height 2 to 2.5m with a larger canopy shall be selected for

natural shading and clearance. Hedges planted shall have a

maximum height of 0.6 m.

Annexure 1

Part 1.C

Guideline: E5

Pg. 115

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

ii.

Legibility provision at park entrance shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in

Table No.-8 below:

Table No.- 8: Legibility provision at park entrance

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Signages

Park Entrance Board

a) Location: The entrance board shall be located at the

most prominent location preferably on the right-hand

side of the entrance gate to ensure legibility for both

pedestrians and vehicles.

b) Information on Signage: The park entrance board

shall contain the name of the park in bold and clear

letters along with park timings, development,

maintaining authority and brief about the park.

c) Representation: Multilingual signage board shall be

both in English and Odia language. The text should

be represented in braille as well at a height of 0.9m to

1.4m as per the standards prescribed in Modern

Building Bye Laws 2016 by MoHUA. The board shall

be mounted on a compound wall near the entrance

gate of park. Instead of one board, two different

boards can be installed on either side of the park

entrance.

d) Text and symbol: The text of park name shall be for

long distance viewing from 20 to 40 m. Rest of the

text can be for short distance viewing. From 6 to 12m.

e) If separate gates are provided for entry and exit of

pedestrians as well as at the entry points of parking

area, it shall be clearly mentioned on the doorways.

Annexure 1

Part 1.C

Guideline: G1

Pg. 116

Exhibit 32

Map of the park

a) Location: The map of park shall be placed either at

the entrance recessed area of immediately after

entering the park from the gate. It shall be placed in

such a way that it would not obstruct view of park, or

any other object should not overshadow it.

b) Information on the Map: The map shall show basic

zoning, pathways, activity areas, public utilities, other

entry & exists, assembly points, emergency routes

along with the location of the map itself (you are

here). For providing further orientation, scale, north

direction, directional arrows shall be marked on the

map.

c) Representation: Use of universal symbols and

pictorial representation is a must. Multilingual signage

Annexure 1

Part 1.C

Guideline: G2

Pg. 117

Exhibit 33

board shall be in English, Hindi and Odia language.

The text shall be represented in braille at a lower level

ranging from 0.9m to 1.4m height as per the

standards prescribed in Modern Building Bye Laws

2016 by MoHUA. The Map size shall vary between

1.8 x 1.8m to 2.4 x 3.0m.

d) Text and symbols: Preferably map shall be wall or

frame/screen mounted, informative signage with

shorter viewing distance up to 6 m to 3 m, the text

size may range between 60mm to 36mm.

Notice and event board

a) Location: The notice board shall be in the foyer area

of park entrance with clear accessibility up to the

board.

b) Reflective markers: Use of different reflective

markers, light strips and colour strips can be used for

demarcating and highlighting ramp and stair start, end

points and edges. The markers shall be continued

inside the park along the walkways

Annexure 1

Part 1.C

Guideline: H1-

Pg. 118

Image 73

Lighting

The entrance and exit of the park, shall be well lit. Light posts

should be selected as per the size of foyer, entrance gate

and overall scale of the entry. The park entrance should have

a minimum lux of 20 lux. The temperature of it can vary from

3000 to 3500k providing a glare free luminacins.

Annexure 1

Part 1.C

Guideline: I1

Pg. 118

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

iii.

Legibility provision within the park shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in

Table No.-9 below:

Table No.- 9: Legibility provision within the park

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Signages

Directional Signage

a) Location: The directional signage shall be installed at

all the walkway junctions and at the entry points of

active or passive zones.

b) Information on Signage: These signage boards

shall contain all names of all zone entries in the

immediate vicinity of 50m to 100 m. These should be

accompanied by directional arrows for further

navigation. Nearest utility available should be marked

on it with the help of universal symbols.

Annexure 1

Part 1.C

Guideline: K1

Pg. 119

Exhibit 34

c) Representation: Multilingual signage board shall be

in English and Odia language. The text shall be

represented in brail text at lower level ranging from

0.9m to 1.4m height as per the standards prescribed

in Modern Building Bye Laws 2016 by MoHUA. The

board shall be preferably mounted on compound wall

near entrance gate of park. Instead of one board, two

different boards can be installed on either side of the

park entrance.

d) Text and symbol: These should be single or double

post mounted informative signage with shorter

viewing distance up to 6 m to 3 m, the text size may

range between 60mm to 36mm. Already developed

and established signage designs by Horticulture

department of BDA should be adopted inside the

park.

Informative Signage

a) Location: These boards shall be located at the

entrance point of important active and passive zones

of the parks such as open gym, children pay area,

jungle gym, yoga or skating area, flower gardens,

urban agriculture area etc.

b) Information on Signage: Name of the zone along with

general information about the zone shall be written on

the boards. Also, how to use the equipment or games,

if any, shall also be added to the board. These boards

can be installed near the equipment. For children play

area, pictorial representation of games as compiled in

Child Play Book by BUKC can be drawn on passive

walls or boards depicting how to play these games.

c) Representation: Multilingual signage board

preferably in English and Odia language. Also, as

mentioned in the earlier section the boards should be

both represented in pictures/ drawings as well as text.

Preferably these types of boards can be mounted

directly over the floor and can have a height of 1.2 to

1.5m from floor height. The text should be

represented in brail text at lower level ranging from

0.9m to 1.4m height as per the standards prescribed

in Modern Building Bye Laws 2016 by MoHUA.

d) Text and symbol: These should be single or double

post mounted informative signage with shorter

viewing distance up to 6 m to 3 m, the text size may

range between 60mm to 36mm. Already developed

and established signage designs by Horticulture

department of BDA should be adopted inside the

park.

Annexure 1

Part 1.C

Guideline: K2

Pg. 120

Exhibit 35

Cautionary signage

a) Strategic locations to provide warnings E.g., ‘Steps

ahead’ or ‘Do not spit’ etc. Preferably the signage

should be mounted on single post or installed on the

barricading on the edges of walkways.

b) Information of signage: The signage should show

cautionary text or symbol, distance and/or directional

Annexure 1

Part 1.C

Guideline: K3

Pg. 121

Exhibit 36

arrows. The Following category signage should be

installed at minimum.

c) Representation: signage plaques should be used

following the similar language of signage designed by

Horticulture department of BDA. The size of these

plaques can range between 45cm X 25cm to 60cm X

25cm.

d) Text and symbols: Preferably signage should be

single post signage with long viewing distance for

vehicles from 12m to 50 m, the text size may range

between 120mm to 500mm. 6 m to 3 m, the text size

may range between 60mm to 36mm.

e) Installation of signage should be done carefully

considering the orientation and light posts in the

immediate vicinity. The signage installed should be

well lit.

Floor markings

General guide markings on floors shall be represented by

drawing universal symbols of wheelchair, footsteps, arrows,

steps ahead marking etc.

Annexure 1

Part 1.C

Guideline: L2

Pg. 122

Image 78

Lighting

The lighting fixture plan shall be prepared in accordance with

the planting plan to avoid any overshadowing of areas or to

ensure lighting is not hindered by the vegetation’s canopy.

Annexure 1

Part 1.C

Guideline: M2

Pg. 123

Exhibit 79

PBI

All the accessible areas should be well lit with minimum

illumination of 10 lux, whereas passive areas should always

have a minimum illumination of 5 lux.

Annexure 1

Part 1.C

Guideline: M3

Pg. 123

Table 1.13

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

9.Environment provision in parks shall be done as following -

Environment provision for approach to the park shall adhere to the standards as

prescribed in Table No.-10 below:

Table No.- 10: Environment provision for approach to the park

Child friendly guidelines

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Public art

Street art shall be incorporated around the park within 800m

walking distance from the entrance.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: B3

Pg. 132

Image 84

PBI

Street furniture

Different shapes, colours in accordance with the theme of the

park near 1km radius shall be adopted for the street furniture.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: C1

Pg. 133

Image 86

PBI

Health and hygiene

Noise Pollution Prevention measure:

The streets adjoining parks shall be declared silence zone or

no honking zones.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: E1

Pg. 136

Image 93

PBI

The street edges facing park should be treated with sound

pollution mitigation barriers such as: Landscaped earth

mounds, hedges, dense foliage trees, Perforated boundary or

fencing surfaces, speed breakers and barriers to lower the

speed before the zone starts

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: E2

Pg. 136

It shall be preferred to locate parks away from major

junctions, heavy vehicle traffic movement and identified

congestion points.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: E3

Pg. 136

PBI

If any park exists within the major traffic area, then, time-

based street closures for vehicles can be followed at peak

hours of the park.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: E4

Pg. 136

PBI

There shall be a toilet block at 500 m from the entrance gate

of the park on each arm. All toilets should have adequate

water supply and should be calculated as per 200 litres for

flushing toilet, 70 litres for washing hand and or floor, 2 litres

for flushing urinals per 10 number of users.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline:

E15

Pg. 139

Image 97

PBI

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

ii.

Environment provision at park entrance shall adhere to the standards as prescribed

in Table No.-11 below:

Table No.- 11: Environment provision at park entrance

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Aesthetics

Elements with different colour, textures, making different

soothing sound should help stimulate the sight, hearing

abilities, touch sense, impacting children psychology shall be

incorporated starting from the entrance. Compound walls can

be made up of brick jail patterns, braille wall, curvilinear walls

with cut outs to play with natural day light and shadow,

bamboo curtains etc.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: F1-

Pg. 140

Image 98

PBI

Comfort

A guard or park guide shall be present all the time at the

entrance of the gate to greet and navigate children. Event

based colourful costumes of different child friendly mascots

shall also be encouraged.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: G1

Pg. 141

PBI

The entrance of the park shall have a small waiting area

facilitated with benches or seating spaces for both children

and elderly. Different types of conventional as well as non-

conventional permanent seating units can be used for the

same.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: G2

Pg. 141

Image 99

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

iii.

Environment provision within the park shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in

Table No.-12 below:

Table No.- 12: Environment provision within the park

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Character

While designing and curating any park, a theme shall be

finalized for the park depending upon the surrounding context

as given in Draft Parks and Open Space Masterplan of

Bhubaneswar. The colour palette shall resonate with the

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: H1

Pg. 142

PBI

overall theme of the park.

No space in the park shall have illumination less than 5 lux at

any operational hours of the park. Temperature of the lights

in park can range between 3000K to 3500K for a soothing

effect.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: H2

Pg. 142

All the pathways of park should be at least 50% shaded all

throughout the day. Natural or artificial elements can be used

for shading them.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: H3

Pg. 142

PBI

Landscape

For plantation plan of any new park or redevelopment of

park, Planting Palette developed for Bhubaneswar under

Parks and Open Spaces Master Plan shall be referred.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: I1

Pg. 142

PBI

Existing water bodies in the park, if any, shall be retained and

restored and developed as water fountains, lily pond, or

natural aquarium etc.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: I2

Pg. 142

PBI

A mix of various sensory landscape elements like reflexology

path, scented and edible plant garden, sandpits, water

features, musical instruments, different coloured and textured

maze gardens, etc. shall be provided. The zones should also

have a mix of play areas, lawns, dense vegetation areas,

shaded active and passive spaces etc.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: I3

Pg. 142

The signage, labels, waste bins and damaged equipment

shall be replaced in phases or new signage shall be installed.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: I5

Pg. 142

PBI

For finalizing the children play area, Annexure VI of Parks

and Open Spaces Master plan that provides ‘Play equipment

palette’ shall be referred.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: I5

Pg. 142

PBI

Comfort/park elements

The benches shall abide by the guidelines provided in the

Child Friendly Bhubaneswar General Design Guidelines.

Refer to

Chapter III.

General

guidelines

(Applicable to

all public

spaces) 3.

Pg.14 of this

document

Seating spaces should be evenly distributed throughout the

park at every 50-60 meters in high volume pedestrian areas

and 100 meters in medium and low pedestrian areas. The

arrangement of seating can vary as per the use.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: K3

Pg. 144

PBI

The park should provide different types of conventional as

well as non-conventional sensory elements and play

equipment to stimulate touch, sight, smell, sound and taste. It

may include bright coloured elements, braille signboards,

tactile platforms, colourful & edible herbal garden, interactive

musical elements, various textured pathway like sand, chips,

gravel, tactile, wood, brick, etc., textured touch pads,

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: K6

Pg. 144

Image 102

magnifying glass screens, colourful maze, coloured mosaic

tiles, etc.

Lactation booth should be provided in the neighbourhood

level and above parks. The location should be easily

identifiable. Preferably the booths can be near tot-lots so that

the mother can overlook the tot-lot.

The lactation room design shall abide by the guidelines

provided in the Child Friendly Bhubaneswar General Design

Guidelines.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: K7

Pg. 145

Image 103

Refer to

Chapter III.

General

guidelines

(Applicable to

all public

spaces) 15.

Pg. 18 of this

document

PBI

A first-aid kit and nursing room shall also be accommodated

into the unit.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline:

K12

Pg. 145

Cleanliness and hygiene

The solid waste bins system shall be place at every 500 m in

the park along the walkways.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: L1

Pg. 146

PBI

Waste bins system along the walkways, seating spaces,

children play areas, public utilities etc. shall have smaller

containers whereas community waste bins system should be

placed near cafeterias, large picknick spots etc.

a) Community Waste Containers – size 1000-1500Ltrs

b) Small size containers- size 30-50Ltrs

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: L2

Pg. 146

Any waste bin set up shall have at least 2 waste containers

for dry and wet waste demarcated with the help of blue and

green colour respectively and a suitable logo.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: L3

Pg. 146

Wet waste composting system shall be built of adequate

capacity as per the size and amount of biodegradable (Wet

Waste) waste is generated in every park. Box type

composting shall be preferred especially for the

neighbourhood level and city level parks.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: L4

Pg. 146

PBI

All the dustbins shall be emptied every day in the morning.

Sweeping of paths, jogging tracks, pond-side and removing

animal waste, debris etc. shall be done at least twice daily.

Cleaning of benches and equipment shall be cleaned once in

a day. Repair and replace the signs, labels, bins and

damaged equipment using the same designs and child-

friendly colour palette

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: L5

Pg. 146

PBI

Penalty on defaulters for littering/spitting/open urinating in the

park premises shall be imposed.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: L6

Pg. 146

PBI

Storm water drainage system shall be developed in the park

considering the terrain of the park, natural valleys & ridges.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

PBI

Guideline: L7

Pg. 147

A special treatment shall be done for low lying areas by

converting them into either water bodies, rainwater retention

ponds, rainwater harvesting pits, passive dense vegetation

area etc. Use of pervious surfaces, bioswales, rain gardens,

vegetated buffer strips in parks shall be done to detain

stormwater so that a downpour doesn’t wash out large

quantities of sediment and pollutants. Use of hard paved

surfaces should be restricted to the areas where they are

mandatory.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: L8

Pg. 147

Water ATMs shall be placed at every 500 m interval along

the pathways near toilet blocks. Each water ATM shall be of

minimum 500 litres capacity. Drinking water facility guidelines

provided in the general guidelines shall be followed for

design specifications.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline:

L14

Pg. 147 and II.

General

guidelines

1.13

Pg. 18 of this

document

PBI

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

10.Provision of learning in parks shall be done as following -

Learning provision for approach to the park shall adhere to the standards as

prescribed in Table No.-13 below:

Table No.- 13: Learning provision for approach to the Park

Child friendly guidelines

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Signages

Create active facade through public art along the routes.

Annexure 1

Part 1.E

Guideline: A3

Pg. 152

PBI

Incorporate creative mapping, interactive wayfinding in the

sidewalks (like 6 more steps to reach bus stop).

Annexure 1

Part 1.E

Guideline: A4-

Pg. 152

Image 106

PBI

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

ii.

Learning provision at park entrance shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in

Table No.-14 below:

Table No.- 14: Learning provision at park entrance

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Queue manager

Tape or paint various shapes on the floor to show at least 1 -

2 m spacing for maintaining social distancing.

Annexure 1

Part 1.E

Guideline: E1

Pg. 156

Image 114

Providing natural or artificial queue manager with simple

interactive songs for kids.

Annexure 1

Part 1.E

Guideline: E3

Pg. 156

Image 114

PBI

Signages

Depict scenes in the form of sculptures or art forms with

basic information that relate to the theme of the park.

Annexure 1

Part 1.E

Guideline: F1

Pg. 157

Image 115

Colourful, informative and enlarged maps with areas of

interest at park entrances, within the boundaries of the park

and along the set distances of pathway shall be encouraged.

Annexure 1

Part 1.E

Guideline: F4

Pg. 157

Image 116

Provide audio-visual signage or digital kiosk showing greeting

quotes or social messages “Greet everyone with a smile”;

“Wish people around you a happy day”, you are here maps,

any educational general information for kids, etc.

Annexure 1

Part 1.E

Guideline: F5

Pg. 157

Floor marker leading to the park

Use bright, recognizable, clear and playful footmarks placed

at regular intervals on the pavement.

Annexure 1

Part 1.E

Guideline: G1

Pg. 158

Bird or cow feeder

Bird feeder shall be installed at various locations within the

park.

Annexure 1

Part 1.E

Guideline: H1

Pg. 159

Children’s help desk

The park entrance (Community level or city level parks) shall

have a guard room which acts as a help desk for children.

Annexure 1

Part 1.E

PBI

Guideline: I1

Pg. 160

The staff of the park shall be trained to be sensitive to the

users especially children and should know first aid measures,

fire safety measures, all the exit and entry points.

Annexure 1

Part 1.E

Guideline: I2-

Pg. 160

PBI

The help desk shall display a helpline number.

Annexure 1

Part 1.E

Guideline: I4

Pg. 160

PBI

The help desk shall provide pamphlets, small brochures

about the park, play spaces, play equipment, any other

special provision of elements in park like library, herbal

garden, traffic park, etc., fun activities for kids, events, etc.

Annexure 1

Part 1.E

Guideline: I5

Pg. 160

Image 123

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

iii.

Learning provision within the park shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in

Table No.-15below:

Table No.- 15: Learning provision within the park

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Interactive park

Provide interactive walls or interactive sculptures inside the

park.

Annexure 1

Part 1.E

Guideline: J1

Pg. 161

Image 124

Include the local community, artists, and residents especially

children living in the community for various park events, art

installations and other workshops

Annexure 1

Part 1.E

Guideline: J3

Pg. 161

PBI

Unconventional play areas

The play equipment design shall incorporate multiple use and

functionality.

Annexure 1

Part 1.E

Guideline: K1-

Pg. 162

PBI

The surface and material of the play equipment shall

incorporate letters, symbols, alphabets, colours and even a

blackboard to allow free thinking.

Annexure 1

Part 1.E

Guideline: K3

Pg. 162

Creche/ playschool/ library in the park

Set up creche/ playschool/ libraries in the parks

(neighbourhood level or community level) by collaborating

with the local schools.

Annexure 1

Part 1.E

Guideline: L1

Pg. 163

PBI

Programmatic interventions

Follow child friendly Bhubaneswar play book for creating

local play activities in the park.

Annexure 1

Part 1.E

Guideline: M1

Pg. 164

Include elements like water, sounds of nature, sand and soil

etc. for the children to recognize basic elements and various

forms in nature

Annexure 1

Part 1.E

Guideline: M3

Pg. 164

Setup an inhouse park nursery which could initiate events

and programmes like composting workshops, plantation

drives with children etc.

Annexure 1

Part 1.E

Guideline: M4

Pg. 164

Provide informative, indicative and interactive signages near

various kind of activity areas like play spaces, garden area,

sensory area, etc

Annexure 1

Part 1.E

Guideline: M6

Pg. 164

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

CHAPTER – V CHILD FRIENDLY STREETS (APPROACH TO

ANY PUBLIC SPACE)

11.Accessibility provision in the streets shall be done as following –

Accessibility provision in streets shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in Table

No.-16 below-

Table No.- 16: Accessibility provision in pedestrian zone

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

A dedicated pedestrian walkway shall be provided on the

streets with RoW more than 9m. These walkways shall be

raised by 0.15 to 0.20 m from the carriage way.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: A1

Pg. 172

Exhibit 42

Walkway width may vary between minimum 1.8m to

maximum 5 m depending upon the street width frontage and

land use around it.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: A2

Pg. 172

The dedicated walkway width shall be free of any obstruction

due to street furniture, utility, landscape elements for

uninterrupted walking experience.

In case of walkway in front of commercial frontage, minimum

1 m space shall be left in between walkway and commercial

front edge.

In case of walkways adjacent to a compound wall, building or

fencing, 0.5m buffer space shall be added.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: A3

Pg. 172

PBI

Walkways placed adjacent to boundary walls, structures or

property edges shall be at 60 to 80 cm from the edge.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: A4

Pg. 173

PBI

The property entrances shall be preferred on the same level

of the walkways without cut or level variation.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: A5

Pg. 173

PBI

The pedestrian zone shall be separated from the vehicular

traffic using permanent barricades and bollards shall be used

at the access points of properties.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: A6

Pg. 173

Bulky objects such as post boxes shall not be placed outside

the prescribed furniture line. The line of furniture should allow

a clear circulation corridor of 1.8m or minimum 1.2m, wide.

This dimension allows a wheelchair user and a pedestrian to

pass each other without having to give way.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: A8

Pg. 173

Clear distance between two bollards should be 0.3 m. The

segregation can also be demarcated by providing different

texture/ flooring pattern that demarcates the space from the

other zones.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: A9

Pg. 173

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

ii.

Accessibility provision in cycle zone shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in

Table No.-17 below:

Table No.- 17: Accessibility provision in cycle zone

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

A dedicated cycle track shall be provided on the streets with

RoW 24m and above. Sharrow (Shared RoW) can be

provided on the streets with RoW ranging from 9 m to 24m.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: B1

Pg. 174

Exhibit 43

PBI

Minimum width of cycle track should be 2 m for one-way

movement and 3m for two-way movement.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: B2

Pg. 174

A slope steeper than 1:30 shall be avoided.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: B3

Pg. 174

In case of dedicated cycle track, it shall be clearly

demarcated and segregated from the vehicular traffic by

either elevating the track or providing buffer area. The buffer

can vary from 0.5m to 1m depending upon availability of

RoW.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: B4

Pg. 174

For roads with narrow right of way, the segregation can be

limited to 0.15 m in height and 0.3 m in width. The level of the

cycle track may be raised such that the vertical edge from

cycle track is only 75 to 50 mm high.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: B5

Pg. 175

In case of shared cycle tracks, the track shall be clearly

demarcated with thermoplastic paints.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: B6

Pg. 175

At property entrances or junctions, raised driveways and

access ramps shall be provided to give preference to the

cyclists.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: B7

Pg. 175

Preferably the cycle tracks shall be shaded. Natural or

artificial shading devices can be used with minimum vertical

clearance of 2.25m. No branches or foliage should obstruct

the clear view.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: B8

Pg. 175

Cycle parking placed throughout a neighbourhood for

caregivers and kids who cycle. Develop secure parking near

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

PBI

all key destinations.

Guideline: B9

Pg. 175

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

iii.

Accessibility provision for multi utility zone shall adhere to the standards as

prescribed in Table No.-18 below:

Table No.-18: Accessibility provision in Multi Utility Zone (MUZ)

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Multi utility zone shall be planned on streets after leaving

minimum 1.8m clear walkways. Minimum width of MUZ shall

be 2m to accommodate utilities, resting points, transit mode

stoppages etc.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: C1

Pg. 176

Image 130

Exhibit 48

Bus stop

Bus stops at every 500 m distance, preferably it shall be

facilitated with bus queue shelter; universally accessible from

the pedestrian walkway. To minimize pedestrian & cyclists’

conflict at bus stops, cycle lanes must be routed from the rear

of bus stops enhanced by use of landscape, level differences

and other amenities.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: C3

Pg. 176

PBI

Accessible boarding at transit stops and on transit vehicles

assists caregivers with strollers and people with disabilities in

using transit.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: C4

Pg. 177

PBI

Bus stop shall include seating space, transparent sides for

higher visibility. Minimum 50% transparency shall be

maintained.

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: A6

Pg. 60

PBI

A minimum 1.5m space in front of the BQS shall be provided

for waiting passenger with clear height of 3m. Details of BQS

shall be referred from Bhubaneswar Street Design

Guidelines.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: C6

Pg. 177

Preferably a public bicycle sharing (PBS) station and

Intermediate Public Transportation (IPT) stop, auto stand

shall be placed next to the BQS at 15 m (considering the

standard bus length) for last mile connectivity. PBS shall be

placed in such a way that it should not create obstruction in

the bus or other traffic movement. In case the PBS station is

not at the same level of cycle track, a smooth transition

between levels with the help of ramp of slope not more than

1:75. It should be at the level of the Cycle track.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: C6

Pg. 177

PBI

Parking Management

Parking locations: 3% parking spaces should be reserved in

each parking lot for physically challenged people, pregnant

women, or people with stroller. The same should be

demarcated with road markings and universal symbols.

Location of this parking space should be within 30m from the

major public spaces or buildings.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: C7

Pg. 177

PBI

The parking bay should be bigger than the regular parking

bay with 3.60m X 6.00m and a clear pedestrian movement

area of 1.2m

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: C8

Pg. 177

Ground surfaces of parking spaces and access aisles shall

not exceed 1:50 (approximately 2% slope) in any direction.

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: C4

Pg. 64

The length of parking rows shall be limited to 60 m (20-30

contiguous spaces) to create breaks for landscaping and

sidewalk play spaces

Annexure 1

Part 1.A

Guideline: C5

Pg. 64

Street furniture

Seating/Benches: Seating spaces and benches shall be

placed along the pedestrian walkways at an interval of every

100m. The benches shall be placed at the level of walkway

and shall have seamless access without any kerb stone or

planter boxes etc.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: C9

Pg. 180

PBI

In a cluster of seats or benches, one seat in every 5 seats

should be made considering children height and

anthropometry.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline:

C10

Pg. 180

PBI

In case the seating is to be placed facing the carriage way,

1m shall be left between kerb stone of carriage way and seat.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline:

C11

Pg. 180

Public Utilities

A module comprising of toilet units and water ATMs should

be placed at an interval of 500 m to 800 m along the street of

9m and above width.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline:

C13

Pg. 181

PBI

Toilets should be located near every alternate bus-stop.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline:

C14

Pg. 181

PBI

Public toilet design and drinking water facility design shall be

mandatorily according to the design specification as provided

in the Bhubaneswar Child Friendly General Guidelines.

Refer to

Chapter III.

General

guidelines

(Applicable to

all public

spaces) 13. -

PBI

14. Pg.17-

Pg.18 of this

document

Bollards

The bollards shall be placed at all the entry and exit points of

pedestrian only realm, walkways, refuge areas at street

crossings. Clear spacing between the bollards should be 0.9

to 1.2 m.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline:

C20

Pg. 182

Exhibit 49

Kerb

The kerb stone should not be higher than 150mm. It should

be used to demarcate different modes of transit

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline:

C21

Pg. 182

Planter Boxes

Planter boxes can also be used instead of bollards or kerb

stones to segregate longer edges of pedestrian walkways,

cycle tracks or any other restricted entry area. Clear spacing

between planter boxes can be maintained similar as of

bollards

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline:

C22

Pg. 182

Lactation Rooms

Lactation rooms should be located along the E-toilets near

major commercial, office and institutional areas,

transportation hubs. The location of the lactation room should

be easily identifiable, yet visual and sound privacy should be

maintained through design interventions. It should be

facilitated with steps and ramps as per the guidelines.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline:

C23

Pg. 182

PBI

Help Desk

Help desks/ Helpline number should be provided at all the

major junction, commercial & institutional areas,

transportation hub etc. It should be placed at an easily

identifiable locations such as edges of plaza, adjacent to

major commercial areas etc.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline:

C24

Pg. 182

PBI

Lighting

All the areas of street should be always well lit with minimum

10 Lux luminosity. The light fixtures of it should be regularly

monitored and maintained.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline:

C25

Pg. 182

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

iv.

Accessibility provision for street design shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in

Table No.-19 below:

Table No.-19: Accessibility provision for street design

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Signals

Signals should be installed at junctions with traffic volume

count more than 3000.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: D1

Pg. 183

PBI

Provide pelican signal at the mid blocks where minimum

pedestrian volume count is more than 150 per hour on

highest volume cross walk and traffic volume count for the

same period is 600 or more per hour entering the

intersection.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: D2

Pg. 183

Refuge Area

Well demarcated refuge areas shall be provided at the entry

and exit points of pedestrian crossing as well as at the

median with carriage width more than 24m. Minimum width of

median with refuge should be 1.2m and the length of refuge

area should be 3 to 5 m depending on the material choice.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: D3

Pg. 183

Exhibit 50

The pedestrian crossings shall be placed within 250m radius

from the entrance gates of major public open spaces,

transportation hubs, schools and other institutional buildings.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: D4

Pg. 183

Exhibit 50

PBI

To accommodate additional features such as resting areas,

plazas, commercial outlets, toilets etc., bulb outs or chicanes

shall be planned without disturbing seamlessness of

pedestrian walkways, cycle track and carriage way.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: D5

Pg. 183

Exhibit 50

Identify streets to be designed as shared streets, where

vehicles can access the space at very slow speeds, but

priority is given to pedestrians.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: D6

Pg. 183

PBI

Frontage Zone

All the properties with access from the street shall have a

hindrance free access for pedestrians, bicycles and

motorized vehicles.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: D7

Pg. 184

Exhibit 51

PBI

Placement of the street vendors shall be preferably towards

property edges and shall be more easily accessible for

pedestrians and cyclists than vehicular movement on

carriageways.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: D8

Pg. 184

PBI

Landscape

Line of trees shall not be a hindrance to the overall

pedestrian or bicyclist’s movement. Segregation of different

modes of transportation can be done with the help of planter

boxes, line of trees, hedge planting etc. for either to

channelize or restrict movement.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: E1

Pg. 185

PBI

Land Use

Program and cluster critical services and destinations to

reduce trip chaining and journey durations for caregivers and

kids.

Annexure 1

Part 2.A

Guideline: F1

Pg. 185

PBI

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

12.Safety provision in streets shall be done as following –

Safety provision in pedestrian zone shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in

Table No.-20 below:

Table No.-20: Safety provision in pedestrian zone

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Slope of the pedestrian walkway should not exceed more

than 1:16 whereas cross-slope should not be greater than

1:75 at any point to provide safe path for wheelchair and

prams. The path should be clear from any obstruction up to

2.2 m from ground. For visually challenged persons, tactile

pavers should be used for navigation.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: A2

Pg. 190

The surface of walkway should be made up of non-slippery

materials such as Cobble stone, concrete pavers, natural

stones.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: A3

Pg. 190

Ensure that urban streets allow for a variety of speeds,

whether someone is walking quickly with purpose,

meandering slowly, pausing for a rest, or stopping to talk, sell

goods, or eat.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: A4-

Pg. 190

PBI

Install pedestrian signals at intersections to allow pedestrians

to cross the street safely. Display crossing time duration with

a numerical timer during the clearance interval. The

clearance time is generally based on a 1-m/s walking speeds

applied to the total crossing distance. Since many

pedestrians walk below this speed, provide frequent refuge or

time the walk signal to allow for a 0.5-m/s speed.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: A6

Pg. 191

PBI

Provide frequent building entrances to foster active spaces.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: A7

Pg. 191

PBI

Any construction project that obstructs the sidewalk should

be mitigated by providing a temporary sidewalk with a safe

and convenient passage or a clearly marked detour. Provide

adequate lighting beneath scaffolding and other construction

sites.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: A8

Pg. 191

Pedestrian Crossing

Provide level crossings every 80–100 m in urban

environments. Distances over 200 m should be avoided, as

they create compliance and safety issues.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: A9

Pg. 192

PBI

Where vehicle speeds are above 30 km/h and pedestrian

volumes and crossing demands are moderate to high,

provide signalized crossings to support a safe walking

environment.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline:

A10

Pg. 192

PBI

A pedestrian crossing shall be at least as wide as the

sidewalks it connects to and not be less than 3 m wide.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline:

A11

Pg. 192

Pedestrian Refuge areas

Pedestrian refuge islands should be clearly visible to drivers,

be well lit, and provide reflectors for improved night-time

visibility. Pedestrian refuge islands should include curbs,

bollards, or other features to protect people waiting to cross.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline:

A12

Pg. 192

Exhibit 52

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

ii. Safety provision in cycle zone shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in Table

No.-21 below:

Table No.-21: Safety provision in cycle zone

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

The cycle clear path shall be physically separated with

vertical objects or a raised median. It shall be designed on

every street with vehicular speeds more than 30 km/h or with

high vehicular traffic.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: B2

Pg. 194

Image 137

PBI

At cycle crossings such as intersections, turn lanes, or in

front of driveways, markings shall be applied to the roadway

that alert drivers and cyclists to potential conflict areas and

guide cyclists across intersections.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: B3

Pg. 194

Provide cycle signals at intersections to separate cycle and

motor vehicle movements, especially where vehicles turn

across cycle facilities

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: B4

Pg. 194

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

iii.

Safety provision for landscaping shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in Table

No.-22 below:

Table No.-22: Safety provision for landscaping

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Type of trees that ensure unobstructed visibility of the

walkway, cycle track, shall not be planted at the corners and

turnings of street that would create blind spots

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: C1

Pg. 196

While planting trees, it should be made sure that no roots are

damaging drains, compound walls, underground utilities or

the paved/evened surfaces.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: C2

Pg. 196

Species selection should ensure tolerance for today’s climate

and resilience for future change. Consider the following

criteria when planting within an urban context:



Drought tolerance

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: C3

Pg. 196

PBI



Compaction tolerance



Heat tolerance



Wind tolerance



Longevity



Pollution tolerance



Pest and disease susceptibility



Potential as an allergen



Sun and shade tolerance



Predicted maintenance.



Mosquito breeding

Thorny and poisonous species of plants should not be

planted on the streets to prevent the child of potential harm or

allergies. If they are planted, one should ensure that it is not

in the physical reach of people, especially a child.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: C4

Pg. 196

The selection of trees during roadside plantation should take

into consideration the visibility of people on the sidewalk from

all the sides. The minimum height to be considered for the

understory of the tree is 2.5 - 3 m

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: C5

Pg. 196

Bushes, hedges or grass plantation along the street should

not be more than 0.45 - 0.8 m.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: C6

Pg. 196

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

iv.

Safety provision for street design shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in

Table No.-23 below:

Table No.-23: Safety provision for street design

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Traffic Calming Strategies

Setting Speed Limits on streets around public spaces:

Limits of 15-30 km/hr in local streets shall be imposed.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: D1

Pg. 198

PBI

12m or wider street shall have two-way chicane street with

pavements on either side where feasible

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: D2

Pg. 198

PBI

Shared street spaces: Local streets with a carriageway of

less than 6 m could be converted into a shared street.

Choose a material that is associated with pavements for the

shared street.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: D3

Pg. 198

Exhibit 54

PBI

Prioritize pedestrian only streets: Local streets with a

carriageway of 6 m or less than 6 m which provide access to

the public spaces shall be converted into pedestrian only

street to make it safer for children to access.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: D4

Pg. 198

PBI

Crossings/ Speed Tables: Sign-posted crossings or Speeds

Tables are a better option on routes where restriction of

traffic is not possible.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: D5

Pg. 198

Wider Zebra Crossings near landmarks: The Zebra

crossings should be at least 3 – 4 m.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: D6

Pg. 199

PBI

Demarcate public realm from the ROW: Use a natural

buffer, planters, or bollards that cars must drive around to

slow them down further. Keep the planters low, so that small

children playing or walking behind the planters are visible to

oncoming traffic. The spacing between bollards to be

minimum 1.2m for single stroller to cross by.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: D7

Pg. 199

The streets with no central median; around the public spaces

should be a No overtaking/ Passing Zone

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: D8

Pg. 199

PBI

Place crossings at regular intervals

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: D9

Pg. 199

PBI

Promote passive surveillance on streets by introducing visual

interest through a variety of architectural detail and building

materials. This will create more eyes on streets.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline:

D10

Pg. 199

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

Safety provision for priority routes, signals and signage shall adhere to the standards

as prescribed in Table No.-24 below:

Table No.-24: Safety provision for priority routes, signals and signage

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Establish priority routes that connect daily activities of

children:

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: E1

Pg. 202

PBI

The store fronts shall face the main street.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: E2

Pg. 202

PBI

Construction or installation of structures in the public realm

that obstruct views shall be avoided.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: E3

Pg. 202

Install Pelican Signals as well as Audio Signals at major

crossroads, junctions and tabletop crossings especially near

high pedestrian and vehicular volume areas.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: E4

Pg. 202

Use of Safety signage at major junctions, to mark pedestrian

streets, speed limit, pedestrian crossing, cycle tracks,

landmarks such as schools, parks etc.

a) Safety signages in the form of mandatory, cautionary

or informative signage must be present on the streets.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: E5

Pg. 202

Image 139-

141

Safety Signage

Safety signages in the form of mandatory, cautionary or

informative signage must be present on the streets.

b) Mandatory Signage: These traffic signs are used to

ensure free movement of traffic and make the road

users cognisant of specific laws and regulations,

restrictions, and prohibitions. Violation of these road

safety signs is an offence, as per law.

c) Cautionary Signage: These traffic signs make the

road users conscious of hazardous conditions on the

road beforehand. The drivers, accordingly, take

necessary actions to handle the situation.

Annexure 1

Part 2.B

Guideline: E6

Pg. 203

13.Legibility provision in the streets shall be done as following –

Legibility provision for signages shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in Table

No.-25 below:

Table No.-25: Legibility provision for signages

S.no

Child friendly guidelines

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

The signage boards shall be easily recognizable using

contrasting colours, audio signals, braille markings,

international symbols of accessibility

Annexure 1

Part 2.C

Guideline: A1

Pg. 210

Mounting of signage should be decided based on user group

(vehicular movement, pedestrians, differently abled etc).

It can be mounted either on wall, cantilever from wall, single

post, double post, overhead gantries etc. While mounting the

signage, it should not overlap, overshadow any other

signage, pathway, amenity or create blind spot in the

immediate vicinity. It should also be checked that the sight of

signage board is not obstructed, and the surface of the board

is well lit.

Annexure 1

Part 2.C

Guideline: A2

Pg. 210

Image 142

Wayfinding Signage

Map of the area shall show the nearest amenities as well

as the routes leading the user to the amenities.

a) Location: Way finding maps shall be installed near

major landmarks. These locations include Parks,

playgrounds, University campuses or nearby Schools,

libraries or any other institutes, within a radius of

around 500 m from a major landmark.

b) Information on the Map: The map shall comprise of

all the landmarks within 1 km radius along with the

location of the map itself identifying the user’s

location. For providing further orientation, scale, north

direction, directional arrows, locations of bus stops,

bicycle & pedestrian walkway routes should be

marked on the map.

c) Representation: Use of universal symbols and

pictorial representation shall be a priority. Multilingual

signage board shall be in English, Hindi and Odia

language. The text should also be represented in

braille text at 0.9 m - 1.4 m height as per the

standards prescribed in Modern Building Bye Laws

2016 by MoHUA.

d) Text and Positioning: The map can be framed and

mounted on a wall nearby or can be a frame

supported by a post with shorter viewing distance up

to 6 m to 3 m, the text size may range between 25mm

to 12mm.

Annexure 1

Part 2.C

Guideline: A4

Pg. 211

Exhibit 57

Directional signage

Annexure 1

This type of signage should be installed for navigating people

to the parking locations, pick up drop off locations and

pedestrian areas.

a) Location: These signages should be installed at all

major junctions, near landmarks, residential colony

gates, schools and other public spaces. Preferably

the signage should be mounted on single post or

cantilevered-wall-mounted between RoW and

walkways, cycle tracks or public realms adjacent to it.

b) Information of signage: The signage should show

the name of the park, distance to the park as well the

arrows for directions.

c) Representation: Use of universal symbols and

pictorial representation should be encouraged.

Multilingual signage board should preferably be in

both English and Odia language. The text should be

represented in braille as well at a height of 0.9 m to

1.4 m as per the standards prescribed in Modern

Building Bye Laws 2016 by MoHUA.

d) Text and positioning: The position of the signage

should be single post or cantilevered-wall-mounted

directional signage with long viewing distance for

vehicles from 12 m to 50 m, the text size may range

between 50 mm to 150 mm.

Part 2.C

Guideline: A5

Pg. 212

Exhibit 58 - 59

Cautionary Signage

a) Location: These signages should be installed at

strategic locations to make street users vary of the

important landmarks ahead. For example, “Go slow,

School entrance ahead” or “Silent Zone ahead”

should be installed on either side of the street at

about 50 m distance from the location to provide

enough time for a vehicle to bring vehicle in

permissible speed limits. Preferably the signage

should be mounted on a single post on the left-hand

side of the moving traffic.

b) Information of signage: The signage should show

cautionary text or symbol, distance and/or directional

arrows. The Following category signage should be

installed at minimum.

c) Representation: For traffic signages, IRC 067: Code

of Practice for Road Signs should be followed. Use of

universal symbols and pictorial representation should

be encouraged.

d) Multilingual signage board, both in English and

Odia language, should be installed.

e) Text and symbols: Preferably signage should be

single post signage with long viewing distance for

vehicles from 12 m to 50 m, the text size may range

between 50 mm to 150 mm.

Annexure 1

Part 2.C

Guideline: A6

Pg. 213

Exhibit 60

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

ii.

Legibility provision for road markings adhere to the standards as prescribed in Table

No.-26 below:

Table No.-26: Legibility provision for road markings

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Tactile pavers: The tactile pavers shall be used along all

the walkways for navigating visually challenged person on

pathway, for understanding direction, direction change, level

difference, intersections, stoppage, or refuge etc.

Annexure 1

Part 2.C

Guideline: B1

Pg. 214

Image 147

PBI

Use of reflective strips: Cat eye and/or reflective strips

should be used on the edges of the Right of Way. Botts’ dots

can be used on the edges of cycle tracks, walkways and at

all the locations with level difference.

Annexure 1

Part 2.C

Guideline: B2

Pg. 214

Image 148

Other markings such as floor markings for Sharrow (Shared

RoW for bicycles) should be painted with thermoplastic

paints.

Annexure 1

Part 2.C

Guideline: B3

Pg. 214

Image 149

Side walkways and cycle tracks should be clearly

demarcated either by providing a level difference or by

marking it with thermoplastic colours. In case of a shared

street, the cycle track should be painted with a dedicated

colour approved by CRUT along with the cycle icon painted

at 40 m every interval. The edges of walkways should be

marked with a 10 cm continuous white band along the track.

Annexure 1

Part 2.C

Guideline: B4

Pg. 214

Image 150

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

iii.

Legibility provision for public art shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in Table

No.-27 below:

Table No.-27: Legibility provision for public art

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Location: Public art can be used at already existing

prominent place or to bring forward a passive space as a

landmark to identify and navigate oneself. The spaces can be

identified from nearby squares, compound or public building

walls, bollards, barricading, major or shortest routes to park,

public utility surfaces etc.

Annexure 1

Part 2.C

Guideline: C1

Pg. 215

Image 151

Material: The painted artwork should be coated with Anti-

Graffiti paint wherever necessary for durability, compliance,

and impermanence.

a) Use of other materials such as tiles, reuse of waste

materials, adaptive reuse that are durable, low

maintenance, non-toxic/harmless, easy & effective for

installation should be preferred and encouraged.

Annexure 1

Part 2.C

Guideline: C2

Pg. 215

Image 152

PBI

Content of artwork: The artwork should not only add

aesthetical value to surroundings but also should have

functional aspect to it to improve physical and social quality.

Preferability it should be relevant to the surroundings and

complementary to the theme of the park or outdoor lifestyle.

Annexure 1

Part 2.C

Guideline: C3

Pg. 215

PBI

The artwork should not preferably contain branding of

intoxicating or addictive products, offensive language, explicit

images and should be approved by the Municipal

Commissioner of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation.

Annexure 1

Part 2.C

Guideline: C4

Pg. 215

PBI

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

iv.

Legibility provision for street and pathway lighting shall adhere to the standards as

prescribed in Table No.-28 below:

Table No.-28: Legibility provision for street and pathway lighting

Child friendly guidelines

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

In important areas such as pedestrian crossings and tabletop

junctions, light shall be received from at least two different

directions and from two or more sources.

Annexure 1

Part 2.C

Guideline: D3

Pg. 216

To avoid any glare for easy and safe movement of vehicles,

bicycles and pedestrians especially of walkway light posts,

the placement of the lights should be strategic.

Annexure 1

Part 2.C

Guideline: D4

Pg. 216

For paved areas, Lights should be placed at every 20 m (min)

interval.

Annexure 1

Part 2.C

Guideline: D6

Pg. 216

Care should be taken to select the right combination of lamp,

luminaire, and mounting system.

Annexure 1

Part 2.C

Guideline: D7

Pg. 216

Table 1.1

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

Legibility provision for road landscape shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in

Table No.-29 below:

Table No.-29: Legibility provision for road landscape

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Types of trees used for public realm should be selected as

per the placement.

a) Location: Hedges, Low height bushy trees, Long

screening trees

b) Median plantation of 0.6 m to 0.8 height such as

hedges act as a screen to protect street users from

the glare of vehicular lights.

c) Low hanging branches of trees should not create

obstructions in the movement of people. The trees

planted on the buffer, between bicycle tracks and

walkways should have a visual clearance of about

0.6m to 2.5 m height. Trees of height 2 to 2.5m with a

larger canopy should be selected for natural shading

and clearance. Hedges planted should have a

maximum height of 2.6 m.

d) Dense plantation, if necessary, should be restricted

towards the edges of the Right of Way.

Annexure 1

Part 2.C

Guideline: E1-

Pg. 217

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

vi.

Legibility provision for traffic lights and pelican signals shall adhere to the standards

as prescribed in Table No.-30 below:

Table No.-30: Legibility provision for traffic lights and pelican signals

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Placement of traffic signals should such that they should be

visible from minimum 40m. The lights should not be

obstructed by any type of permanent or temporary type of

installations, landscape elements, buildings etc.

Annexure 1

Part 2.C

Guideline: F1

Pg. 217

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

14.Environment provision in the streets shall be done as per following –

Environment provision for signage shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in

Table No.-31 below:

Table No.-31: Environment provision for Signage

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

For street signage, primary colours like red, blue, and yellow,

and secondary colours like green, purple and orange that are

found to be more appealing and eye catching shall be

preferred.

Annexure 1

Part 2.D

Guideline: A2

Pg. 222

Exhibit 61

PBI

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

ii.

Environment provision for public art shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in

Table No.-32 below:

Table No.- 32: Environment provision for public art

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

The public art installation shall be installed at the height

ranging between 0.6m to 1.2m at children’s eye level.

Annexure 1

Part 2.D

Guideline: B1

Pg. 224

The theme of the art should be relatable and interest

children, such as cartoon characters, animals, numbers and

alphabets or everyday activities like colouring, playing etc.

different bright colours in combinations should be used in the

artwork.

Annexure 1

Part 2.D

Guideline: B2

Pg. 224

PBI

Street art should not be limited to street edge, but should be

incorporated as pavement art, installations, art on under

flyover walls, vacant spaces, foot over bridges, parking lots

etc.

Annexure 1

Part 2.D

Guideline: B3

Pg. 224

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

iii.

Environment provision for street furniture shall adhere to the standards as prescribed

in Table No.-33 below:

Table No.- 33: Environment provision for street furniture

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

General

Different shapes, colours in accordance with various themes

around landmarks which is of interest to the children, should

be adopted for the street furniture.

Annexure 1

Part 2.D

Guideline: C1

Pg. 225

PBI

Stroller parking or halting area should be provided at every

500 meters interval or immediately next to every seating

space.

Annexure 1

Part 2.D

Guideline: C2

Pg. 225

PBI

Benches

At least 1 bench to be placed every 100 - 120 m for elderly,

Annexure 1

PBI

children and people with special needs to rest during their

walk.

The design specifications for seating or bench shall be

mandated as per the Bhubaneswar Child Friendly General

Design Guidelines.

Part 2.D

Guideline: C4-

Pg. 226

Image 167

and Refer to

Chapter III.

General

guidelines

(Applicable to

all public

spaces) 3. Pg.

14 of this

document

Dustbins

a) Dustbins should be provided at every 100m - 120 m

interval.

b) Inlet of the dustbin should be easily operable and at

maximum 0.9m level from the floor height.

c) The design of dustbin should encourage children to

throw the garbage in the dustbin and should promote

segregation at source.

Annexure 1

Part 2.D

Guideline: C7-

Pg. 227

Image 168

Artificial Shading Device

a) Artificial shading devices should be used at plazas,

refuge areas on streets where natural shading is not

possible.

b) Use of barriers for side as well as overhead protection

should be preferred in the form of vertical screening

with plants and trellises or opaque louvres.

c) Ensure the shade structure is of adequate size.

Consider the arrangement of existing structures to

create a larger shaded area.

d) Highly reflective materials for surfaces should be

avoided.

Annexure 1

Part 2.D

Guideline:

C10-C13

Pg. 228

Image 169-

170

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

iv.

Environment provision for landscape shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in

Table No.-34 below:

Table No.- 34: Environment provision for landscape

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Landscape:

Annexure 1

a) Plantation should have variety in term of

inflorescence, colour, texture (seasonal variations),

uses (medicinal) as a part of learning for kids.

b) Trees with Conical canopies or high canopies should

be used to create avenue effect.

c) Larger trees at the edges of streets to create shade,

reduce heat build-up, and minimize glare.

d) Medium and large canopy trees with non-invasive

roots should be planted for areas adjacent to paved

circulation paths, compound walls and cycle tracks,

drains etc.

e) The plantation plan should ensure that the trees are

plated in clusters to provide interesting patterns as

well as providing the most effective shade cover.

Landscape design must be sensitive and appropriate

as per the site context to minimize disruption to the

existing plant habitats.

g) For all the above tree details, planting palette

prepared by BDA BUKC should be referred

Part 2.D

Guideline: D1-

Pg. 229

Image 171-

173

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

Environment provision for Health and Hygiene shall adhere to the standards as

prescribed in Table No.-35 below:

Table No.- 35: Environment provision for Health and Hygiene

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Noise Pollution Prevention measure

a) The streets adjoining public spaces should be

declared silence zone or no honking zones.

b) The street edges facing park should be treated with

sound pollution mitigation barriers such as:

Landscaped earth mounds, hedges, dense foliage

trees, Perforated boundary or fencing surfaces, speed

breakers and barriers to lower the speed before the

zone starts.

c) It should be preferred to locate parks away from major

junctions, heavy vehicle traffic movement and

identified congestion points.

d) If any park is in the major traffic area, then, time-

based street closures for vehicles can be followed at

peak hours of park.

Annexure 1

Part 2.D

Guideline: A1-

Pg. 230

Image 174-

175

PBI

Air Quality Measures

a) Use of light-coloured pavements, shading devices like

trellis & pergolas, should be preferred on the

walkways.

b) Use of green shading (shade effect) like trellis,

pergolas shaded by climbing plants, surfaces covered

by grass etc., to provide shading and protection,

decrease convection of heat to the air, contribute to

reduced ambient temperature through

evapotranspiration.

c) Instead of using paving on all the horizontal surfaces,

at least 30% of the multiutility zone surface should

have exposed soil as it permits low temperature heat

sink to decrease ambient temperature and increases

the air speed in the considered zone.

Annexure 1

Part 2.D

Guideline: B1-

Pg. 231

Image 176

Solid Waste Management

a) The solid waste dustbins should be placed at an

interval of 250m on the streets. The location of these

bins should be on the edges of pedestrian walkways.

b) The design of the waste bin should encourage people

to segregate waste at source into dry and wet waste.

Annexure 1

Part 2.D

Guideline: C1

& C2

Pg. 232

Storm Water Management

a) Storm water drain channels shall run along the cycle

tracks and pedestrian walkways. A gradient slope

1:50 for walking or cycle track surfaces should be

maintained towards storm water drain channel inlets.

Enough ridge and valleys should be provided as per

the terrain.

b) To reduce the overall rainwater runoff and urban

flooding, pervious surface allowing water to percolate

in the ground should be provided wherever possible.

It can be coupled with bioswales, rain gardens,

vegetated buffer strips along the streets to further

reduce the water runoff as well as surface water

logging.

c) Suitable natural or artificial mechanisms should be

adopted to drain out water within 1 hour from any low-

lying area.

Annexure 1

Part 2.D

Guideline: D1-

Pg. 232

Image 177

Open Drains

a) No drains on streets should be kept open. Bi-yearly

cleaning of the drains pre and post monsoon should

be carried out to avoid any water logging and

mosquito breeding issues.

b) Use of natural drain cleaning treatment should be

preferred that includes natural compounds like Phyto-

traps, solar diffused aeration, light weighted building

material, and wetland plants.

Annexure 1

Part 2.D

Guideline: E1-

Pg. 232

PBI

Toilets

a) There should be a toilet block at 500 m from the

entrance gate of the public space on each arm.

All toilets should have adequate water supply and

should be calculated as per 200 litres for flushing

toilet, 70 litres for washing hand and or floor, 2 litres

for flushing urinals per 10 number of users.

Annexure 1

Part 2.D

Guideline: F1-

Pg. 233 and

refer to

PBI

b) It should be well ventilated by natural or mechanical

ventilation systems.

c) At least 1 per 3 toilet blocks should have child friendly

provisions.

The design of the toilets shall be mandated as per the

guidelines provided in Bhubaneswar Child Friendly

General guidelines.

Chapter III.

General

guidelines

(Applicable to

all public

spaces) 14.

Pg. 18 of this

document

Water ATM

Water ATMs should be placed along with the Toilet blocks for

the ease of use and maintenance. Quality control and

monitoring system should be established for the ATMs. Each

water ATM will contain minimum of 500 litres.

The design of the Water ATM shall be mandated as per the

guidelines provided in Bhubaneswar Child Friendly

GENERAL guidelines.

Annexure 1

Part 2.D

Guideline: G1

Pg. 233

and

refer to

Chapter III.

General

guidelines

(Applicable to

all public

spaces) 13.

Pg. 17 of this

document

PBI

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

15.Learning provision on streets shall be done as following –

Learning provision on streets shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in Table

No.-36 below:

Table No.- 36: Learning provision on Streets

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Practical training experiences about road safety

Authorities like RTO or Municipal corporations shall conduct

cycle practice sessions or practical road safety experiences

to children.

Annexure 1

Part 2.E

Guideline

Pg. 241

PBI

School could collaborate with such agencies to make the

child practice safe walking and cycling on road.

Annexure 1

Part 2.E

Guideline

PBI

Pg. 241

Incorporating social messages in public art which makes the

child aware of the road and its users.

Annexure 1

Part 2.E

Pg. 243

A children helpline which directs children to report it in the

nearest police station.

Annexure 1

Part 2.E

Pg. 243

PBI

Engaging children through placemaking or other fun

participatory approaches



Painting the streets



Yoga in the street



Playing activities



Music in the street

Annexure 1

Part 2.E

Pg. 243

Conducting road safety patrol units with the help of police,

transport officers, school authorities, to effectively regulate

traffic outside their school and know about the importance of

strictly adhering to road rules.

Annexure 1

Part 2.E

Pg. 244

PBI

Conducting awareness programs to know the effects of

climate change and importance of green environment in the

city.

Annexure 1

Part 2.E

Pg. 244

PBI

Conducting hands on experience where the students

themselves act as pedestrians, drivers, and traffic police to

enforce the road safety rules.

Annexure 1

Part 2.E

Pg. 244

PBI

Providing visual aids such as signage, positive messages on

boards, public entrances or wall art can help children think

beyond thus enhancing their ability to differentiate between

right and wrong.

Annexure 1

Part 2.E

Pg. 245

Helping children to understand various safety symbols will

allow them to be cautious whenever they see it.

Annexure 1

Part 2.E

Pg. 245

PBI

Incorporating and celebrating street names in the mainstream

educational framework could give the children the right

knowledge from an early stage.

Annexure 1

Part 2.E

Pg. 245

PBI

RTO or other local authorities shall distribute brochures or

press releases on a regular basis to give emphasis to the

cause.

Annexure 1

Part 2.E

Pg. 245

PBI

Signages

Create active facade through public art along the routes to

the major public spaces

Annexure 1

Part 2.E

Guideline A3

Pg. 247

Use street signages that reflect new behaviour patterns like

social distancing: the practice of staying at least six feet

apart.

Annexure 1

Part 2.E

Guideline A4

Pg. 247

Incorporate creative mapping, interactive wayfinding in the

sidewalks (like 6 more steps to reach bus stop) to highlight

key sites and create outstanding and effective visual

communication for children.

Annexure 1

Part 2.E

Guideline A6

Pg. 247

Barricading between sidewalk and street

Creating interactive bollards or bollards with seating between

sidewalk and street will not only attract kids but also help in

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Part 2.E

promoting their creative thinking and expression.



Use of numbers, alphabets, smileys



Different shapes



Historic or unique character of the park and its

surrounding



Use of bright colours



Street art or urban art or public art



Use of different country flags



Interactive Planter Box

Guideline B1

Pg. 248

Audio Signals

Installation of audio and visual pelican cross signals for safer

pedestrian crossing and directing child how to cross the road

safely. The audio signals should direct the children to:



Be vary of fast-moving vehicles



To look in all directions before crossing the road



Press the pedestrian button before walking across the

street

Annexure 1

Part 2.E

Guideline C1

Pg. 249

Playful and interactive street amenities

a) Create interactive and creative benches, dustbins,

water fountains, public art-murals.

b) Consider using various shaped dustbins, benches like

animal, fruits, cartoon characters etc. to make it a

unique attraction.

c) Use contrast or bright colours to capture children’s

attention.

d) Consider using numbers, shapes, colours, alphabets,

planets, etc.

e) Depict scenes that relate to and interest small

children like animals, cartoon characters, or everyday

activities.

Choose planting and green elements with a range of

colour, texture, shape, and use.

g) Engage children when designing street art activities.

h) The walkways should comprise of elements such as

arrows represented in was that attract children and at

the same time give them the information.

Annexure 1

Part 2.E

Guideline D1-

Pg. 250 Image

185, 186, 187

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

CHAPTER - VI

CHILD FRIENDLY PLAYGROUNDS

16.Accessibility provision in playgrounds shall be done as per following –

Accessibility provision for approach to playgrounds shall adhere to the standards as

prescribed in Table No.-37 below:

Table No.- 37: Accessibility provision for approach to playgrounds

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Ease of Transit

Bus Stops shall be placed within 200 - 500 m walking

distance from the entrance of the playground. In case of new

playgrounds, they should be strategically located with at least

1 bus stop within the mentioned radius. This guideline applies

to Community level playground, City Level playground and

District Level Playground.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline A1

Pg. 258

Exhibit 63

PBI

In case of a school playground, at least one bus stop should

be planned within 200 m of the school zone.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline A2

Pg. 258

Exhibit 64

PBI

Stops should be located at 10- 50 m from the cross streets or

intersections.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline A3

Pg. 258

Exhibit 64

PBI

Both Auto and Cycle Parking areas should be provided

adjacent to the bus stop to make inter-modal transfers as

convenient as possible for all users, especially children.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline A4

Pg. 258

PBI

Ensure that the city’s NMT masterplan provides a connection

between playgrounds through continuous cycle lanes and

pedestrian realm on major streets and shared streets for

RoW less than 12 m.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline A5

Pg. 258

PBI

Universal design features like provision for tactile paving and

ramps approaching the bus stop is highly recommended.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline A6

Pg. 259

Bus stop should include seating space, transparent sides for

higher visibility. Minimum 50% transparency should be

maintained.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline A7

Pg. 259

PBI

The bicycle parking should at least be 1.8 m to 2.4 m wide.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline A8

Pg. 259

When a cycle parking station is full or empty, a user should

be able to easily go to the nearest station to drop off or pick

up a bicycle. Cities should ensure that stations are spaced no

more than 300 m apart.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline A9

Pg. 259

PBI

Ease of Access

Obstruction free minimum walking zone should be minimum

1.8 m everywhere. Demarcation of walkway, within 100 m of

the playground entry, with the use of bollards, barricades,

planter boxes or hedges or change in level should be

preferred.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline B1

Pg. 260

PBI

Minimum 2 m of clear cycle track should be present where it

is proposed.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline B2

Pg. 260

Tabletop crossings on major junctions within 200 m of the

playground and speed tables/ speed breakers on the streets

adjacent to the playground entry (within 10 m) should be

provided which are connected to the sidewalks.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline B3

Pg. 260

PBI

If the streets adjacent to the playground are less than 12 m or

equivalent the street (RoW) should be designed as a shared

street.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline B4

Pg. 260

PBI

Parking Management

A dedicated Passenger Pick up Drop Off Point (PPUDO) for

each entrance should be clearly demarcated within 20 - 50 m

of stadiums, community, city level playgrounds and school

sports fields which are used as a shared playground.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline C1

Pg. 262

PBI

The parking lot as well as PPUDO should be well connected

to the pedestrian walkways leading to the playground entry

without any hindrance or discontinuity.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline C2

Pg. 262

At least 3% of the parking should be reserved for strollers/

people with disability

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline C3

Pg. 262

Exhibit 67

PBI

5% of the total parking area should be reserved for bicycle

parking.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline C4

Pg. 262

PBI

Ground surfaces of parking spaces and access aisles should

not exceed 1:50 (approximately 2% slope) in any direction.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline C5

Pg. 262

PBI

The length of parking rows should be limited to 60 m (20-23

contiguous spaces) to create breaks for landscaping and

sidewalk play spaces.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline C6

Pg. 262

PBI

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

ii.

Accessibility provision for playground entrance shall adhere to the standards as

prescribed in Table No.-38 below:

Table No.- 38: ii.Accessibility provision for playground entrance

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Entrance organization

The playground entry should be visible at least 20 to 30 m

from the street.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline D1

Pg. 264

Exhibit 69

PBI

Minimum of 1.8 m. recessed area/plaza between the

playground entry and the street should be provided for

waiting space, entering, and exiting the playground.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline D2

Pg. 264

Exhibit 69-70

Table 1.1

Provision of widened openings or entrances (up to 4 m) for a

group of 15 – 20 children should be provided in community,

city level and district level playgrounds.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline D4

Pg. 264

PBI

The floor of entrance plaza should be levelled with non-

slippery material and continuous and shall be provided with

tactile orientation.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline D5

Pg. 264

Two rows of tactile warning tiles shall be installed across the

entire width of the recessed area.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline D6

Pg. 264

Egress and ingress

Ramps

Ramps should be provided at the entry and exit points of the

playground or stadiums. The design of the shall be mandated

as per the guidelines provided in the Bhubaneswar Child

Friendly General public space guidelines.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline E1-

Pg. 266

PBI

Handrails, Kerb Ramp, Steps and Stairs, Landing

All universally accessible features shall be mandated as per

the guidelines provided in the Bhubaneswar Child Friendly

General public space guidelines.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline E4-

E19

Pg. 266-269

Exhibit 71-73

PBI

Gate Design

The gate design of the playground should allow visibility

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

PBI

inside the playground from the street or entrance.

Guideline E20

Pg. 270

Exhibit 74

Minimum height of the gate should be about 1.4 m to avoid

people from jumping over the gates

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline E21

Pg. 270

Exhibit 74

The gate handle or latch shall be installed at an accessible

height for reaching, between 800 mm and 1100 mm above

floor level.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline E22

Pg. 270

Exhibit 74

Round or oval type door knobs are not suitable for people

with mobility impairment, for people of small stature or less

strength, and for children.

Minimum manual effort should be required, as for opening

and closing doors

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline

E23-E24

Pg. 270

Entrances should have at least a clear 1800 m passage to

allow a person with stroller move easily.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline E25

Pg. 270

PBI

Provision of Wicket gates as rear entry points for children for

ease of access and safety should be done.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline E27

Pg. 270

Drainage grill or cattle catchers should not be placed in front

of the playground entrances.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline E28

Pg. 270

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

iii.

Accessibility provision within the playground shall adhere to the standards as

prescribed in Table No.-39 below:

Table No.- 39: Accessibility provision within the playground

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Walkways

The entrances should directly connect to a continuous,

dedicated, stroller-friendly walkway inside the playground if

present.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline F1

Pg. 272

Exhibit 75

The walkway should be at least 1.5 m in width

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline F2

Pg. 272

Exhibit 75

The walkway should be paved, non-slippery, levelled and

should have a gradual slope towards the drain of not more

than 1:50.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline F3

Pg. 272

The walkway should be provided around the activity areas or

on the periphery.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline F4

Pg. 272

PBI

Walkways are not recommended in sports playground

design.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline F5

Pg. 272

PBI

Restrooms

Ramp access to the restroom with minimum 1.8 m width with

handrails on both the sides along with steps should be

provided.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline G1

Pg. 273

PBI

The accessible restroom shall be located as close as

possible to the entrance of the playgrounds and should be

easy to locate. Design of all restrooms shall be as per design

specifications provided in the Bhubaneswar Child Friendly

General Public Space Design Guidelines.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline G2

Pg. 273

Exhibit 76

and refer to

Chapter III.

General

guidelines

(Applicable to

all public

spaces) 14.

Pg. 18 of this

document

PBI

There should be a dedicated restroom for males, females

and differently abled people. It should comprise of urinals,

minimum one toilet unit and one washing area in for each

category of users.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline G3

Pg. 273

PBI

An emergency assistance alarm, including a reset control,

should be provided in all accessible toilets and sanitary

rooms.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline G4

Pg. 273

PBI

The toilet door shall either be an outward opening door or

two-way opening door or a sliding type and shall provide an

unobstructed and clear opening width of at least 800 mm; it

shall be easy to open and close. There should be no

openings under or above the door that compromises on

privacy.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline G5

Pg. 273

Ensure that the toilets are well lit, functional and equipped

with handwashing supplies, Changing station, diaper

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

dispenser etc

Guideline G6

Pg. 273

The restrooms provided in Playgrounds larger than

neighbourhood level playgrounds should provide shower and

locker facilities.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline G7

Pg. 273

PBI

Drinking Water

Stroller-friendly walkway access to drinking water taps.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline G8

Pg. 273

Exhibit 76

Spout heights should be between 800-900 mm, measured

from the floor to the spout outlet. The maximum distance of

the spout from the front edge of the drinking water facility

shall be 125 mm

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline G9

Pg. 273

PBI

There shall be water glass provision; a minimum 100 mm

space below the spout outlet shall be provided to allow for

the insertion of a cup or glass.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline G10

Pg. 274

Dustbins

Garbage bins should be provided beside benches, resting

points, and along various activity areas in the playground.

Placement of the dustbins should not hamper the activity of

the playground

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline G11

Pg. 274

Seating and Resting Areas

Seating facilities should be provided in playgrounds. The

location of the benches and seating should not hamper the

overall circulation within the playground.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline G12

Pg. 274

PBI

Bleachers or outdoor sports seating should be available in

larger playgrounds which should be located on both the

edges of the play field with a good visual access of the game.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline G14

Pg. 274

PBI

The design of the bleachers should adhere to the

accessibility guidelines.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline G15

Pg. 274

PBI

Storage Rooms

For supervised playgrounds, storage for loose play materials

such as balls, jump ropes, dramatic play props, and big loose

parts should also be provided. Consideration should also be

made as to whether storage of maintenance equipment

(mowers, rakes, blowers, etc.) should be located on or near

the playground.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline G16

Pg. 274

The design of the storage room should adhere to the

technical requirements pertaining to tactile paving, ramps,

stairs and handrails. The storage facility should be accessible

by the supervisor of the schools or the playground manager.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline G17

Pg. 274 and

refer to

Chapter III.

General

guidelines

(Applicable to

all public

spaces) 5.

Pg15, 9., 11.

Pg 16 and 12.

Pg.17 of this

document

The storage facility should preferably be located near the

restroom or the overall public utility zone.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline G18

Pg. 274

Activity areas

It should be made sure that the site has proper drainage, so

water will not pool under equipment. Additionally, steep

slopes should also be avoided to prevent loose fill from

washing away during heavy rain. This will ensure ease of

access in any weather condition.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline H1

Pg. 275

Accessibility and inclusivity to the playground should be

ensured to children of abilities regarding space, surfacing and

pathways.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline H2

Pg. 275

Playground surfacing should extend at least 1.8 m beyond

the equipment.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline H3

Pg. 275

The play area in a tot lot should have a wheelchair/ stroller

access

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline H4

Pg. 275

At least three different play objects are required for each

playground.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline H6

Pg. 275

PBI

Separate zones should be planned for quiet activities and

active play; large group as well as individual or small group

play; and play equipment. Compatible activities should be

placed adjacent to each other – keeping in mind that the

most active zones should be grouped together and away

from the quiet zones.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline H7

Pg. 275

PBI

Anything that could crush, or shear limbs should not be

accessible to children on a playground.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline H8

Pg. 275

PBI

Playgrounds should have sufficient lighting.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline H9

Pg. 275

PBI

Access methods to play equipment

Access to playground equipment can take many forms, such

as conventional ramps, stairways with steps, and ladders

with steps or rungs. Access may also be by means of

climbing components, such as arch climbers, climbing nets,

and tire climbers.

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline I1

Pg. 276

Handrails should be available for use at the appropriate

height, beginning with the first step. The vertical distance

between the top front edge of a step or ramp surface and the

top surface of the handrail above it should be as follows:



Toddlers: between 0.38 m and 0.50 m.



Preschool-age: between 0.55 m and 0.66 m.



School-age: between 0.55 m and 0.96 m

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline I2

Pg. 276

Swings

a) Swing structures should be located away from other

equipment. Additional protection can be provided by

means of a low blockade such as a fence or hedge

around the perimeter of the swing area. The blockade

should not be an obstacle within the use zone of a

swing structure or hamper supervision by blocking

visibility.

Swing use zone:

Use zone for single-axis swings – belt and full bucket

b) The use zone in front of and behind the swing should

be greater than to the sides of such a swing since

children may deliberately attempt to exit from a single

axis swing while it is in motion.

c) The use zone for a belt swing should extend to the

front and rear of a single-axis swing a minimum

distance of twice the use zone for a belt swing should

extend to the front and rear of a single-axis swing a

minimum distance of twice the vertical distance from

the pivot point and the top of the protective surface

beneath it .

d) The use zone for a full bucket swing should extend to

the front and rear a minimum of twice the vertical

distance from the top of the occupant’s sitting surface

to the pivot point.

e) The use zone in front of and behind swings should

never overlap with any other use zone.

The use zone to the sides of a single-axis swing

should extend a minimum of 1.8 m from the perimeter

of the swing. This 1.8 m zone may overlap that of an

Annexure 1

Part 3.A

Guideline I3-

I10

Pg. 277

Exhibit 77

adjacent swing structure or other playground

equipment structure.

Multi-axis swing use zones

g) The use zone should extend in any direction from a

point directly beneath the pivot point for a minimum

distance of 1.8 m plus the length of the suspending

members. This use zone should never overlap the

use zone of any other equipment.

h) The use zone should extend a minimum of 1.8 m from

the perimeter of the supporting structure. This 1.8 m

zone may overlap that of an adjacent swing structure

or other playground equipment structure.

Slides

All slides should be provided with a platform with

enough length to facilitate the transition from standing to

sitting at the top of the inclined sliding surface.

Embankment slides (built on the grade of a natural or

man-made slope) are exempt from platform

requirements because they are on ground level;

however, they should not have any spaces or gaps as

noted below.

a) Be at least 0.4 m deep for toddlers.

b) Be at least 0.3 m deep for preschool-age and

school-age children.

c) Be horizontal.

d) Be at least as wide as the slide chute.

e) Be surrounded by guardrails or barriers.

Access to a stand-alone slide generally should be

by the means of a ladder with rungs, steps, or a

stairway with steps.

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Part 3.A

Guideline I11

Pg. 278

Exhibit 78

Toddler play slide

a) In public areas with unlimited access – For a

stand-alone slide, the use zone should be at least

1.8 m around the perimeter.

b) For slides that are part of a composite structure,

the minimum use zone between the access

components and the side of the slide chute

should be 0.9 m.

c) The use zone at the end of the slide should be at

least 1.8 m from the end of the slide and not

overlap with the use zone for any other

equipment

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Part 3.A

Guideline I12-

I14

Pg. 278

Exhibit 78

Preschool and school age play slide

a) The use zone in front of the access and to the

sides of a slide should extend a minimum of 1.8

m from the perimeter of the equipment. This

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Part 3.A

Guideline I15-

recommendation does not apply to embankment

slides or slides that are part of a composite

structure.

b) The use zone in front of the exit of a slide should

never overlap the use zone of any other

equipment; however, two or more slide use

zones may overlap if their sliding paths are

parallel.

c) For slides less than or equal to 1.8 m high, the

use zone in front of the exit should be at least 1.8

d) For slides greater than 1.8 m high, the use zone

in front of the exit should be at least as long as

the slide is high up to a maximum of 2.4 m.

I18

Pg. 278

Exhibit 78

See Saw

a) The use zone should extend a minimum of 1.8 m from

each outside edge of the seesaw.

b) The use zone may overlap with neighbouring

equipment if the other piece of equipment allows

overlapping use zones.

c) There is at least 1.8 m between equipment when

adjacent designated play surfaces are no more than

0.7 m high.

d) There is at least 2.7 m between equipment when

adjacent designated play surfaces are more than 0.7

m high.

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Part 3.A

Guideline I19-

I22

Pg. 279

Exhibit 79

Climbing structures

Steps, ramps or ladders that lead into or onto the structure

should end at a platform that can contain more than one

child. Structures for infants and toddlers should have ramps

and low steps. While 3-year-olds can use steps and step

ladders, 4- and 5-year-olds can use more complex climbing

methods, such as netting or poles. For children 3 and

younger, all access routes should include handrails.

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Part 3.A

Guideline I23

Pg. 279

Passive Areas

a) Areas with exposed utilities, steep slopes, water body

etc. should be strategically located away from the

children’s play area.

b) Walkways should not be provided inside such areas.

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Part 3.A

Guideline I24-

I25

Pg. 279

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

17. Safety provision in playgrounds shall be done as per following –

Safety provision for approach to the playgrounds shall adhere to the standards as

prescribed in Table No.-40 below:

Table No.- 40: Safety provision for approach to the playground

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Traffic calming strategies

Setting Speed Limits on streets around playgrounds

Limits of 15-30 km/hr in local streets should be imposed.

Research has shown that children are unable to gauge the

speed of vehicles travelling faster than 32km/h and may

believe it is safe to cross when it is not. It is important to

enforce this limit as well.

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Part 3.B

Guideline A1

Pg. 284-285

Image 193-

196

Exhibit 80-81

PBI

Chicane:

Chicane is a sharp double bend created to form an obstacle

on a road to calm traffic and reduce speeds. 12m street can

have two-way chicane street with pavements on either side.

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Part 3.B

Guideline A2

Pg. 284

Image 193

Shared street spaces:

Shared street spaces are increasingly becoming popular

worldwide, where streets are places for people, rather than

cars. These also helps in reducing the speed of through

traffic. Local streets with a carriageway of less than 6 m could

be converted into a shared street.

Source: ITCN Guidelines, MoHUA

Choose a material that is associated with pavements for the

shared street. This encourages traffic to slow down and

sends a clear signal that it is a zone with pedestrian priority.

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Part 3.B

Guideline A3

Pg. 284

Image 194

Exhibit 80-81

Crossing/ Speed Tables:

Speed bumps, the way they are currently used in Indian

streets are ineffective in reducing the traffic speed. Sign-

posted crossings or Speeds Tables are a better option on

routes where restriction of traffic is not possible.

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Part 3.B

Guideline A4

Pg. 285

Image 195

Wider Zebra Crossings near the playground:

The Zebra crossings should be at least 3m to 4 m near the

playground to give adequate space for the child and the

caregiver to cross the street with other people.

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Part 3.B

Guideline A5

Pg. 285

Image 196

As mentioned in the Accessibility section, use a natural

buffer, planters or bollards that cars must drive around to

slow them down further. Keep the planters low, so that small

children playing or walking behind the planters are visible to

oncoming traffic. The spacing between bollards to be

minimum 1.2 m for single stroller to cross by. This will keep

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Part 3.B

Guideline A6

Pg. 286

PBI

the drivers vary of the activities happening on the public

realm.

The streets with no central median, around the park, shall be

a No overtaking/ Passing Zone.

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Part 3.B

Guideline A7

Pg. 286

PBI

Promote passive surveillance on streets by introducing visual

interest through a variety of architectural detail and building

materials. This will create more eyes on streets.

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Part 3.B

Guideline A8

Pg. 286

Installation of Pelican Signals as well as Audio Signals at

major crossroads, junctions and tabletop crossings near

playgrounds. Colour changing tactile strips on the curb will

make children aware when to cross the street.

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Part 3.B

Guideline A9

Pg. 286

Image 197

Use of Safety signage at major junctions, to mark pedestrian

streets, speed limit, pedestrian crossing, cycle tracks,

landmarks such as schools, parks etc.

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Part 3.B

Guideline A10

Pg. 286

Image 198

If there is a vacant land parcel1

F²or a dead space within 100 m

of the playground entrance, it shall be converted into a

resting space or an active space.

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Part 3.B

Guideline A11

Pg. 286

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

ii.

Safety provision for playground entrance shall adhere to the standards as prescribed

in Table No.-41 below:

Table No.- 41:Safety provision for playground entrance

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Control points

The playground entry should be located strategically while

considering the following points while designing the

playground:

Consider where most pedestrians will be coming from and

how they will arrive at the playground. Position gates and

entrances accordingly.

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Part 3.B

Guideline B1

Pg. 288

PBI

2 If the vacant land parcel is under government ownership, the authority will align the guideline with existing

plans for the parcel. If the land parcel falls under the category of a prime real estate land, the guideline shall

not be applicable. In case of private land parcel, the land shall be acquired after prior discussion with the land

owner and on the basis of an incentive model.

Exhibit 83

Land use and the urban form around the playground also

plays an important role in determining the entrance; Placing

the playground entrance on a residential or a local street will

be the most beneficial to the residents in terms of both safety

and accessibility.

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Part 3.B

Guideline B2

Pg. 288

Exhibit 83

PBI

More than 2 entry/ exit points should be provided only in case

of sports stadiums, community or city level playgrounds. In

case of school playgrounds, it is highly recommended that

the entrances are limited to 2; one from within the school and

one from the street.

Annexure 1

Part 3.B

Guideline B3

Pg. 288

Exhibit 83

PBI

Fencing

To retain a visual connection between the playground and

the street, the fencing shall be 1.5 m to 2 m in height.

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Part 3.B

Guideline C1

Pg. 290

Image 202

The fence should not have a pointed spike at the end or

rusted surface to prevent children from injuries.

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Part 3.B

Guideline C2

Pg. 290

Image 203

All the major sides of the playground shall be fenced but with

enough visibility outside and inside the playground.

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Part 3.B

Guideline C3

Pg. 290

Image 203

PBI

Blank compound walls are not recommended

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Part 3.B

Guideline C4

Pg. 290

Surface

The plaza/ recessed area before the playground entrance, if

any, should be well paved, well-lit and should use non-skid

material. The details for recommended materials for

pavement are given in the section “Child Friendly Material

Palette”.

Annexure 1

Part 3.B

Guideline D1

Pg. 291

Tactile paving should be incorporated throughout the length

of the recessed area as mentioned in the accessibility

section. Tactile paving should also be present in the start and

the landing area of the ramps. Tactile strip should be present

on the edge of each step

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Part 3.B

Guideline D2

Pg. 291

Image 204

Handrails should be present on both sides of the ramp as

well as the staircase on the entry point.

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Part 3.B

Guideline D3

Pg. 291

Image 205

General

Certain openings such as fencing grills, ladder rungs etc.

could present an entrapment hazard if the distance between

any interior opposing surfaces is greater than 3.5 inches and

less than 9 inches.

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Part 3.B

Guideline D5

Pg. 291

Platforms should be generally flat

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Part 3.B

Guideline D6

Pg. 291

Openings in platforms should be provided to allow for

drainage.

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Part 3.B

Guideline D7

Pg. 291

Platforms intended for toddlers should be no more than 0.8 m

from the ground.

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Part 3.B

Guideline D8

Pg. 291

Guardrails or protective barriers shall be provided on

elevated platforms, walkways, landings, stairways, and

transitional surfaces.

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Part 3.B

Guideline D9

Pg. 291

Be sure that the used materials – natural or artificial are clean

and non-allergenic.

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Part 3.B

Guideline D10

Pg. 291

Provide shaded spots where caregivers need to wait and

have good sightlines of play areas.

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Part 3.B

Guideline D11

Pg. 291

Ensure ground to be flat, levelled and even surface.

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Part 3.B

Guideline D12

Pg. 291

Ensure play surface to be greater than the actual play

structure for safe landing.

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Part 3.B

Guideline D13

Pg. 291

Look for the potential hazard in the area like low hanging

branches, utility lines close to equipment or the children play

area.

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Part 3.B

Guideline D14

Pg. 291

Individual sports area or play area within the playground shall

be fenced by natural or artificial elements.

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Part 3.B

Guideline D15

Pg. 291

Use slip-resistant and skid-resistant pavers to avoid

injuries.

Annexure 1

Part 3.B

Guideline D15

Pg. 291

Ensure proper grading of the area for easy drainage.

Annexure 1

Part 3.B

Guideline D17

Pg. 291

CCTV should be installed in the children’s play area.

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Part 3.B

Guideline D18

Pg. 291

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

iii.

Safety provision inside the playground shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in

Table No.-42 below:

Table No.- 42: Safety provision inside the playground

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Children play areas

Build a fence around the playground or install thick hedges to

deter children from wandering off to hazardous areas. Make

sure not to obstruct sightlines for supervisors.

Annexure 1

Part 3.B

Guideline E1

Pg. 292

Image 208

Design appropriate fencing to ensure both safety and

freedom of the child.

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Part 3.B

Guideline E2

Pg. 292

Combine playing objects with the adequate floor covering,

soft, elastic, artificial rubber, sand or cork etc. especially in tot

lots

Annexure 1

Part 3.B

Guideline E3

Pg. 292

Consider maximum allowable height of the play equipment as

1.20m to 1.5m

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Part 3.B

Guideline E4

Pg. 292

Surfacing should be at least 0.3m deep and extend at least 6’

in all directions around stationary equipment and depending

on the height of the equipment, surfacing may extend farther

than 1.80m

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Part 3.B

Guideline E5

Pg. 292

The critical fall height should be 110 cm min and 300 cm

maximum. The thickness of the tile will vary according to the

fall height.

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Part 3.B

Guideline E6

Pg. 292

Swings

a) Swings on the playground should not be incorporated

into a climbing structure – instead they should be

positioned on the periphery of the space with clear

boundaries that alert children that they have entered

the swing zone. Those boundaries may be plantings,

a level change, or a low barrier.

b) At a minimum, swings should be 2.7 m from any other

equipment.

c) Limit the number of swings to two or three and space

them at least 0.2 m apart.

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Part 3.B

Guideline E8-

E15

Pg. 292-293

d) Infants should have bucket style seats that fully

encircle their bodies; toddlers should use a swing with

back support and a safety belt.

e) Most swings require professional installation, and all

require a safety surface over a large area. Even a

very small swing zone will require approximately 6 x 9

Swing seats should be designed to accommodate no

more than one user at any time.

g) Edges of seats should have smoothly finished or

rounded edges.

h) A multi-axis tire swing such as a tire swing should not

be suspended from a structure having other swings in

the same bay.

Slides

a) Regardless of the type of slide, avoid using bare

metals on the platforms, chutes, and steps. When

exposed to direct sunlight the bare metal may reach

temperatures high enough to cause serious contact

burn injuries in a matter of seconds.

b) Provide shade for bare metal slides or use other

materials that may reduce the surface temperature

such as, but not limited to, plastic or coated metal.

c) The slide chute of an embankment slide should have

a maximum height of 0.3 m above the underlying

ground surface.

d) Flat open chutes should have sides at least 0.1 m

high extending along both sides of the chute for the

entire length of the inclined sliding surface.

e) The sides should be an integral part of the chute,

without any gaps between the sides and the sliding

surface

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Part 3.B

Guideline

E16-E20

Pg. 293-294

See Saw

a) Partial car tires, or some other shock-absorbing

material, should be embedded in the ground

underneath the seats, or secured on the underside of

the seats.

b) The maximum attainable angle between a line

connecting the seats and the horizontal is 25°.

c) There should not be any footrests.

d) Preschool-age children can use spring-centred

seesaws because the centring device prevents abrupt

contact with the ground if one child dismounts

suddenly. Spring-centred seesaws also have the

advantage of not requiring two children to coordinate

their actions to play safely.

e) Seat design should not allow the spring centred see

saw to be used by more than the intended number of

users.

Handholds should be provided at each seating

position for gripping with both hands and should not

turn when grasped.

g) Handholds should not protrude beyond the sides of

the seat.

Annexure 1

Part 3.B

Guideline

E21-E28

Pg. 294

h) The fall height for a seesaw is the distance between

the highest point any part of the seesaw can reach

and the protective surfacing beneath it.

Climbing Structure:

a) The maximum platform height for infants and toddlers

should be 0.6 m, and for pre-schoolers, 0.9 to 1.2 m,

with protective enclosures to prevent falls.

b) Calculate the maximum height for the fall zone at the

highest point on the structure, which may be the roof,

and provide an appropriate safety surface.

c) Rungs should be generally round.

d) All rungs should be secured in a manner that prevents

them from turning.

e) Free standing arch climbers are not recommended for

toddlers or preschool-age children.

Flexible climbers that provide access to platforms

should be securely anchored at both ends.

g) Connections between ropes, cables, chains, or

between tires should be securely fixed.

h) Flexible climbers are not recommended as the sole

means of access to equipment intended for toddlers

and preschool-age children.

The perimeter of any opening in a net structure

should be less than 0.4 m or greater than 0.7 m.

Annexure 1

Part 3.B

Guideline

E29-E37

Pg. 295

Infrastructure for sports such as cricket, volleyball,

handball, basketball, badminton, and football

For playgrounds with more than one sports area, the sports

with the use of balls should not be located near the main

streets. For multi-sports facility, each area should be fenced.

The floor surface should not be uneven or rocky.

Annexure 1

Part 3.B

Guideline E38

Pg. 295

Passive areas:

a) Ensure shaded seating with viewpoints.

b) Avoid giving single stepped level difference in passive

areas.

c) Make sure that the passive areas are well lit and

should be clearly visible from distance.

d) Plant larger canopy evergreen/flowering trees with

clear height of 2.5 m to provide natural shading with

natural surveillance.

e) Appropriate fencing around the passive areas which

act as a barrier between the child and the area. The

fence should be 1 m or more in height.

Annexure 1

Part 3.B

Guideline F1-

Pg. 296

Public convenience

Drinking water:

a) Ensure that the pipelines are kept clean throughout

the year in order to prevent from contamination.

b) Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance in and

around the drinking water fountain to avoid water

logging.

c) Ensure regular check of the water quality before being

dispensed to the public.

d) Ensure that the area is well lit to be accessed safely

even after sunset.

Restrooms:

a) Place the restrooms close to the activity areas.

b) All toilets should have adequate water supply, should

be well lit, clean and regularly maintained.

c) Provision of ramp access with min. 1.8 m width

accompanied with handrails as mentioned above in

accessibility.

Annexure 1

Part 3.B

Guideline G1-

Pg. 296

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

18.Legibility provision in playgrounds shall be done as following –

Legibility provision for approach to the playgrounds shall adhere to the standards as

prescribed in Table No.-43 below:

Table No.- 43: Legibility provision for approach to the playground

S.no.

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

General guidelines

Appearance

a) The signage boards should be easily recognizable by

the use of contrasting colours, audio signals, braille

markings, international symbols of accessibility (ISA

– international wheelchair symbols).

b) The signage design should be simple and should not

comprise of non-essential information, Consistency

should be followed for identification, orientation and

navigation with the flexibility to adapt to the theme of

the playgrounds. Height and age specific signage

sizes should be designed regardless of user abilities.

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Part 3.C

Guideline A1

Pg. 302

Mounting of signage

a) Mounting of signage should be decided on the basis

of user group (vehicular movement, pedestrians,

differently abled etc).

b) It can be mounted either on wall, cantilever from wall,

single post, double post, overhead gantries etc.

While mounting the signage, it should not overlap,

overshadow any other signage, pathway, amenity or

create blind spot in the immediate vicinity. It should

also be checked that the sight of signage board is

not obstructed, and the surface of the board is well

lit.

Annexure 1

Part 3.C

Guideline A2

Pg. 302

Text and Symbols:

Letter size should be chosen with due regard to the speed,

classification and location of the road, so that the sign is of

adequate size for legibility but without being too large or

obtrusive. The size of the letter, in terms of x-height, to be

chosen as per the design speed is given in Table 11.1

Acceptable Limits for Size of Letters and Visibility Distance

Annexure 1

Part 3.C

Guideline A3

Pg. 302

Specific guidelines

Way finding Signage.

Map of the area should show the nearest amenities as well

as the routes leading the user to the amenities.

a) Location: Way finding maps should be installed at

all the major points identified in the accessibility

chapter. These locations include IPT stops, Bus

Stops, PBS Stands, Parking lots, pick up- drop off

points of the playground or nearby Schools, libraries

or any other institutes, other nearby parks, residential

areas etc. within a radius of around 500 m from the

playground entrance.

b) Information on the Map: The map should comprise

of all the landmarks within 1 km radius along with the

location of the map itself identifying the user’s

location. For providing further orientation, scale,

north direction, directional arrows, locations of bus

stops, bicycle & pedestrian walkway routes should

be marked on the map.

c) Representation: Use of universal symbols and

pictorial representation should be a priority.

Multilingual signage board should be in English,

Hindi and Odia language. The text should also be

represented in braille text at 0.9 m - 1.4 m height as

per the standards prescribed in Modern Building Bye

Laws 2016 by MoHUA.

d) Text and Positioning: The map can be framed and

mounted on a wall nearby or can be a frame

supported by a post with shorter viewing distance up

to 6 m to 3 m, the text size may range between

25mm to 12mm.

Annexure 1

Part 3.C

Guideline A4

Pg. 303

Directional signage

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This type of signage should be installed for navigating

people to the parking locations, pick up drop off locations

and pedestrian areas around the playground.

a) Location: These signages should be installed at all

major junctions, near landmarks, residential colony

gates, schools and other public spaces which lie in 1

km radius from the entrance gate/s of park.

Preferably the signage should be mounted on single

post or cantilevered-wall-mounted between RoW and

walkways, cycle tracks or public realms adjacent to it.

b) Information of signage: The signage should show

the name of the playground, distance to the

playground as well the arrows for directions.

c) Representation: Use of universal symbols and

pictorial representation should be encouraged.

Multilingual signage board should preferably be in

both English and Odia language. The text should be

represented in braille as well at a height of 0.9 m to

1.4 m as per the standards prescribed in Modern

Building Bye Laws 2016 by MoHUA

d) Text and positioning: The position of the signage

should be single post or cantilevered-wall-mounted

directional signage with long viewing distance for

vehicles from 12 m to 50 m, the text size may range

between 50 mm to 150 mm.

Part 3.C

Guideline A5

Pg. 304

Cautionary Signage

a) Location: These signages should be installed at

strategic locations to make street users vary of the

important landmarks ahead. For example, “Go slow,

Playground entrance ahead” or “Silent Zone ahead”

shall be installed on either side of the street at about

50 m distance from the entrance gate to provide

enough time for a vehicle to bring vehicle in

permissible speed limits. Preferably the signage

should be mounted on a single post on the left-hand

side of the moving traffic.

b) Information of signage: The signage shall show

cautionary text or symbol, distance and/or directional

arrows.

c) Representation: For traffic signages, IRC 067: Code

of Practice for Road Signs shall be followed. Use of

universal symbols and pictorial representation shall

be encouraged.

d) Multilingual signage board, both in English and

Odia language, shall be installed.

e) Text and symbols: Preferably signage should be

single post signage with long viewing distance for

vehicles from 12 m to 50 m, the text size may range

between 50 mm to 150 mm

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Part 3.C

Guideline A6

Pg. 305

Exhibit 88

Planting of poisonous, thorny, and skin irritants vegetation

Annexure 1

species should be avoided on the streets near playgrounds.

Part 3.C

Guideline E4

Pg. 309

Low hanging branches of trees should not create

obstructions in the movement of people. The trees planted

on the buffer, between bicycle tracks and walkways should

have a visual clearance of about 0.6m to 2.5 m height. Trees

of height 2 to 2.5m with a larger canopy should be selected

for natural shading and clearance. Hedges planted should

have a maximum height of 2.6 m.

Annexure 1

Part 3.C

Guideline E5

Pg. 309

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

ii.

Legibility provision for playground entrance shall adhere to the standards as

prescribed in Table No.-44 below:

Table No.- 44: Legibility provision for playground entrance

S.no.

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Playground Entrance Board

a) Location: The entrance board should be located at

the most prominent location preferably on the right-

hand side of the entrance gate to ensure legibility for

both pedestrians and vehicles.

b) Information on Signage: The playground entrance

board should contain the name of the playground in

bold and clear letters along with playground timings,

development, maintaining authority and brief about

the playground.

c) Representation: Multilingual signage board

preferably in both English and Odia language. The

text should be represented in braille as well at a

height of 0.9m to 1.4m as per the standards

prescribed in Modern Building Bye Laws 2016 by

MoHUA. The board shall be mounted on a

compound wall near the entrance gate of

playground. Instead of one board, two different

boards can be installed on either side of the

playground entrance.

d) Text and symbol: The text of playground name shall

be for long distance viewing from 20 to 40 m. Rest of

the text can be for short distance viewing. From 6 to

12m.

e) If separate gates are provided for entry and exit of

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Part 3.C

Guideline G1

Pg. 310

Exhibit 89

pedestrians as well as at the entry points of parking

area, it should be clearly mentioned on the

doorways.

Map of the playground

a) Location: The map of playground shall be placed

either at the entrance recessed area of immediately

after entering the playground from the gate. It shall

be placed in such a way that it would not obstruct

view of playground, or any other object should not

overshadow it.

b) Information on the Map: The map shall show basic

zoning, pathways, activity areas, public utilities, other

entry & exists, assembly points, emergency routes

along with the location of the map itself (you are

here). For providing further orientation, scale, north

direction, directional arrows shall be marked on the

map.

c) Representation: Use of universal symbols and

pictorial representation is a must. Multilingual

signage board preferably in English, Hindi and Odia

language. The text shall be represented in braille at a

lower level ranging from 0.9m to 1.4m height as per

the standards prescribed in Modern Building Bye

Laws 2016 by MoHUA. The Map size shall vary

between 1.8 x 1.8 sq.m to 2.4 x 3 sq.m.

d) Text and symbols: Preferably map shall be wall or

frame/screen mounted informative signage with

shorter viewing distance up to 6 m to 3 m, the text

size may range between 20mm to 12mm.

Annexure 1

Part 3.C

Guideline G2

Pg. 311

Exhibit 90

Lighting:

The entrance and exit of the playground, should be well lit.

Light posts should be selected as per the size of foyer,

entrance gate and overall scale of the entry. The playground

entrance should have a minimum lux of 20 lux. The

temperature of it can vary from 3000 to 3500k providing a

glare free luminacins.

Annexure 1

Part 3.C

Guideline H1

Pg. 312

Image 231

Tactile Paving :

The tactile pavers should be used along all the walkways for

navigating visually challenged person on pathway, for

understanding direction, direction change, level difference,

intersections, stoppage or refuge etc.

Annexure 1

Part 3.C

Guideline I1

Pg. 312

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

iii.Legibility provision within the playground shall adhere to the standards as prescribed

in Table No.-45 below:

Table No.- 45: Legibility provision within the playground

S.no.

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Signages

Directional Signage

a) Location: The directional signage should be installed

at all the walkway junctions and at the entry points of

active or passive zones.

b) Information on Signage: These signage boards

should contain all names of all zone entries in the

immediate vicinity of 50m to 100 m. These should be

accompanied by directional arrows for further

navigation. Also, nearest utility availability should be

marked on it with the help of universal symbols.

c) Representation: Multilingual signage board

preferably in English and Odia language. Also, the

text should be represented in brail text at lower level

ranging from 0.9m to 1.4m height as per the

standards prescribed in Modern Building Bye Laws

2016 by MoHUA. The board should be preferably

mounted on compound wall near entrance gate of

playground. Instead of one board, two different

boards can be installed on either side of the

playground entrance.

d) Text and symbol: These should be single or double

post mounted informative signage with shorter

viewing distance up to 6 m to 3 m, the text size may

range between 25mm to 12mm. Already developed

and established signage designs by Horticulture

department of BDA should be adopted inside the

playground.

Annexure 1

Part 3.C

Guideline K1

Pg. 313

Exhibit 91

Informative Signage

e) Location: These boards should be located at the

entrance point of important active and passive zones

of the playgrounds such as basketball court, cricket

pitch, tot lot, seating area etc.

Information on Signage: Name of the zone along with

general information about the zone should be written

on the boards. Also, how to use the equipment or

games, if any, should also be added to the board.

These boards can be installed near the equipment.

g) Representation: Multilingual signage board preferably

in English and Odia language. Also, as mentioned in

the earlier section the boards should be both

represented in pictures/ drawings as well as text.

Preferably these types of boards can be mounted

directly over the floor and can have a height of 1.2 to

1.5m from floor height. The text should be

Annexure 1

Part 3.C

Guideline K2

Pg. 314

Exhibit 92

represented in brail text at lower level ranging from

0.9m to 1.4m height as per the standards prescribed

in Modern Building Bye Laws 2016 by MoHUA.

h) Text and symbol: These should be single or double

post mounted informative signage with shorter

viewing distance up to 6 m to 3 m, the text size may

range between 25mm to 12mm. Already developed

and established signage designs by Horticulture

department of BDA should be adopted inside the

playground

Cautionary signage

a) Strategic locations to provide warnings E.g., ‘Steps

ahead’ or ‘Do not spit’ etc. Preferably the signage

should be mounted on single post or installed on the

barricading on the edges of walkways.

b) Information of signage: The signage should show

cautionary text or symbol, distance and/or directional

arrows. The Following category signage should be

installed at minimum.

c) Representation: Signage plaques should be used

following the similar language of signage designed by

Horticulture department of BDA. The size of these

plaques can range between 45cm X 25cm to 60cm X

25cm.

d) Text and symbols: Preferably signage should be

single post signage with long viewing distance for

vehicles from 12m to 50 m, the text size may range

between 5mm to 15mm. 6 m to 3 m, the text size may

range between 25mm to 12mm.

e) Installation of signage should be done carefully

considering the orientation and light posts in the

immediate vicinity. The signage installed should be

well lit.

Annexure 1

Part 3.C

Guideline K3

Pg. 315

Exhibit 93

Floor markings

Wayfinding signage can also be achieved though markings

on the floor of walkways. With the help of appropriate

symbols, navigation for people on wheelchair or with stroller

can be facilitated through ramps avoiding steps and steep

level differences. Similar way cycle tracks, if proposed in the

park should be clearly demarcated with paint on the floor.

Annexure 1

Part 3.C

Guideline L1

Pg. 316

Image 234-

235

General guide markings on floors shall be represented by

drawing universal symbols of wheelchair, footsteps, arrows,

steps ahead marking etc.

Annexure 1

Part 3.C

Guideline L2

Pg. 316

Image 234-

235

Lighting

A special care should be taken against theft and vandalism

while installing the light fixtures.

Annexure 1

Part 3.C

Guideline M1

Pg. 317

Image 236

The lighting fixture plan should be prepared in accordance

with the planting plan to avoid any overshadowing of areas

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Part 3.C

PBI

or to ensure lighting is not hindered by the vegetation’s

canopy.

Guideline M2

Pg. 317

Image 236

All the accessible areas should be well lit with minimum

illumination of 10 lux, whereas passive areas should always

have a minimum illumination of 5 lux

Annexure 1

Part 3.C

Guideline M3

Pg. 317

Image 236

PBI

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

19.Environment in playgrounds –

Environment provision for approach to the playgrounds shall adhere to the standards

as prescribed in Table No.-46 below:

Table No.- 46: Environment provision for approach to the playgrounds

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

SIGNAGE

Apart from the creating a safe and legible place, signage de-

sign, its placement also adds to the overall vibrancy and feel

of the place. The basic colours and symbols on the streets

are in blue, green, red and yellow colours. These primary

and secondary colours not only bring in contrast and better

visibility but also induce different affect their moods and

behaviour in children.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: A1

Pg. 324

PBI

For street signage, primary colours like red, blue and

yellow, and secondary colours like green, purple and orange

that are found to be more appealing and eye catching

should be preferred.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: A2

Pg. 324

PBI

PUBLIC ART

The public art installation should be preferably installed at

the height ranging between 0.6m to 1.2m at children’s eye

level.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: B1

Pg. 326

The theme of the art should be relatable and should interest

small children, such as cartoon characters, animals,

numbers and alphabets or everyday activities like colouring,

playing etc. different bright colours in combinations should

be used in the artwork.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: B2

Pg. 326

Image 239

PBI

Street art around the playground within 800m walking

distance from the entrance.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: B3

Pg. 326

PBI

100

Image 240

STREET FURNITURE

Different shapes, colours in accordance with the theme of

the park in the vicinity of 1km radius should be adopted for

the street furniture.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: C1

Pg. 327

Image 241

PBI

Stroller parking or halting area should be provided at every

500 meters interval or immediately next to every seating

space.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: C2

Pg. 327

PBI

Utilities: The details of the utility should be as per the

specifications provided in Chapter B: Streets.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: C3

Pg. 327

The placement and material of the benches on streets

should be as per the standards provided in Chapter II:

Streets

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: C4

Pg. 327

Use of colours and textures should be done considering

colour psychology as prescribed in the earlier section for all

the street furniture elements like benches, kiosk, dustbin,

signages etc., in order to retain consistency throughout.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: C5

Pg. 327

PBI

Consider using various shaped dustbins, benches like

animal, fruits, cartoon characters etc. to make it a unique

attraction.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: C6

Pg. 327

Dustbins should be provided at every 100m interval.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: C7

Pg. 327

Inlet of the dustbin should be easily operable and at

maximum 0.9m level from the floor height.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: C8

Pg. 327

The design of dustbin should encourage children to throw

the garbage in the dustbin and should promote segregation

at source.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: C9

Pg. 327

Artificial shading devices

Guidelines related to artificial shading devices

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline:

C10-C13

Pg. 328

Landscape

Guidelines related to overall landscape design and

placement

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: D1-

Pg. 329

Image 245-

247

PBI

101

Solid Waste

The solid waste dustbins should be places at an interval of

250m on the streets. The location of these bins should be on

the edges of pedestrian walkways.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: E1

Pg. 330

The design of the waste bind should encourage people to

segregate waste at source into dry and wet waste.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: E2

Pg. 330

PBI

Water logging

To reduce the water logging instances, storm water

drain channels should be run along the cycle tracks

and pedestrian walkways. A gradient slope 1:50 for

walking or cycle track surfaces should be maintained

towards storm water drain channel inlets. Sufficient

ridge and valleys should be provided as per the terrain

to maintain the walkway or cycle tracks.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: F1

Pg. 330

To reduce the overall rainwater runoff and urban flooding,

pervious surface allowing water to percolate in the ground

should be provided wherever possible. It can be coupled

with bioswales, rain gardens, vegetated buffer strips along

the streets to further reduce the water runoff as well as

surface water logging.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: F2

Pg. 330

Suitable natural or artificial mechanisms should be adopted

to drain out water within 1 hour from any low-lying area.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: F3

Pg. 330

Open Drains

No drains on streets in the park entrance vicinity should be

open. Bi-yearly cleaning of the drains pre and post monsoon

should be carried out to avoid any water logging and

mosquito breeding issues.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: G1

Pg. 330

PBI

Use of natural drain cleaning treatment should be preferred

that includes natural compounds like Phyto-traps, solar

diffused aeration, light weighted building material, and

wetland plants.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: G2

Pg. 330

PBI

Toilet

There should be a toilet block at 500 m from the entrance

gate of the park on each arm. All toilets should have

adequate water supply and should be calculated as per 200

litres for flushing toilet, 70 litres for washing hand and or

floor, 2 litres for flushing urinals per 10 number of users.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: H1

Pg 331

PBI

It should be well ventilated by natural or mechanical

ventilation systems.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: H2

Pg 331

PBI

At least 1 per 3 toilet blocks should have child friendly

provisions.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: H3

Pg 331

PBI

Water ATM

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PBI

102

Water ATMs should be placed along with the Toilet blocks

for the ease of use and maintenance. Quality control and

monitoring system should be established for the ATMs.

Each water ATM will contain minimum of 500 litres.

Part 3.D

Guideline: I1

Pg 331

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

ii.

Environment provision for playground entrance shall adhere to the standards as

prescribed in Table No.-47 below:

Table No.- 47: Environment provision for Playground Entrance

S.no

Child friendly guidelines

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Colour palette should be finalized for each playground as per

the activities in the playground. The decided colour palette

should be followed throughout the park as per specifications

and designs provided by Landscape Architects.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: F1-

Pg. 332

Image 332

PBI

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

iii.

Environment provision within the playground shall adhere to the standards as

prescribed in Table No.-48 below:

Table No.- 48: Environment provision within the playground

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

While designing and curating any playground, a theme shall

be finalized for the playground depending upon the

surrounding context as given in Draft Parks and Open Space

Masterplan of Bhubaneswar. The colour palette shall

resonate with the overall theme of the park.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: G1

Pg. 333

PBI

No space in the playground should have illumination less

than 5 lux at any operational hours of the playground.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

103

Temperature of the lights in playground can range between

3000K to 3500K for a soothing effect.

Guideline: G2

Pg. 333

For plantation plan of any new playground or redevelopment

of playground, planting palette developed for Bhubaneswar

under Parks and Open Spaces Master Plan shall be referred.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: H1

Pg. 333

The signage, labels, waste bins and damaged equipment

should be phase wise replaced or newly installed with the

finalized child-friendly park signages designed by BDA.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: H3

Pg. 333

For finalizing the children play area, Annexure VI of Parks

and Open Spaces Master plan that provides ‘Play equipment

palette’ should be referred.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: I3

Pg. 334

PBI

Unconventional play equipment such as tires, rope jungle

gyms, modular unit games etc should be explored and

adopted.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: I2

Pg. 334

The benches shall be provided with arm and back rest to

each bench type. The design of the benches shall be as per

the design guidelines provided in the Bhubaneswar General

guidelines.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: J1

Pg. 336 and

refer to

Chapter III.

General

guidelines

(Applicable to

all public

spaces)3. Pg.

14 of this

document

For larger playgrounds where bleachers are provided, there

should be a buffer between the active sports area and the

bleachers. The buffer should be provided outside the use

zone of the play field

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: J6

Pg. 336

Lactation booth should be provided in the neighbourhood

level and above parks. The location should be easily

identifiable. Preferably the booths can be near tot-lots so that

the mother can overlook the tot-lot. The design of the

lactation booth shall be as per the design guidelines provided

in the Bhubaneswar General guidelines.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: J7-

J11

Pg. 337

Image 256 and

refer to

Chapter III.

General

guidelines

(Applicable to

all public

spaces) 15.

Pg. 18 of this

document

A first-aid kit and nursing room can also be accommodated

into the unit.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline:

J12

104

Pg. 337

A clean shower area and a changing room should be

provided along with the toilets. The area should be well-lit,

equipped with lockers and should be well guarded. In case of

women’s shower area, it should be monitored by women

staff.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline:

J13

Pg. 337

The solid waste bins system should be place at every 500 m

in park along the walkways so as to ensure that from any

point in the park waste bin should be at distance of 250 m.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: K1

Pg. 338

PBI

Waste bins system along the walkways, seating spaces,

children play areas, public utilities etc. should have smaller

containers whereas community waste bins system should be

placed near cafeterias, large picknick spots etc.

c) Community Waste Containers – size 1000-1500Ltrs

d) Small size containers- size 30-50Ltrs

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: K2

Pg. 338

Any waste bin set up should have at least 2 waste containers

for dry and wet waste demarcated with the help of blue and

green colour respectively and suitable logo to encourage

people to segregate waste at source.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: K3

Pg. 338

PBI

Wet waste composting system should be built of adequate

capacity as per the size and amount of biodegradable (Wet

Waste) waste is generated in every park. Box type

composting should be preferred especially for the

neighbourhood level and city level playgrounds.

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: K4

Pg. 338

All the dustbins should be emptied every day in the morning.

Sweeping of paths, jogging tracks, pond-side and removing

animal waste, debris etc. should be done at least twice daily.

Cleaning of benches and equipment should be cleaned once

in a day. Repair and replace the signs, labels, bins and

damaged equipment using the same designs and child-

friendly colour palette

Annexure 1

Part 1.D

Guideline: K5

Pg. 338

PBI

Penalty on defaulters for littering/spitting/open urinating in the

playground’s premises shall be imposed.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline: K6

Pg. 338

PBI

Water ATMs should be placed at very 500 m interval along

the pathways near toilet blocks. Each water ATM should be

of minimum 500 litres capacity. The design of the Water

ATMs shall be as per the design guidelines provided in the

Bhubaneswar GENERAL guidelines.

Annexure 1

Part 3.D

Guideline:

K14-K18

Pg. 338-339

and refer to

Chapter III.

General

guidelines

(Applicable to

all public

spaces) 13.

Pg. 17 of this

document

PBI

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

105

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

20.Learn provision in playgrounds shall be done as following –

Learn provision for approach to the playgrounds shall adhere to the standards as

prescribed in Table No.-49 below:

Table No.- 49: Learn provision for approach to the Playground

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Signages

Incorporate awareness / informative Signages with

mandatory signage.

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: A1

Pg. 344

Using bright colours in the signages will attract kids and help

their brain learn to recognize colour and visually simulate

making the learning more fun and enjoyable.

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: A2

Pg. 344

Create active facade through public art along the routes to

the playground to give a look and feel of entering the park

zone.

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: A3

Pg. 344

Incorporate creative mapping, interactive wayfinding in the

sidewalks (like 6 more steps to reach bus stop).

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: A4-

Pg. 344

Image 256-

257

Barricading between sidewalk and street

Creating interactive bollards or bollards with seating between

sidewalk and street will not only attract kids but also help in

promoting their creative thinking and expression.



Use of numbers, alphabets, smileys



Different shapes



Historic or unique character of the park and its

surrounding



Use of bright colours



Street art or urban art or public art



Use of different country flags



Interactive Planter Box

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: B1

Pg 345

Audio signals

Installation of audio and visual pelican cross signals for safer

pedestrian crossing and directing child how to cross the road

safely. The audio signals should direct the children to:

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: C1

106



Be vary of fast-moving vehicles.



To look in all directions before crossing the road



Press the pedestrian button before walking across the

street

Pg 346

Image 260

Playful and interactive street activities

Create interactive and creative benches, dustbins, water

fountains, public art-murals.

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: D1

Pg 347

Consider using various shaped dustbins, benches like

animal, fruits, cartoon characters etc. to make it a unique

attraction.

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: D2

Pg 347

Use contrast or bright colours to capture children’s attention

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: D3

Pg 347

Consider using numbers, shapes, colours, alphabets,

planets, etc.

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: D4

Pg 347

Depict scenes that relate to and interest small children like

animals, cartoon characters, or everyday activities.

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: D5

Pg 347

Choose planting and green elements with a range of colour,

texture, shape and use.

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: D6

Pg 347

Engage children when designing street art activities.

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: D7

Pg 347

The walkways should comprise of elements such as arrows

represented in was that attract children and at the same time

give them the information.

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: D8

Pg 347

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

ii.

Learn provision for playground entrance shall adhere to the standards as prescribed

in Table No.-50 below:

Table No.- 50: Learn provision for playground entrance

107

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Queue manager

Tape or paint various shapes on the floor to show at least 1-2

m spacing for maintaining social distancing and this also

provides a visual indicator that helps in body awareness.

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: E1

Pg. 348

Image 267

Providing natural or artificial queue manager with simple

interactive songs.

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: E3

Pg. 348

Image 267

Signages

Depict scenes in the form of sculptures or art forms with

basic information that relate to the theme of the playground.

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: F1

Pg. 349

Image 268

PBI

Making use of unique aspects of the history of the playground

and its surrounding area in the signages help in creating

sense of place, nurturing the local pride and stimulating

learning about the place.

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: F4

Pg. 349

Image 269

PBI

Provide audio-visual signage or digital kiosk showing greeting

quotes or social messages “Greet everyone with a smile”;

“Wish people around you a happy day”, you are here maps,

any educational general information for kids, etc.

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: F5

Pg. 349

Floor marker leading to the playground

Use bright, recognizable, clear, and playful footmarks placed

at regular intervals on the pavement to act as an indicative

route leading inside the playground.

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: G1

Pg. 350

Children’s help desk

The playground entrance (Community level or city level

parks) shall have a guard room which acts as a help desk for

children.

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: H1

Pg. 351

The staff of the playground shall be trained to be sensitive to

the users especially children and should know first aid

measures, fire safety measures, all the exit and entry points.

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: H2

Pg. 351

PBI

The help desk shall display a helpline number.

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: H4

Pg. 351

PBI

The help desk shall provide pamphlets, small brochures

about the playground, play spaces, play equipment, any

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

108

other special provision of elements in park like library, herbal

garden, traffic park, etc., fun activities for kids, events, etc.

Guideline:H5-

Pg. 351

Image 274

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

iii.

Within the playground shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in Table No.-51 below:

Table No.- 51: Within the Playground

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Interactive park

Provide interactive walls or interactive sculptures inside the

playground or tot lot.

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: I1

Pg. 352

Image 275

Unconventional play areas

The play equipment design shall incorporate multiple use and

functionality.

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: J2

Pg. 353

The surface and material of the play equipment shall

incorporate letters, symbols, alphabets, colours and even a

blackboard to allow free thinking.

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: J3

Pg. 353

Creche/playschool/library in the tot lot

Set up creche/ playschool/ libraries in Tot lots

(neighbourhood level or community level) by collaborating

with the local schools.

Annexure 1

Part 3.E

Guideline: K1

Pg. 354

Follow child friendly Bhubaneswar play book for creating

local play activities in the playground.

Annexure 1

Part 1.E

Guideline: M1

Pg. 164

PBI

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

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CHAPTER - VII

CHILD FRIENDLY PUBLIC BUILDING PREMISES

The public buildings are categorized into five categories –

Educational institutes

ii.

Transit Hubs

iii.

Healthcare

iv.

Closed Recreational spaces

Housing

21.Accessibility provision in public building premises shall be done as following -

Accessibility provision for approach to the public building premises shall adhere to

the standards as prescribed in Table No.-52 below:

Table No.- 52: Approach to public building premises

S.No

CHILD FRIENDLY GUIDLEINES

REFERENCE IN

ANNEXURE 1

TYPE OF

INTERVENTION

MANDATORY/

OPTIONAL

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

The following guidelines are common for all categories

of public building

Provision of bus stops should be placed within 200 - 500 m

walking distance from the entrance of the institution.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline: A1

Pg. 360

PBI

Due to women’s higher domestic and care‐taking facilities,

amenities like day care centres, pre‐primary and primary

schools, primary health facilities, local markets are

recommended to be provided within 5‐15 minutes walking

distance (300‐ 800m)

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline: A2

Pg. 360

PBI

While developing neighbourhoods school amenities should

be within 1.6 ‐ 2 km from any residential colony. (URDPFI

Guidelines 2015)

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline: A3

Pg. 360

PBI

Pre-primary school and primary schools should be located

either next to parks or play field with a minimum of 18 m x 36

m to be ensured for effective play. Whereas High schools

should be located within 1km walking distance from play

fields with a minimum area of 68m x 126m to ensure effective

play

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline: A4

Pg. 360

PBI

Provision of child friendly pedestrian corridors within the

neighbourhoods connecting schools with special care

promoting shaded walkways, cycle tracks, parklets etc.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline: A5

Pg. 360

PBI

Provision of at least one bus stop should be planned within

200 m of the school zone.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline: A6

PBI

112

Pg. 360

Roads near educational institution to be monitored by Traffic

police.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline: A7

Pg. 360

PBI

Providing Crosswalks near educational institutes.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline: A8

Pg. 360

PBI

Providing Tactile paving and ramps approaching the bus

stops

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline: A9

Pg. 361

PBI

Provision of clear visibility with transparent sides in the bus

stops, minimum 50 % transparency required

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

A10 Pg. 361

Bicycle parking should be at least 1.8m to 2.4 m wide

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

A11 Pg. 361

PBI

Provision of nearest station to drop off or pick up a bicycle in

case the parking is full. Ensuring that the stations are not

more than 300 m apart

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

A12 Pg. 361

PBI

Provision of obstruction free minimum walking zone of

minimum1.8 m should be everywhere. Provision of

demarcation of walkway, within 100 m of the public building

entry, with the use of bollards, barricades, planter boxes or

hedges or change in level

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline: B1

Pg. 362

PBI

Provision of minimum 2m of clear cycle track should be

present where it is proposed

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline: B2

Pg. 362

PBI

Provision of tabletop crossings on major junctions within 200

m of the public building and speed tables/ speed breakers on

the streets adjacent to the playground entry (within 10 m)

should be provided which are connected to the sidewalks.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline: B3

Pg. 362

PBI

If the streets adjacent to the public building are less than 12

m or equivalent the street (RoW) should be designed as a

shared street to give priority to cyclists and pedestrians.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:B4

Pg. 362

PBI

Provision of a dedicated Passenger Pick up Drop Off Point

(PPUDO) for each entrance should be clearly demarcated

within 20 - 50 m of the public building and school sports fields

which are used as a shared playground.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:C1

Pg. 364

PBI

The parking lot as well as PPUDO should be well connected

to the pedestrian walkways leading to the public building

entry without any hindrance or discontinuity. Both steps and

ramps should be provided wherever necessary to provide

universal access.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:C2

Pg. 364

PBI

Provision of at least 3% of the parking should be reserved for

strollers/ people with disability. A dedicated parking space for

Annexure 1

Part 4A

PBI

113

individuals in wheelchairs or individuals with stroller/child to

get in and out of a vehicle onto a level surface, suitable for

wheeling and walking should be reserved. Preferable location

can be at the shortest and most easily accessible point in the

parking lot from at least one public building entrance.

Guideline:C3

Pg. 364

5% of the total parking area should be reserved for bicycle

parking.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:C4

Pg. 364

PBI

Ground surfaces of parking spaces and access aisles should

not exceed 1:50 (approximately 2% slope) in any direction.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:C5

Pg. 364

The length of parking rows should be limited to 60 m (20-23

contiguous spaces) to create breaks for landscaping and

sidewalk play spaces.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:C6

Pg. 364

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

ii.

Accessibility provision at public building entrance shall adhere to the standards as

prescribed in Table No.-53 below:

Table No.- 53: Accessibility provision at Public Building Entrance

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Entrance organization

The public building entry should be visible at least 20 to 30

m from the street.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline: D1

Pg. 366

Provision of minimum of 1.8 m. recessed area/plaza

between the public building entry and the street should be

provided for waiting space, entry, and exit.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline: D2

Pg. 366

PBI

The recessed area dimension is considered keeping in mind

the swing of the entrance gates. It shall vary for public

building depending upon the area, use* and typology.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline: D3

Pg. 366

Provision of widened openings or entrances (upto 4 m) for a

group of 15 – 20 children should be provided in all types of

institutions

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline: D4

Pg. 366

Provision of non-slippery material and shall be provided with

tactile orientation at the floor of entrance plaza. It should be

Annexure 1

Part 4A

114

compliant to guidelines for differently abled to provide ease

of transition to the public building entrance either by ramp or

stairs.

Guideline: D5

Pg. 366

Two rows of tactile warning tiles shall be installed across the

entire width of the recessed area.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline: D6

Pg. 366

Egress & ingress

Ramps

Provision of ramps at the entry and exit points of the

institution. They are necessary where there is a significant

level difference from access streets.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:E1

Pg. 368

PBI

Provision of minimum 1.2 m wide ramp. Ideally the ramp

width should be about 1.8 m to accommodate both an adult

with a pram and a small child walking beside or two

wheelchairs side by side

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:E2

Pg. 368

Provision of a levelled platform at the end of the ramp to

manoeuvre. A curved ramp is not a preferred design

solution.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:E3

Pg. 368

PBI

Handrails

The height to the top of a handrail shall be between 850 mm

and 950 mm above the surface of a ramp, the pitch line of a

stair, and the surface of a landing. A second handrail, with a

lower profile than the first one, shall be provided. The height

to the top of the second handrail should be between 650 mm

and 750 mm above the surface of a ramp, the pitch line of a

stair, and the surface of a landing. There shall be enough

distance between the two handrails of about 200 mm.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:E4

Pg. 369;

Image 287

Typical

Handrail

Kerb ramp

The kerb ramp should be near the designated accessible

institutional area connecting the accessible path of travel to

the main entrance.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:E5

Pg. 369

The kerb ramp width should be a minimum of 1000 mm.

Kerb ramp design should comply with National Building

Code, 2016.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:E6

Pg. 369

The accessible path to the kerb ramp must be marked with

road markers painted on the surface to prevent people from

falling in this area.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:E7

Pg. 369;

Image 288

illustration

explaining the

technical

design of a

kerb ramp

Steps and stairs

Provision of access with steps should also be provided at

the entry and exit of the institutions, along with the ramps.

The materials selected for the surface finish of the stairs

shall be firm and slip resistant, especially if surfaces are

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:E8

Pg. 370

115

likely to become wet due to location or use, or if spillage

occurs. Slippery surfaces like granite, glazed tiles shall be

avoided.

Shiny, polished surface materials that cause glare shall not

be used for stairs or ramps.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:E9

Pg. 370

The stairs landing shall be minimum 1200 mm deep. The

trade width of any step or of staircase should not be less

than 1200 mm.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E10 Pg. 370

A staircase designed to accommodate baby strollers should

have treads 450 mm deep and risers 150mm high, resulting

in slopes of 16- 20%. This is a shallower slope than normal

staircases.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E11 Pg. 370

Steps shall be of a consistent height and depth throughout

the staircase.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E12 Pg. 370

Provision of tactile ground surface indicators (warning type)

shall be installed 300 mm before the beginning and 300 mm

after the end of each flight of steps to aid people with visual

impairments.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E13 Pg. 370

Provision of support and guidance by a handrail shall be

provided on stepped paths. A handrail shall be provided on

each side of a flight of steps consisting of two or more risers.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E14 Pg. 370

Landing

Provision of an end landing shall be provided at the bottom

and the top of a sloped path, a stepped path, or a ramp and

where the run changes direction.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E16 Pg. 371

The length of an end landing and an intermediate landing

shall be not less than 1500 mm. Where the ramp run

changes direction, the minimum landing dimensions shall be

1500 mm × 1500 mm.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E17 Pg. 371

The area of a landing shall be clear of any obstruction

including the path of swing of a door or a gate.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E18 Pg. 371

Ramps and landings not adjacent to a wall should have an

edge protection in form of a 75 mm kerb.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E19 Pg. 371

At least one entrance usable by individuals in wheelchairs

shall be on a level that would make the elevators accessible.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E20 Pg. 371

Gate design

The view of the main entrance must be uninterrupted and

clear from the approach. Provision of low-level signs and

planting to maintain a clear view to the entrance way.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E20 Pg. 372

116

Minimum height of the gate should be about 1800 mm to

avoid people from jumping over the gates.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E21 Pg. 372

The gate handle or latch shall be installed at an accessible

height for reaching, between 800 mm and 1100 mm above

floor level.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E22 Pg. 372

Round or oval type doorknobs are not suitable for people

with mobility impairment, for people of small stature or less

strength, and for children.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E23 Pg. 372

Minimum manual effort should be required, as for opening

and closing doors.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E24 Pg. 372

Entrances should have at least a clear 1800 m passage to

allow a person with stroller move easily.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E25 Pg. 372

The swing of the gate should open all the way onto the open

space to prevent injuries to children or people with

disabilities.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E26 Pg. 372

Provision of Wicket gates as rear entry points for children for

ease of access and safety should be done.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E27 Pg. 372

Drainage grill or cattle catchers should not be placed in front

of the playground entrances. Children and people with

disabilities might face discomfort as the feet of the child or

the end of the walking stick might get stuck in the catchers.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E28 Pg. 372

Provision of entrance design that can be recognized as a

landmark with special feature about the institute.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E29 Pg. 373

No obstruction and level difference in front of entrance gate

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E30 Pg. 373

Entrance to the public building to be on same level without

hindrance for wheelchair users.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E31 Pg. 373

Entrance to each building to be facilitated by ramps

accompanied by handrails with multiple rods to be accessed

by wheelchair users.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E32 Pg. 373

Sheltered waiting area both inside and outside the public

building near the entrance enables the people to wait for

their guardian/ drivers/ friends etc

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E33 Pg. 373

Provision of dedicated pick up drop off area within 50m to

Annexure 1

117

200m from the entrance of the school, located in such a way

that no vehicular conflict would occur for the toddler going to

school.

Part 4A

Guideline:

E34 Pg. 373

At least one entrance usable by individuals in wheelchairs

shall be on a level that would make the elevators accessible.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E35 Pg. 373

All structural design/safety aspects as per latest BIS Codes

& NBC, 2005 shall be complied along with consideration of

weight of Fire Engine & its manoeuvrings.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E36 Pg. 373

PBI

Recognized passage and pathways leading to different

facilities like transit platforms, toilets, waiting areas, drinking

water point, commercials like food stalls etc.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E37 Pg. 373

Provision of seating facilities for children and safe drinking

water along the route

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

E38 Pg. 373

PBI

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

iii.

Accessibility provision within the public building premises shall adhere to the

standards as prescribed in Table No.-54 below:

Table No.- 54: Accessibility provision within the Public Building Premises

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

The entrances should directly connect to a continuous,

dedicated, stroller-friendly walkway inside the public building

if present.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline:

F1Pg. 374

PBI

The walkway should be at least 1.5 m in width to allow a

person with stroller to move easily

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline: F2

Pg. 374

PBI

The walkway should be paved, non-slippery, levelled and

should have a gradual slope towards the drain of not more

than 1:50 to allow water to flow inside and prevent water

logging on walkways.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline: F3

Pg. 374

PBI

The walkway should be provided around the activity areas or

on the periphery.

Annexure 1

Part 4A

Guideline: F4

Pg. 374

The design of the building must ensure interconnectivity

Annexure 1

118

through corridors to facilitate easy movement

Part 4A

Guideline: G1

Pg. 375

At least one primary entrance to each building shall be

usable by individuals in wheelchairs and shall be indicated by

a sign

Annexure 1

Part 4

Guideline: G2

Pg. 375

Provision of ramps in case of level change within the building.

Annexure 1

Part 4

Guideline: G3

Pg. 375

Provision of toilets on each floor of education hub.

Annexure 1

Part 4

Guideline: G4

Pg. 375

Provision of installation of signboards, direction boards, maps

and interesting signage that give direction and identification

to different facilities.

Annexure 1

Part 4

Guideline: G5

Pg. 375

Provision of barrier free movement

-availability of lift for differently abled students to access

upper floors.

-Ramps with handrails in case of level change (Building

entrance, corridors)

-one entrance usable by individuals in wheelchairs shall be

on a level that would make the elevators accessible

Annexure 1

Part 4

Guideline: G6

Pg. 375

PBI

Provision of recognized passage and pathways leading to

different facilities like transit platforms, toilets, waiting areas,

drinking water point, commercials like food stalls etc.

Annexure 1

Part 4

Guideline: G7

Pg. 375

PBI

Provision of seating facilities for children and safe drinking

water along the route

Annexure 1

Part 4

Guideline: G8

Pg. 375

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory

denoted by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

119

22.Safety provision in public building premises shall be done as following –

Safety provision for approach to public building premises shall adhere to the

standards as prescribed in Table No.-55 below

Table No.- 55: Safety provision for public building premises

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Traffic calming measures

Provision of imposing limits of 15-30 km/hr in local streets

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: A1

Pg. 378

PBI

Provision of two-way chicane street with pavements on either

side in a 12m street

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: A2

Pg. 378

Provision of converting local streets with a carriageway of

less than 6 m into a shared street.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: A3

Pg. 378

PBI

Provision of sign-posted crossings or Speeds Tables for

reducing the traffic speed

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: A4

Pg. 379

PBI

The materials selected for the surface finish shall be firm and

slip resistant, especially if surfaces are likely to become wet

due to location or use, or if spillage occurs. Slippery surfaces

like granite, glazed tiles shall be avoided.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: A5

Pg. 379

As mentioned in the Accessibility section, use a natural

buffer, planters or bollards that cars must drive around to

slow them down further. Keep the planters low, so that small

children playing or walking behind the planters are visible to

oncoming traffic. The spacing between bollards to be

minimum 1.2 m for single stroller to cross by. This will keep

the drivers vary of the activities happening on the public

realm.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: A6

Pg. 380

The streets with no central median, around the institution,

should be a No overtaking/ Passing Zone.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: A7Pg.

380

Promote passive surveillance on streets by introducing visual

interest through a variety of architectural detail and building

materials. This will create more eyes on streets.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: A8

Pg. 380

PBI

Install Pelican Signals as well as Audio Signals at major

Annexure 1

120

cross roads, junctions and table top crossings near

playgrounds and institutions. Colour changing tactile strips on

the curb could also make children aware when to cross the

street.

Part 4B

Guideline: A9

Pg. 380

Use of Safety signage at major junctions, to mark pedestrian

streets, speed limit, pedestrian crossing, cycle tracks,

landmarks such as schools, playgrounds etc. which will be

further elaborated in the Legibility section.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: A10

Pg. 380

PBI

If there is a vacant land parcel or a dead space within 100 m

of the public building entrance, it should be converted into a

resting space or an active space for children to feel safe

walking past it.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: A11

Pg. 380

PBI

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory denoted

by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

ii.

Safety provision for public building premises entrance shall adhere to the standards

as prescribed in Table No.-56 below

Table No.- 56: Safety provision for building premises entrance

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Control points

The public building entry should be located strategically while

considering the following points while designing the

institution: Consider where most pedestrians will be coming

from and how they will arrive at the institution. Position gates

and entrances accordingly.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: C1

Pg. 381

PBI

Land use and the urban form around the public building also

plays an important role in determining the entrance; Placing

the public building entrance on an institutional, commercial

and residential street will be the most beneficial

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: C2

Pg. 381

PBI

More than 2 entry/ exit points should be provided only in case

of transit hubs, malls or city level playgrounds. In case of

school playgrounds, it is highly recommended that the

entrances are limited to 2; one from within the school and

one from the street.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: C3

Pg. 381

Fencing

To retain a visual connection between the public building and

the street, the fencing should be kept at 1.5 m to 2 m in

height. Visually permeable fences are the most preferred

such as mesh fencing or grill fencing or concrete jaali wall.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: C1

Pg. 382

121

The public building should be fenced on all sides.

The fence should not have a pointed spike at the end or

rusted surface to prevent children from injuries.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: C2

Pg. 382

All the major sides of the public building should be fenced but

with enough visibility outside and inside the playground.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: C3

Pg. 382

Blank compound walls are not recommended.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: C4

Pg. 382

Surface

Provision of plaza/ recessed area before the public building

entrance, if any, should be well paved, well-lit and should use

non-skid material. The details for recommended materials for

pavement are given in the section “Child Friendly Material

Palette”.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: D1

Pg. 383

Tactile paving should be incorporated throughout the length

of the recessed area as mentioned in the accessibility

section. Tactile paving should also be present in the start and

the landing area of the ramps. Tactile strip should be present

on the edge of each step.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: D2

Pg. 383

Handrails should be present on both sides of the ramp as

well as the staircase on the entry point.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: D3

Pg. 383

General

Certain openings such as fencing grills, ladder rungs etc.

could present an entrapment hazard if the distance between

any interior opposing surfaces is greater than 3.5 inches and

less than 9 inches.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: D5

Pg. 383

Platforms should be generally flat

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: D6

Pg. 383

Openings in platforms should be provided to allow for

drainage.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: D7

Pg. 383

Platforms intended for toddlers should be no more than 0.8 m

from the ground.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: D8

Pg. 383

Guardrails or protective barriers should be provided on

elevated platforms, walkways, landings, stairways, and

transitional surfaces.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: D9

Pg. 383

Be sure that the used materials – natural or artificial are clean

and non-allergenic

Annexure 1

Part 4B

122

Guideline: D10

Pg. 383

Provide shaded spots where caregivers need to wait and

have good sightlines

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: D11

Pg. 383

Ensure ground to be flat, levelled and even surface.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: D12

Pg. 383

Look for the potential hazard in the area like low hanging

branches, utility lines close to equipment or the children play

area within institution

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: D13

Pg. 383

Individual play or sports shall be fenced by natural or artificial

elements.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: D14

Pg. 383

Use slip-resistant and skid-resistant pavers to avoid injuries.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: D15

Pg. 383

Ensure proper grading of the area for easy drainage.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: D16

Pg. 383

CCTV should be installed in the children’s play area.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: D17

Pg. 383

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory denoted

by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

iii.

Safety provision within the public building premises shall adhere to the standards as

prescribed in Table No.-57 below:

Table No.- 57: Safety provision within the Public Building Premises

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Monitoring the Institute Transport vehicles



Ensure at least one authorized guard on each

authorized bus.



Buses to maintain a minimum speed on road.



Counting students at the time of boarding and de-

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: A1

Pg. 384

PBI

123

boarding the buses.



Child absence track record.



Live Tracking of bus location through GPS

Anti-skid tread covers for all stairs in and around the public

building premises

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: A2

Pg. 384

Anti-skid material for the areas that experience medium to

high traffic like corridors, locker rooms etc.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: A3

Pg. 384

Inclusion of emergency safety plan



Place educational institute safety as part of education



Emergency preparedness and response plan



Institute coordination committee



Trained teachers, volunteers and staff



Disaster committee or club

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: A4

Pg. 384

PBI

Emotional and social safety -

A. Clean Public Places



Periodic cleaning and maintenance different activity

zones to promote clean environment.



Cleaning the washrooms, classrooms, windows and

doors periodically



Light fittings and window glazing need to be regularly

monitored and cleaned to maintain efficiency



Provision of toilets at every floor to get easy

accessibility.



Usage of dustbins for different types of waste material

(Biodegradable/non-biodegradable/e-wastes)



Provision of clean drinking water at every floor

Continuous monitoring, inspection for faults in

electrical lines, plumbing lines, etc.

B. Improve surveillance



Continuous monitored CCTV cameras at all major

public areas of premises.



Improve lighting of classrooms, corridors, hallways,

Club halls, toilets, etc.



Natural lighting: High levels of day light will reduce

electrical consumption for lighting, but glare may need

to be controlled by using horizontal blinds, light

shelves, etc.



Artificial lighting should be of high efficiency, i.e.,

fluorescent or discharge lamps should be locally

controlled or daylight/occupancy sensor

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: A5

Pg. 384

Essential help desks, assistance kiosks



Facilitating a help desk at the reception which are

easily accessible from all location is important to

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: A6

PBI

124

provide assistance to children as well as their parents

in case of any discrepancies.



To provide trained staffs at all corridors, toilets and

other public places of frequent crowds for helping

small children

Pg. 385

Waiting area management -



Efficient waiting area management: Provision of

different staffs that manage the waiting crowd at the

station, waiting areas and other public spaces.



On-time Emergency services: Emergency team at

every station to take immediate actions in case of any

problematic/disastrous situation



Active guards to be present at the station every time

that protect and manage the crowd



To promote Strict rules on BAC (Blood Alcohol

Concentration) limits at transit hub for different age

group to maintain civic discipline

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: A7

Pg. 385

Provision of child friendly infrastructure-



Provision of Lower toilet seats for children at children

toilets.



Lower riser stairs with low handrails/escalators at the

path dedicated for children



Provision of toilets designed for male, female,

children, old age/differently abled citizens. Child

friendly toilet designs with lower toilet seats and

washing facilities.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: A8

Pg. 385

Provision of active cleaning and healthy environment -



Active cleaning of the pubic area, toilets and waiting

areas to promote clean and healthy environment.



Maintained and smart dustbins at toilets, waiting

areas and other public spaces.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: A9

Pg. 385

Promote safe infrastructure at public areas-



Waiting areas and public area at safe distance from

power station, plumbing station, water drains, etc.



Defined and discrete routes for transportation arrival

and departure at a distance from waiting areas



To facilitate alarms/ relief devices to protect from

fire/short circuiting/ etc inside the transit hub.



To promote health and hygiene safety through clean

waiting areas, clean toilets, clean stalls well equipped

with all type of first-aid kits and devices.



Effective physical infrastructure security (Sanitation,

storm water, wastewater, etc.)



Child safety seats or safety vests must be secured to

the bus seat in a manner prescribed and approved by

the manufacturer of the safety device. The child

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: A10

Pg. 385, Pg. 386

125

restraint should not be secured on a school bus seat

adjacent to an emergency exit.

Easy access of emergency booths



Booths placed at lower levels to be accessed by

children in case of emergency



Guards and emergency action team well connected to

emergency booths



Booths to be well equipped with direct emergency call

numbers, telephones, control emergency switches,

etc.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: A11

Pg. 386

An in-built and well-equipped emergency health care service



Small emergency hospitals/first aid room with

available doctors that help sick/injured

passengers/children



Provision of all-time child doctors at the hospital

inside the transit hub.

Annexure 1

Part 4B

Guideline: A12

Pg. 386

PBI

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory denoted

by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

23.Legibility provision in public building premises shall be done as following –

Legibility provision for approach to public building premises shall adhere to the

standards as prescribed in Table No.-58 below:

Table No.- 58: Legibility provision for approach to public building premises

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Signage

Appearance



The signage boards should be easily recognizable by

the use of contrasting colours, audio signals, braille

markings, international symbols of accessibility (ISA –

international wheelchair symbols).



The signage design should be simple and should not

comprise of non-essential information, Consistency

should be followed for identification, orientation and

navigation with the flexibility to adapt to the theme of

the parks. Height and age specific signage sizes

should be designed regardless of user abilities.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: A2

Pg. 392

126

Mounting of signage



Mounting of signage should be decided based on

user group (vehicular movement, pedestrians,

differently abled etc).



It can be mounted either on wall, cantilever from

wall, single post, double post, overhead gantries

etc. While mounting the signage, it should not

overlap, overshadow any other signage, pathway,

amenity or create blind spot in the immediate

vicinity. It should also be checked that the sight of

signage board is not obstructed, and the surface

of the board is well lit.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: A2

Pg. 392

Text and Symbols:



The table below specifies the size, shape and the

height at which a pedestrian can read comfortably



The table below specifies the size, shape and the

height at which a cyclist can read comfortably

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: A3

Pg. 392

Provision of Wayfinding Signage



Map of the area should show the nearest amenities

as well as the routes leading the user to the

amenities.



Location: Way finding maps should be installed near

major landmarks. These locations include Parks,

playgrounds, University campuses or nearby Schools,

libraries or any other institutes, within a radius of

around 500 m from a major landmark.



Information on the Map: The map should comprise

of all the landmarks within 1 km radius along with the

location of the map itself identifying the user’s

location. For providing further orientation, scale, north

direction, directional arrows, locations of bus stops,

bicycle & pedestrian walkway routes should be

marked on the map.



Representation: Use of universal symbols and

pictorial representation should be a priority.

Multilingual signage board should be in English, Hindi

and Odia language. The text should also be

represented in braille text at 0.9 m - 1.4 m height as

per the standards prescribed in Modern Building Bye

Laws 2016 by MoHUA.



Text and Positioning: The map can be framed and

mounted on a wall nearby or can be a frame

supported by a post with shorter viewing distance up

to 6 m to 3 m, the text size may range between 25mm

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: A4

Pg. 393

127

to 12mm.

Provision of Directional signage



This type of signage should be installed for navigating

people to the parking locations, pick up drop off

locations and pedestrian areas.



Location: These signages should be installed at all

major junctions, near landmarks, residential colony

gates, schools and other public spaces. Preferably

the signage should be mounted on single post or

cantilevered-wall-mounted between RoW and

walkways, cycle tracks or public realms adjacent to it.



Information of signage: The signage should show

the name of the institution, distance to the public

building as well the arrows for directions.



Representation: Use of universal symbols and

pictorial representation should be encouraged.

Multilingual signage board should preferably be in

both English and Odia language. The text should be

represented in braille as well at a height of 0.9 m to

1.4 m as per the standards prescribed in Modern

Building Bye Laws 2016 by MoHUA.



Text and positioning: The position of the signage

should be single post or cantilevered-wall-mounted

directional signage with long viewing distance for

vehicles from 12 m to 50 m, the text size may range

between 50 mm to 150 mm.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: A5

Pg. 394

Cautionary Signage



Location: These signages should be installed at

strategic locations in order to make street users vary

of the important landmarks ahead. For example, “Go

slow, School entrance ahead” or “Silent Zone ahead”

should be installed on either side of the street at

about 50 m distance from the location to provide

enough time for a vehicle to bring vehicle in

permissible speed limits. Preferably the signage

should be mounted on a single post on the left-hand

side of the moving traffic.



Information of signage: The signage should show

cautionary text or symbol, distance and/or directional

arrows. The Following category signage should be

installed at minimum.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: A6

Pg. 395

128



Representation: For traffic signages, IRC 067: Code

of Practice for Road Signs should be followed. Use of

universal symbols and pictorial representation should

be encouraged.



Multilingual signage board, both in English and Odia

language, should be installed.



Text and symbols: Preferably signage should be

single post signage with long viewing distance for

vehicles from 12 m to 50 m, the text size may range

between 50 mm to 150 mm.

Road markings

Road markings help in demarcating different uses, level

differences to bring in a behavioural change in use of space

and caution people of the context.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: B1

Pg. 396

Tactile pavers: The tactile pavers should be used along all

the walkways for navigating visually challenged person on

pathway, for understanding direction, direction change, level

difference, intersections, stoppage, or refuge etc.

Annexure 1

Part 4, 3.1

Guideline: B2

Pg. 396

Use of reflective strips: Cat eye and/or reflective strips

should be used on the edges of the Right of Way. Botts’ dots

can be used on the edges of cycle tracks, walkways and at

all the locations with level difference.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: B3

Pg. 396

Other markings such as floor markings for Sharrow (Shared

RoW for bicycles) should be painted with thermoplastic

paints. Cold rolled or glued down plastic strips with the

adhesive in the backing are used for cross walks, commonly

referred to as “tape” or “cold plastic,” this product is heavy

grade material with reflective beads embedded in the plastic.

This method is used to mark the stop lines on bituminous

roads in high density urban areas. These should be used in

well-lit area to maintain the reflectivity of the markings at the

desirable level.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: B4

Pg. 396

Sidewalk + Cycle track: Side walkways and cycle tracks

should be clearly demarcated either by providing a level

difference or by marking it with thermoplastic colours. In case

of a shared street, the cycle track should be painted with a

dedicated colour approved by CRUT along with the cycle

icon painted at 40 m every interval. The edges of walkways

should be marked with a 10 cm continuous white band along

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: B4

Pg. 396

PBI

129

the track.

Public art

Public art to be used to create landmarks that will provide

micro level identity.

Location: Public art can be used at already existing

prominent place or to bring forward a passive space as a

landmark to identify and navigate oneself. The spaces can be

identified from nearby squares, compound or public building

walls, bollards, barricading, major or shortest routes to park,

public utility surfaces etc.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: C1

Pg. 397

Material:



The painted art work should be coated with Anti-

Graffiti paint wherever necessary for durability,

compliance and impermanence.



Use of other materials such as tiles, reuse of waste

materials, adaptive reuse that are durable, low

maintenance, non-toxic/harmless, easy & effective for

installation should be preferred and encouraged.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: C2

Pg. 397

Content of artwork:

The art work should not only add aesthetical value to

surroundings but also should have functional aspect to it to

improve physical and social quality. Preferability it should be

relevant to the surroundings and complementary to the

theme of the public building or outdoor lifestyle.

Annexure 1

Part 4, 3.1

Guideline: C3

Pg. 397

The artwork should not preferably contain branding of

intoxicating or addictive products, offensive language, explicit

images and should be approved by the Municipal

Commissioner of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: C4

Pg. 397

Street and pathway lighting:

The type of light should be selected as per the location and

purpose in the area. The light fixtures, broadly, is of three

types namely



high-mast lights for major squares and plazas,



light posts for cycle tracks, public utilities, PT & IPT

stands etc.



Walkway lights for overall public realm.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: D1

Pg. 398

The use of high mounting heights has many advantages: The

lights produce better uniformity, are less glaring and less

likely to cause confusion with signal lights.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: D2

Pg. 398

In important areas such as pedestrian crossings and tabletop

junctions, light should be received from at least two different

directions and from two or more sources to reduce harsh

shadows and minimize the effect of a single lamp outage.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: D3

Pg. 398

To avoid any glare for easy and safe movement of vehicles,

bicycles and pedestrians especially of walkway light posts,

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130

the placement of the lights should be strategic to negate blind

or dark spots.

Guideline: D4

Pg. 398

Ornamental lighting can be used to create a pleasing

visual environment.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: D5

Pg. 398

For paved areas, Lights should be placed at every 20 m (min)

interval to ensure well illuminated route.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: D6

Pg. 398

Care should be taken to select the right combination of lamp,

luminaire, and mounting system to fulfil the lighting

requirements. Light fixtures of following specifications for post

lamps and walkways should be used.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: D7

Pg. 398

Road landscape

Types of trees used for public realm should be selected as

per the placement

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: E1

Pg. 399

Location: Hedges, Low height bushy trees, Long screening

trees

Annexure 1

Part 4, 3.1

Guideline: E2

Pg. 399

Median plantation of 0.6 m to 0.8 height such as hedges act

as a screen to protect street users from the glare of vehicular

lights.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: E3

Pg. 399

Low hanging branches of trees should not create

obstructions in the movement of people. The trees planted on

the buffer, between bicycle tracks and walkways should have

a visual clearance of about 0.6m to 2.5 m height. Trees of

height 2 to 2.5m with a larger canopy should be selected for

natural shading and clearance. Hedges planted should have

a maximum height of 2.6 m.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: E4

Pg. 399

Dense plantation, if necessary, should be restricted towards

the edges of the Right of Way.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: E5

Pg. 399

Traffic lights | pelican signal:

Placement of traffic signals should such that they should be

visible from a distance of minimum 40m. The lights should

not be obstructed by any type of permanent or temporary

type of installations, landscape elements, buildings etc.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: F1

Pg. 399

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory denoted

by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

131

ii.

The public building premises entrance shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in Table No.-

Table No.- 59: Public Building Premises Entrance

S.No

CHILD FRIENDLY GUIDLEINES

REFERENCE IN

ANNEXURE 1

TYPE OF

INTERVENTION

MANDATORY/

OPTIONAL

SIGNAGES

Public Building Premises Entrance Board:



Location: The entrance board should be located at

the most prominent location preferably on the right-

hand side of the entrance gate so as to ensure

legibility for both pedestrians and vehicles.



Information on Signage: The public building

premises entrance board should contain the name of

the public building in bold and clear letters along with

operating timings, development, maintaining authority

and brief about the public building



Representation: Multilingual signage board

preferably in both English and Odia language. Also,

the text should be represented in braille as well at a

height of 0.9m to 1.4m as per the standards

prescribed in Modern Building Bye Laws 2016 by

MoHUA. The board should preferably be mounted on

a compound wall near the entrance gate of the public

building. Instead of one board, two different boards

can be installed on either side of the public building

entrance.



Text and symbol: The text of public building name

should be for long distance viewing from 20 to 40 m.

Rest of the text can be for short distance viewing.

From 6 to 12m.



If separate gates are provided for entry and exit of

pedestrians as well as at the entry points of parking

area, it should be clearly mentioned on the doorways.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: G1

Pg. 400

Map of institution:



Location: The map of the public building should be

placed either at the entrance recessed area of

immediately after entering the public building from the

gate. It should be placed in such a way that it would

not obstruct view of park, or any other object should

not overshadow it.



Information on the Map: The map should show

basic zoning, pathways, activity areas, public utilities,

other entry & exists, assembly points, emergency

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: G2

Pg. 401

132

routes along with the location of the map itself (you

are here). For providing further orientation, scale,

north direction, directional arrows should be marked

on the map.



Representation: Use of universal symbols and

pictorial representation should be done as much as

possible. Multilingual signage board preferably in

English, Hindi and Odia language. Also, the text

should be represented in brail text at lower level

ranging from 0.9m to 1.4m height as per the

standards prescribed in Modern Building Bye Laws

2016 by MoHUA. The Map size shall vary between

1.8 x 1.8 sq.m to 2.4 x 3 sq.m.



Text and symbols: Preferably map should be wall or

frame/screen mounted informative signage with

shorter viewing distance up to 6 m to 3 m, the text

size may range between 20mm to 12mm.

LIGHTING

The entrance and exit of the park, should be well lit. Light

posts should be selected as per the size of foyer, entrance

gate and overall scale of the entry. The public building

entrance should have a minimum lux of 20 lux. The

temperature of it can vary from 3000 to 3500k providing a

glare free luminacins.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: H1

Pg. 402

TACTLIE PAVING

The tactile pavers should be used along all the walkways for

navigating visually challenged person on pathway, for

understanding direction, direction change, level difference,

intersections, stoppage, or refuge etc.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: I1 Pg.

402

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory denoted

by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

iii.

Within the public building premises shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in Table No.-60

Table No.- 60: Within the Public building premises

S.No

CHILD FRIENDLY GUIDLEINES

REFERENCE IN

ANNEXURE 1

TYPE OF

INTERVENTION

MANDATORY/

OPTIONAL

SIGNAGES

Directional signage:

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133



Location: The directional signage should be installed

at all the walkway junctions and at the entry points of

active or passive zones.



Information on Signage: These signage boards

should contain all names of all zone entries in the

immediate vicinity of 50m to 100 m. These should be

accompanied by directional arrows for further

navigation. Also, nearest utility availability should be

marked on it with the help of universal symbols.



Representation: Multilingual signage board

preferably in English and Odia language. Also, the

text should be represented in brail text at lower level

ranging from 0.9m to 1.4m height as per the

standards prescribed in Modern Building Bye Laws

2016 by MoHUA. The board should be preferably

mounted on compound wall near entrance gate of

park. Instead of one board, two different boards can

be installed on either side of the public building

entrance.



Text and symbol: These should be single or double

post mounted informative signage with shorter

viewing distance up to 6 m to 3 m, the text size may

range between 25mm to 12mm.

Guideline: K1

Pg. 403

Informative signage:



Location: These boards should be located at the

entrance point of important active and passive zones

of the playgrounds.



Information on Signage: Name of the zone along

with general information about the zone should be

written on the boards. Also, how to use the equipment

or games, if any, should also be added to the board.

These boards can be installed near the equipment.

For children play area, pictorial representation of

games as compiled in Child Play Book by BUKC can

be drawn on passive walls or boards depicting how to

play these games.



Representation: Multilingual signage board

preferably in English and Odia language. Also, as

mentioned in the earlier section the boards should be

both represented in pictures/ drawings as well as text.

Preferably these types of boards can be mounted

directly over the floor and can have a height of 1.2 to

1.5m from floor height. The text should be

represented in brail text at lower level ranging from

0.9m to 1.4m height as per the standards prescribed

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: K2

Pg. 404

134

in Modern Building Bye Laws 2016 by MoHUA.



Text and symbol: These should be single or double

post mounted informative signage with shorter

viewing distance up to 6 m to 3 m, the text size may

range between 25mm to 12mm. Already developed

and established signage designs by BMC should be

adopted inside the public building premises

Cautionary Signage:



Location: These signages should be installed at

strategic locations to provide warnings E.g., ‘Steps

ahead’ or ‘Do not spit’ etc. Preferably the signage

should be mounted on single post or installed on the

barricading on the edges of walkways.



Information of signage: The signage should show

cautionary text or symbol, distance and/or directional

arrows. The Following category signage should be

installed at minimum.



Representation: signage plaques should be used

following the similar language of signage designed by

BMC. The size of these plaques can range between

45cm X 25cm to 60cm X 25cm.



Text and symbols: Preferably signage should be

single post signage with long viewing distance for

vehicles from 12m to 50 m, the text size may range

between 5mm to 15mm. 6 m to 3 m, the text size

may range between 25mm to 12mm.



Installation of signage should be done carefully

considering the orientation and light posts in the

immediate vicinity. The signage installed should be

well lit.



Emergency exit markers and assembly points

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: K3

Pg. 405

FLOOR MARKINGS

Wayfinding signage can also be achieved though

markings on the floor of walkways. With the help of

appropriate symbols, navigation for people on

wheelchair or with stroller can be facilitated through

ramps avoiding steps and steep level differences.

Similar way cycle tracks, if proposed in the park should

be clearly demarcated with paint on the floor.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: L1

Pg. 406

135

Representation: General guide markings on floors can

be represented by drawing universal symbols of

wheelchair, footsteps, arrows, steps ahead marking etc.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: L2

Pg. 406

LIGHTING

A special care should be taken against theft and vandalism

while installing the light fixtures.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: M1

Pg. 407

The lighting fixture plan should be prepared in accordance

with the planting plan to avoid any overshadowing of areas or

to ensure lighting is not hindered by the vegetation’s canopy.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: M2

Pg. 407

All the accessible areas should be well lit with minimum

illumination of 10 lux, whereas passive areas should have a

minimum illumination of 5 lux at all times.

Annexure 1

Part 4C

Guideline: M3

Pg. 407

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory denoted

by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

24.Environment in public building premises–

The entry to public building premises shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in Table No.-

61 below:

Table No.- 61: Entry to the public building premises

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

Kindly refer to environment: entry to the playground from

child friendly public space guidelines for referring to -



Aesthetic,



Public art,



Street furniture,



Landscape

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: A1

Pg. 410

Street art on the blank boundary wall to give a unique identity

to the institution

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: A2

Pg. 410

Using informative signages on the boundary wall to give a

Annexure 1

136

unique identity as shown in the images

Part 4D

Guideline: A3

Pg. 410

The streets adjoining institutions should be declared silence

zone or no honking zones.

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: A4

Pg. 410

The street edges facing public building should be treated with

sound pollution mitigation barriers such as:



Landscaped earth mounds, hedges, dense foliage

trees, Perforated boundary or fencing surfaces, speed

breakers and barriers to lower the speed before the

zone starts



As per the climatic conditions, open spaces must

have the natural tree shade and plantations

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: A5

Pg. 410

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory denoted

by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

ii.

Public building entrance shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in Table No.-62 below:

Table No.- 62: Public building Entrance

S.No

CHILD FRIENDLY GUIDLEINES

REFERENCE IN

ANNEXURE 1

TYPE OF

INTERVENTION

MANDATORY/

OPTIONAL

AESTHETICS

Entrance of the public building should be welcoming and

a landmark. The same can be achieved through

different elements such as ornamental trees, wall art,

appropriate gate designs etc.

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: B1

Pg. 410

Colour palette should be finalized for each playground

as per the activities in the playground. The decided

colour palette should be followed throughout the park as

per specifications and designs provided by Landscape

Architects.

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: B2

Pg. 410

The entrance foyer should have sufficient space on

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137

either side of the gate as specified in the Chapter I;

Parks and Open spaces, Section A: Accessibility. The

clear area should have least features obstructing the

movement as well as view of the playground.

Part 4D

Guideline: B3

Pg. 410

Elements of experience impacting children psychology

should be incorporated starting from the entrance.



Elements with different colour, textures, making

different soothing sound should help stimulate

the sight, hearing abilities, touch senses of

children. Compound walls can be made up of

brick jail brick jail curvilinear walls with cut outs to

play with natural day light and shadow, bamboo

curtains etc.



Colour palette should be finalized for each public

building as per the overall design of the building

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: B4

Pg. 410

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory denoted

by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

iii.

Within the public building premises shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in Table No.-63

below:

Table No.- 63: Within the Public building premises

S.No

Description

REFERENCE IN

ANNEXURE 1

TYPE OF

INTERVENTION

MANDATORY/

OPTIONAL

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Provision of space for conducting different programs-

Model/ sculpture making, Dance/ Drama/ Singing/

instrument Competitions.

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: A1

Pg. 411

Street plays, nukkad natak on specific awareness

themes

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: A2

Pg. 411

Essay, article writing/ Public speaking/ quiz competitions

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: A3

Pg. 411

PBI

Organizing book fair/Science fair/ science exhibitions

etc.

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: A4

Pg. 411

PBI

138

Taking part in various Olympiads, NTSEs, KVPYs,

English proficiency, world of facts Olympiad, etc.

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: A5

Pg. 411

PBI

Celebrating and conducting activities on various

festivals and important days like Republic day,

Independence Day, World Earth’s day, World’s food

day, International day of the girl child, international yoga

day, international dance day, World Heritage Day, world

environment day, ester day, etc.

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: A6

Pg. 411

PBI

Conducting and organizing an innovation challenge at

different fields like science, sustainability, environment,

architecture, gaming, Physical science, mathematics,

Biological science, Chemical science etc.

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: A7

Pg. 411

PBI

Conducting guest lecture

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: A8

Pg. 411

PBI

Provision of smart class-

Provision of user-friendly e-portal service giving

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: A9

Pg. 411

access to all information regarding current marks,

marksheets, attendance statistics, details about

homework requirements, announcements and other

important updates.

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: A10

Pg. 411

Transit Hub

Provision of waiting area shall be reserved for families

with small children at the transit hub.

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: B1

Pg. 411

Availability of staffs and caretakers, assistants at the

child specific waiting areas.

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: B2

Pg. 411

PBI

Playful equipment to engage small children at

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: B3

Pg. 411

Provision of safe waiting areas monitored through CCTV

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: B4

Pg. 411

Provision of safe baby sitters at the waiting areas and

platforms in case of any emergency.

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: B5

Pg. 411

Provision of safe Lactation booths at waiting areas and

frequent accessible locations inside the hub.

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: B6

Pg. 411

139

Interior Design and anthropometry considerations

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: B7

Pg. 411

Staffs and caretakers, assistants at the child specific

waiting areas.

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: B8

Pg. 411

Follow the general guidelines from child friendly public

space general guidelines for toilet rooms and sanitary

rooms

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: B1

Pg. 411

Healthcare

Access to healing gardens or meditation garden

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: C1

Pg. 411

Providing art work that depicts nature like sky tiles or

scenes that interest children

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: C2

Pg. 411

Create healing environment through music

programming

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: C3

Pg. 411

Ensure view of nature from waiting lobby, patients’

room, other high stress areas

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: C4

Pg. 411

Closed Recreational Spaces

Interior Design and anthropometry considerations which

are safe and non-harmful in nature.

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: D1

Pg. 411

Provision of safe emergency exit for people carrying

infants

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: D2

Pg. 411

Playful equipment to engage small children at waiting

areas.

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: D3

Pg. 411

Provision of interactive flooring patterns and seats in

waiting and food area

Annexure 1

Part 4D

Guideline: D4

Pg. 411

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory denoted

by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

140

25.Learn provision in public building premises shall be done as following –

The entry to the institutions shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in Table No.-64 below:

Table No.- 64: Approach to the Institution

S.No

CHILD FRIENDLY GUIDLEINES

REFERENCE IN

ANNEXURE 1

TYPE OF

INTERVENTION

MANDATORY/

OPTIONAL

General Guidelines

Create active facade through public art along the routes

to the public building to give a look and feel of entering

the institutional zone

Annexure 1

Part 4E

Guideline: A1

Pg. 414

Incorporate creative mapping, interactive wayfinding in

the sidewalks (like 6 more steps to reach bus stop) to

highlight key sites and create outstanding and effective

visual communication for children.

Annexure 1

Part 4E

Guideline: A2

Pg. 414

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory denoted

by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

ii.

The public building premises entrance shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in Table No.-

65 below:

Table No.- 65: Public Building Premises Entrance

S.no

Description

Reference in

annexure 1

Type of

intervention

Mandatory/

optional

Tape or paint various shapes on the floor to show at

least 1-2 m spacing for maintaining social distancing

and this also provides a visual indicator that helps in

body awareness.

Annexure 1

Part 4E

Guideline: A1

Pg. 414

Providing natural or artificial queue manager

Annexure 1

Part 4E

Guideline: A2

Pg. 414

Provide audio-visual signage or digital kiosk showing

greeting quotes or social messages “Greet everyone

with a smile”; “Wish people around you a happy day”,

Annexure 1

Part 4E

Guideline: A3

141

you are here maps, any educational general information

for kids, etc.

Pg. 414

Posting colourful, informative and enlarged maps with

areas of interest at playground entrances, within the

boundaries of the public building and along set

distances of pathway.

Annexure 1

Part 4E

Guideline: A4

Pg. 414

The entrance should have a guard room which acts as a

help desk for children.

Annexure 1

Part 4E

Guideline: A5

Pg. 414

The help desk should provide pamphlets, small

brochures about the public building other special

Annexure 1

Part 4E

Guideline: A6

Pg. 414

Note:

(i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory denoted

by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

iii.

The public building entrance shall adhere to the standards as prescribed in Table No.-66 below:

Table No.- 66 Within Public building

S.No

CHILD FRIENDLY GUIDLEINES

REFERENCE IN

ANNEXURE 1

TYPE OF

INTERVENTION

MANDATORY/

OPTIONAL

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE

Tape or paint various shapes on the floor to show at

least 1-2 m spacing for maintaining social distancing

and this also provides a visual indicator that helps in

body awareness.

Annexure 1

Part 4, 5.3

Guideline: A1

Pg. 415

Providing natural or artificial queue manager

Annexure 1

Part 4, 5.3

Guideline: A2

Pg. 415

Posting colourful, informative and enlarged maps for

wayfinding and educating about the spaces

Annexure 1

Part 4, 5.3

Guideline: A3

Pg. 415

Include the local community, artists and residents for

various art installations and other workshops

Annexure 1

Part 4, 5.3

Guideline: A4

Pg. 415

Use of interactive games, symbols, alphabets on the

flooring

Annexure 1

Part 4, 5.3

Guideline: A5

Pg. 415

142

Transit hub

Audio video set-ups that display relevant information,

cartoons, etc to keep children busy

Annexure 1

Part 4, 5.3

Guideline: B1

Pg. 415

Posting colourful, informative and enlarged maps for

wayfinding and educating about the spaces

Annexure 1

Part 4, 5.3

Guideline: B2

Pg. 415

Include the local community, artists and residents for

various art installations and other workshops

Annexure 1

Part 4, 5.3

Guideline: B3

Pg. 415

Provision of infographics, posters, wall art and arts that

distract children and also provide visual improvement in

environment

Annexure 1

Part 4, 5.3

Guideline: B4

Pg. 415

Playful equipment to engage small children at waiting

areas.

Annexure 1

Part 4, 5.3

Guideline: B5

Pg. 415

Healthcare

Providing art work that depicts nature like sky tiles or

scenes that interest children

Annexure 1

Part 4, 5.3

Guideline: C1

Pg. 415

Using artwork to generate awareness about the general

equipment used in a hospital , about human body and

habits

Annexure 1

Part 4, 5.3

Guideline: C2

Pg. 415

Create healing environment through music

programming

Annexure 1

Part 4, 5.3

Guideline: C3

Pg. 415

Closed recreational spaces

Provision of interactive flooring patterns and seats in

waiting and food area

Housing

Provision of interactive games through flooring in

common areas

Note: (i)The fourth column in the table refers to two types of interventions: (a) Policy Based Interventions

denoted by ‘PBI’ (b) Physical Interventions denoted by ‘PI’

(ii) The fifth column in the table refers to the importance of the guideline by assigning mandatory denoted

by ‘M’ or optional guideline denoted by ‘O’

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