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A pod a wheelchair fits in.
An 872 mm clear door opening and 2070 × 1560 mm internal floor before furniture. Review the complete layout, approach, controls and door operation for the people using it. This modified configuration has not been separately acoustically re-tested.
The FocusPod Accessible configuration is specified with an 872 mm clear door opening and a 2070 × 1560 mm internal floor area. Have your access consultant review the exact furniture layout, door operation, threshold, approach and controls against the needs of the users and the applicable project requirements. A rear-door option is available for review at quote stage. Acoustic testing cited for the range covers the standard shell; this accessible configuration has not been separately re-tested. Requirements depend on your building, tenancy and proposed installation. Confirm the position with your building manager or landlord and the relevant council or certifier before ordering; include access, floor loading, fire services and ventilation in the review.
Built to the numbers
Measured, not claimedMeasured through the door passage, not the nominal leaf width. AS 1428.1 asks for a minimum of 850 mm.
Room for the chair footprint plus a turning space, so the user is not reversing out blind.
A meeting-room floor plate, which is what accessible circulation actually needs.
Full-height opening. Internal ceiling height is 2079 mm.
Test reports are available by request for the selected model. Standard-shell test results do not establish performance of the accessible configuration, which has not been separately acoustically re-tested.
0–218 m³/h adjustable ventilation, with an automatic refresh cycle when the pod is empty.
Review the accessible configuration
SizingThe most common mistake we see in a fit-out brief is specifying a standard booth and assuming a wider door solves it. It does not.
A wheelchair footprint alone fills most of a one-person booth. Getting through the door is only half the problem — you also need somewhere to turn. Once you add a turning space to the footprint, you are into meeting-pod dimensions. Here is how that plays out across the range.
| Feature | Published dimension | Review with the final layout |
|---|---|---|
| Clear door opening | 872 mm | Approach, latch-side space, threshold and door operation |
| Internal floor | 2070 × 1560 mm | About 3.23 m² before furniture; review manoeuvring space |
| External footprint | 2250 × 1600 mm | 3.6 m², plus operating and circulation clearance |
| Rear-door option | Specified at quote stage | Confirm a usable route through the complete installation |
The second thing worth checking early is the approach. A pod that works inside is not accessible if it is wedged between a desk bank and a walkway with 700 mm in front of the door. Send us the floor plan and we will mark the circulation space along with the footprint.
Add a second door
OptionalThe accessible pod can be built with a second door on the rear wall. It is the single most useful option on this model, for two reasons.
Straight-through access. With doors at both ends, a wheelchair user enters one side and leaves the other. No turn required at all, which makes the pod comfortable for larger power chairs and for anyone who finds turning in a confined space difficult.
A second way out. Some facilities managers and access consultants prefer a second egress on an enclosed space used by a person who may need assistance. A rear door answers that before it is asked.
The rear door is a custom build rather than a stock item, so it adds to the lead time. It also means the interior and exterior colours can be changed at the same time at no extra cost, since the unit is being made to order either way. Ask for it when you request a quote and we will price it with the pod.
AS 1428.1, honestly
What we can and cannot claimAccess assessment needs to cover the complete installation: the pod, furniture, approach route and how people will use it. A product description or a doorway dimension alone cannot establish compliance. Ask your access consultant or certifier which requirements apply to the project and have them review the final drawings.
We supply configuration drawings for the project review. Check the clear opening, door operation, threshold, approach, internal circulation, controls and furniture together. No single dimension establishes that the complete space is accessible.
| Element | What the project review needs |
|---|---|
| Door passage | Confirm clear opening, threshold, hardware and operating force on the drawings |
| Internal circulation | Assess usable space after furniture and equipment are installed |
| Rear door | Assess the complete route and door operation; a second door is not an automatic exemption |
| Work surface and controls | Confirm height, knee clearance, reach and ease of use |
| Approach | Review the surrounding floor plan, door swing and circulation route |
Figures shown are the dimensions commonly applied under AS 1428.1. Which clauses apply depends on the building classification and how the space is used. Confirm the applicable requirements with your access consultant or certifier before specifying — we supply dimensioned plan and elevation drawings for that review at quote stage. Acoustic testing was carried out on the standard shell; the accessible configuration has not been separately re-tested.
Confirm the complete specification
Full specificationThe accessible configuration uses a meeting-sized shell with its own doorway and layout requirements. Confirm the final dimensions, controls, furniture and options on the quote drawings; do not assume the standard model’s specification covers every modification.
| Specification | FocusPod Accessible |
|---|---|
| Capacity | Up to 4 people |
| Internal dimensions | 2070 W × 1560 D × 2079 H mm |
| External dimensions | 2250 W × 1600 D × 2250 H mm |
| Door passage | 872 W × 2042 H mm |
| Internal floor area | Approximately 3.23 m² before furniture |
| Weight | 583 kg assembled |
| Packed size | 2200 × 1250 × 1240 mm — check against your goods lift before ordering |
| Acoustics | Standard-shell test information is available; the accessible configuration has not been separately re-tested |
| Ventilation | 0–218 m³/h adjustable, full air change approximately every 2.2 minutes. Automatic refresh cycle when unoccupied |
| Lighting | Two OSRAM LED strips, CRI Ra90+, 300+ lux at the work surface, flicker-free. Brightness and colour temperature both adjustable |
| Power | 100 W maximum. Two universal outlets plus USB-A and USB-C. Runs from one standard 240 V GPO |
| Controls | Presence sensor for lighting and ventilation, so nothing needs switching on entry |
| Mobility | Heavy-duty casters — the pod can be repositioned as the floor plan changes |
| Options | Second door on the rear wall, custom interior and exterior colours, monitor mount |
| Installation | Assembly timing and site requirements are confirmed for the selected configuration. Check building, landlord and approval requirements before ordering. |
| Warranty | 5 years structural and electrical. Spare parts held at our Gold Coast warehouse |
Do office pods need to be DDA compliant?
What procurement is really askingAssess the complete accessible installation
Accessibility obligations extend beyond a product label. Assess whether people can reach, enter, use and leave the proposed space, and whether suitable facilities are available to all users. Have an access consultant review the final configuration and workplace layout; request evidence for any compliance claim.
Consider whether all intended users can reach and use a suitable private space. Review the pod and the wider workplace together with an access consultant; do not treat a furniture label as a complete access assessment.
Plan accessible private space around the needs of the people using the facility. Record the reviewed layout and supporting evidence in the project documentation rather than assuming that adding one pod resolves every access requirement.
Documentation that survives review
Dimensioned drawings — plan and elevation with the clear opening, internal circulation and surface heights marked, for your access consultant.
Independent test reports — ISO 23351 acoustic testing, fire and materials reports, and GREENGUARD Gold low-emission certification, supplied in full rather than excerpted.
Compliance pack — electrical to AS/NZS 3000, insurance certificates of currency, and installer credentials where site inductions apply.
Warranty — 5 years structural and electrical, with spare parts held in Australia rather than ordered from overseas.
Where an accessible pod goes
Typical settingsOffices and coworking
One accessible pod alongside standard booths, so private calls and one-on-ones are available to everyone on the floor rather than most of it.
Universities, schools and libraries
Student support sessions, exam spaces and quiet study. Public buildings are where accessible provision is most often written into the brief.
Government and disability services
Private interview and case-meeting space, where the person on the other side of the table may be a wheelchair user, not just the staff.
It is also used as an accessible quiet room — a low-stimulus configuration with dimmable lighting and soft finishes, working as a sensory retreat or calming space. That use is increasingly written straight into workplace inclusion policies.
Common questions
From access consultants and procurementIs an office pod wheelchair accessible?
Most are not. A typical single-person booth is roughly a metre square inside, which a wheelchair footprint fills on its own, leaving no room to turn once inside.
An accessible office pod is a different build: a wider clear door opening, enough internal floor to enter, turn and exit, and a work surface with knee clearance underneath. The FocusPod Accessible has an 872 mm clear opening and 2070 × 1560 mm of clear internal floor. Specify an accessible model rather than assuming a standard pod will work.
What are the AS 1428 clearance requirements for a booth?
AS 1428.1 contains design requirements relevant to building access. The project review should cover doorway and approach circulation, manoeuvring space, door operation, controls and furniture clearances. Have an access consultant identify the applicable clauses and edition for your installation.
Which clauses apply depends on the building classification and how the space is used, so confirm with your access consultant. We supply dimensioned drawings for that review.
Do office pods need to be DDA compliant?
Assess the pod as part of the complete facility, including the approach route, door operation, furniture, controls and users’ needs. A nominal doorway width alone does not establish that the installation is accessible. Have the final drawings reviewed by your access consultant or certifier.
If pods are the only place staff can take a private call and none can be used by a wheelchair user, that is where an access problem arises. Most organisations include at least one accessible pod in the mix, which is also how it tends to be written into government and university procurement.
How wide does a wheelchair accessible doorway need to be?
AS 1428.1 specifies a minimum clear opening of 850 mm for an accessible doorway. The figure that matters is the clear opening width, measured through the passage when the door is open — not the nominal door leaf size, which is always larger.
The standard also requires circulation space on the approach and latch side so a user can position themselves to operate the door. A wide leaf on its own does not make a doorway accessible if there is no room to approach it. The FocusPod Accessible door passage is 872 × 2042 mm.
What size pod fits a wheelchair?
As a rule of thumb, one and two-person pods do not work. A 1.2 m² booth is too narrow to enter, and 2.2 m² and 3.2 m² pods either lack the depth or the width to turn in. You need floor area for the chair footprint plus a turning space, which in practice means a meeting-sized shell.
The stated internal dimensions of 2070 × 1560 mm give about 3.23 m² before allowing for furniture and other intrusions. Available manoeuvring space depends on the final layout. Send the room plan and intended use so the proposed drawings can be reviewed by your access consultant.
Can I have a door on both ends?
Yes. A second door on the rear wall is available as an option, and on an accessible pod it is worth considering. With a door at each end a wheelchair user enters one side and leaves the other, so a straight-through route may be possible, subject to the final layout and access review. It also gives a second way out of an enclosed space, which some facilities managers prefer.
The rear door is a custom build rather than a stock item, so it adds to the lead time. Ask for it when you request a quote.
Does an accessible pod need council approval or a building certifier?
Requirements depend on the site and proposed installation. Confirm the pod position with your building manager or landlord, and ask the relevant council or building certifier whether approvals are needed before ordering. Include floor loading, access, fire services and ventilation in the site review.
That is separate from your access obligations for the fit-out as a whole, which is why we supply dimensioned drawings your access consultant can review.
Can it be moved once it is installed?
Yes. The pod sits on heavy-duty casters and can be repositioned as the floor plan changes, and it disassembles into panels that pass through standard doorways and commercial lifts if you move offices entirely.
Check the packed pallet dimensions against your goods lift before ordering — 2200 × 1250 × 1240 mm. That length is the figure that fails an older CBD tower lift, so send us the internal lift dimensions and we will confirm before you commit.
How soundproof is it?
The published acoustic result relates to the standard shell. The accessible configuration has not been separately re-tested, so that result should not be presented as a measured result for the modified pod. Ask for the applicable documentation before specifying acoustic performance.
That testing was carried out on the standard shell. The accessible configuration has not been separately re-tested.
See also the full range and prices, phone booths generally, or the 3D configurator.
Give your access consultant the final layout
Request drawings showing the clear door opening and threshold, approach and latch-side space, unobstructed internal circulation, furniture, reach to controls and the route back out. Include the surrounding office and the intended users’ requirements. Confirm the applicable standard and edition with the project’s access consultant or certifier.
The ABCB access provisions describe building access requirements, and the Australian Human Rights Commission’s guidance explains the Premises Standards. These references do not certify a particular pod installation.
Drawings and documents
Request the plan, elevation, door clearance and packing details for your chosen model and options. Acoustic reports and Australian electrical/safety certificates are available by request.
Send your plan or photos
Email your model shortlist, postcode, floor plan and access photos to info@focuspod.com.au. Include your building level, lift and door dimensions, ceiling height and preferred timing. If you already have an enquiry, include the same name or order reference.
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