Introducing the Accessible Office Pod – a modern, inclusive workspace designed for full accessibility. With wide doors, a spacious interior, and adjustable features, it ensures comfort and mobility for wheelchair users. Perfect for offices, co-working spaces, or public areas, this pod brings inclusivity and productivity together.
Model shown is 2200w x 1770d x 2200h work pod. Other sizes & models available to suit all requirements. (No floor version for wheelchair access)
Wheelchair Accessibility and DDA Compliance
INAPOD-ACCESS PODS are available in a configuration that complies with the Australian Standards AS1428.1 (Design for Access & Mobility), Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), Commonwealth Disability Standards 2010 (Premises Standards), Building Code of Australia (BCA) to allow wheelchair access.
ACAA* Accredited EQUAL ACCESS Certification. (*Association of Consultants in Access Australia)
Equal Access Report Here
Australian Standard AS 1428-1 - 2009
Australian Standard AS 1428-2 - 1992
Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA)
Commonwealth Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 (Premises Standards)
Building Code of Australia 2019 Volume One Amendment 1 (BCA)
Australian Standard AS 1428.1:2009 – Design for access and mobility, Part 1: General requirements for access – New building work (AS 1428.1)
These Standards describe basic minimum technical details for accessible buildings.
The ACAA Accredited Equal Access Group have been engaged to perform a Technical Assessment of the INAPODS against the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (as amended) and associated Legislation. ACAA Accredited Equal Access Certification Report Here
The Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Disability (Access to Premises—Buildings) Standards (Premises Standards) provides information on which classes of buildings are to be made accessible and prescribes the specific areas within those buildings where access must be provided. The BCA and Premises Standards refer to this Standard and other Standards as a means of compliance with the deemed-to satisfy access provisions of the BCA and Premises Standards.
INAPODS come with a low floor threshold so they allow for unobstructed access.
Number of Access Pods?
Where acoustic office pods are provided, we suggest providing 5% of the installation with one accessible pod. (Source: According to AND data, one in six people (17.1%) use a mobility aid, and only 4.4% of those with disability in Australia use a wheelchair.)
Access Pod Design Parameters
AS 1428.1:2009 6.5.3
The space required for a wheelchair to make a 90deg to 180deg turn shall not be less than 1500mm in the direction of travel and not less than 1500 wide.
Internal dimensions:
1500 x 1500 x 2170H.
ACAA Accredited Equal Access Certification Report Here
Australian Standards AS 1428.1:2009 Clause 13
INAPOD uses a fully automated electric door, operated from the side of the unit and inside. (Optional)
Doorway width shall be greater than 850mm (INAPOD doors are 940mm wide)
Doors must have a minimum luminance contrast of 30%. (INAPOD comes with a visual glazing strip on all glass panels) (Optional)
ACAA Accredited Equal Access Certification Report Here
Inapod Access Pods
Access Pods - D-POD XL, C-POD, M-POD Standard, M-POD Large & M-POD Max
Equipped with : Electric Automatic Door Opener (Optional), Structural Strength
Steel Construction, 10mm Laminated Glass, USB Connection, A/C Power
Connection Inside, Data Cat6 Ethernet Connection, 12 x 2 Speed
Ventilation Fans, Motion Sensor, Dimmable LED Strip Lighting.
D-POD XL Standard Internal Size: 2320w x 1510d x 2180h,
C-POD Standard Internal Size: 2320w x 2320d x 2180h,
M-POD Standard Internal Size: 2920w x 2200d x 2180h,
M-POD Large Internal Size 3920w x 2200d x 2180h,
M-POD Max internal size 4920w x 2200d x 2180h
Options:
Laminated Meeting Table,
Electric Height Adjustable Desk
M-POD TV Monitor Stand
Whiteboard
ACAA Accredited Equal Access Certification Report Here
Equal Access Group
The Equal Access Group is one of Australia’s leading DDA Universal Design and Disability Access and Egress Consultancies. Their key personnel are accredited with the Association of Consultants in Access Australia Inc (ACAA) and provide a specialist consulting service throughout Australia and internationally to enhance the built environment and to provide “Equal Access” for members of the community with a disability.
https://www.disabilityaccessconsultants.com.au/