The floor area for a wheelchair viewing space shall be connected to an accessible path of travel and shall meet the following requirements (see Fig. 92):
a) It shall be at least ;
b) The depth of the row shall be minimum 2 400 mm;
c) It shall have clear and level surface;
d) It shall have sufficient manoeuvring space;
e) Spaces for several wheelchair users shall be provided. They shall be located beside regular seating rows, for the wheelchair user to be able to stay by his/her accompanying person, if relevant; and
f) It is recommended that the armrest on the seats at the end of the row (aisle seats) lift up to allow wheelchair users to transfer from the wheelchair onto a seat.
Some seats should be provided with foldable armrests, considering transferences (see B-12.3); some other seats should be wider, considering larger size people.
B-14.2 Sight Lines
Wheelchair user viewing spaces shall provide viewing spaces that are,
a) comparable to those for all viewing positions with a minimum unobstructed eye level up to 1 200 mm; and
b) not reduced or obstructed by standing members of the audience.
Row and seat number identification signs shall be legible to persons who are visually impaired (see B-24).