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AS/NZS 2890.1:2004

Parking facilities - Off-street car parking

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Sets out minimum requirements for the design and layout of off-street parking facilities, including multi-storey car parks for motor cars, light vans and motorcycles. It includes access and egress requirements for both public and private car parks, and car parking on domestic properties.

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Amendment history

AS/NZS 2890.1:2004 A1 . - incorporated. Published 18/08/2005.

Publishing information

Status: CURRENT

Published: 04/03/2004

Pages: 67

Committee: CE/01

References

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Standards NZ References:

Overseas Standards References:

AS 1742.10 Manual of uniform traffic control devices - Part 10: Pedestrian control and protection
ADR 43 Australian design rules for vehicle configuration and dimensions
AS 1742.13 Manual of uniform traffic control devices - Part 13: Local area traffic management
AS 1680.2.1 Interior lighting - Part 2.1: Circulation spaces and other general areas
AS 1742.2 Manual of uniform traffic control devices - Part 2: Traffic control devices for general use
AS 2890.3 Parking facilities - Part 3: Bicycle parking facilities
AS 1742.1 Manual of uniform traffic control devices - Part 1: General introduction and index of signs
AS/NZS 2890.6 Parking facilities - Part 6: Off-street parking for people with disabilities
AS 1348 Glossary of terms - Road and traffic engineering
AS 1744 Forms of letters and numerals for road signs

Other References:

Land Transport Safety Authority New Zealand and Transit New Zealand Manual of Traffic Signs and Markings

Citations

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Traffic control devices manual - Part 13 - Parking control

Ministry: New Zealand Transport Agency
Section: 5.1

Citation Context:
This type of facility is required when demand for parking far outweighs the supply of on-road facilities and alternative parking areas are required. More information on off-road parking, including undercover and multi-storey parking facilities, can be found in AS/NZS 2890.1:2004 and AS 2890.2: 2002 Parking facilities: Part 2: Off-street commercial vehicle facilities. AS/NZS 2890.1 defines the classification of off-road parking by user type – such as all day parking, residential, long term, short term, high or low turnover and people with disabilities.

Traffic control devices manual - Part 13 - Parking control

Ministry: New Zealand Transport Agency
Section: 5.3

Citation Context:
There are a number of standard space requirements for specific vehicle types. The following information on design layouts for parallel and angle parking dimensions is taken from AS/NZS 2890.1:2004 or AS 2890.5 unless noted otherwise. Design requirements are...

Building Code Compliance Document D1

Ministry: Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment: Building Systems Performance
Section: AS1

Traffic control devices manual - Part 13 - Parking control

Ministry: New Zealand Transport Agency
Section: 11 References

Citation Context:
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004 Parking facilities: Part 1: Off-street parking, Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand

Traffic control devices manual - Part 13 - Parking control

Ministry: New Zealand Transport Agency
Section: 4.6

Citation Context:
Traffic Note 48 (Land Transport NZ) ‘Light vehicle sizes and dimensions: street survey result and parking space requirements’ suggests AS/NZS 2890.1: 2004 Parking facilities Part 1: Off street car parking reflects New Zealand vehicle fleet data, and use of that standard is encouraged.

Traffic control devices manual - Part 13 - Parking control

Ministry: New Zealand Transport Agency
Section: 5.5.1

Citation Context:
The layout and geometric characteristics of parking facilities are important factors for both usability and safety of the facility. Further information on specific geometric uses can be referenced from AS/NZS 2890.1,...

Traffic control devices manual - Part 13 - Parking control

Ministry: New Zealand Transport Agency
Section: 5.3.1

Citation Context:
The Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2002 limits standard vehicles with their loads to a maximum height of 4.25 m. Normal clearance provided for most parking facilities is 4.5 m. For other dimensions and clearances, also refer to section 5.3 in AS/NZS 2890.1: 2004... ...Design requirements are taken from NZS 4121:2001. Any variations on standard parking dimensions such as rear-mounted hoists should be investigated further. Use standard vehicle length requirements to accommodate any variations in vehicle. The minimum length requirement in NZS 4121:2001 is at least...

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AS/NZS 2890.1:2004

Parking facilities - Off-street car parking

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Traffic control devices manual - Part 13 - Parking control

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