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A footway has to be narrowed to get past your works.

Under the 2013 street works code, what is the narrowest it may be?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. 75 centimetres
  2. B. There is no limit
  3. C. 1 metre
  4. D. 50 centimetres
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Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. The absolute minimum is 1 metre.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. The footway must never be narrower than 1 metre.
  • C. Right: Right. The code says the footway width must in no circumstances be reduced below 1.0 metre, and ideally it is 1.5 metres.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. That is far too narrow for wheelchairs and buggies.

Explanation

Never narrow a footway below 1 metre. Ideally keep it at least 1.5 metres, so wheelchairs and buggies can pass.

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