Compliance Checklist
AS2890.3 (2015) Compliance Checklist
Bicycle parking device & layout — design assessment tool | cora.com.au
Confirm with local council and/or Green Star requirements before proceeding.
Project context
Local council requirements for bicycle parking confirmedCheck DA conditions — number of spaces and class required by local council Green Star requirements confirmed (if applicable)
Green Star credits may specify class and minimum quantities Total number of required bicycle spaces determined
Class A — individual lockers (highest security)
Locker provides a high-security enclosed lockable space for one bicycleAccess by key, code, swipe or electronic. High-security materials for weather and theft protection. If double-tier lockers used: upper tier has a lift assist mechanism
Class B — secure communal area
Room or structure accessed by key, code, or swipe card Entrance gates are self-closing and self-locking Chain mesh fencing has NOT been used as enclosure materialChain mesh is explicitly non-compliant for Class B facilities
Class C — open parking with user locking device
Compliant Bicycle Parking Devices (BPDs) specified — see Step 3Verify all dimensions against the Bicycle Spacing Envelope in AS2890.3 (2015). All measurements are minimum clear dimensions.
Horizontal parking — bicycle spacing envelope
Horizontal envelope: 1800mm length x 500mm width x 1200mm height per space confirmedVertical parking — bicycle spacing envelope
Vertical parking depth: 1200mm from wall or mounting post confirmed Width per space: 500mm confirmed with 300mm height offset between adjacent spaces, OR 700mm confirmed non-offset height Lower bicycle rests no more than 50mm above surface level If offset installation: upper bicycle rests at 350mm above surface level20% horizontal rule — mandatory for all facilities
Minimum 20% of total spaces are horizontal, ground-level spacesRequired for non-standard bicycles and users unable to lift. Non-negotiable.
Access aisles — minimum clear widths
Horizontal parking aisle: 1500mm minimum Vertical parking aisle: 1500mm minimum Multi-tier parking aisle: 2000mm minimum Bicycle locker aisle: 2000mm minimum Aisle is obstacle-free (shared walkways or driveways are acceptable)Envelope exceptions & reductions
Dynamic BPD: can reduce width to 400mm if adjacent spaces offset ≥300mm height OR head-to-tail arrangement confirmed If back-to-back staggered rows: 400mm overlap applied (combined depth 2000mm, not 2400mm)Standards Australia does not certify BPD products. The specifier is responsible for assessing product compliance against each criterion below.
Core requirements — all BPDs
BPD allows user to lock at least one wheel AND the frame to the device with their own D-lock BPD provides sufficient support to prevent a standard bicycle falling when properly secured BPD materials resist cutting, bending, and breaking (high-security material) All accessible fixings are tamper-resistant BPD does NOT rely on built-in locking mechanisms as primary security (no integral chains or cables)Static BPD — additional checks
Minimum 500mm width envelope maintained — no reduction permitted for static devicesEven with offset height capability, Static BPDs cannot use the 400mm reduced spacing
Dynamic BPD — additional checks
Moving the device creates a minimum 500mm envelope for locking and parking movements If multi-tier: upper tier has a lift assist mechanism (e.g. gas strut) If multi-tier lower tier is Static: 500mm minimum width applied to lower tierEnvironmental & specification
Product verified by Global GreenTag if Green Star compliance requiredCora Bike Rack is currently the only Australian supplier with Global GreenTag verification BIM/Revit or ArchiCAD files obtained from supplier for project drawings Product specification obtained (EarlyMark or equivalent) for architectural documentation
Cora's formal CPD course on AS2890.3 (2015) — available 24/7 online.
Legal disclaimer: This checklist is provided as a general guidance tool to assist with understanding the requirements of AS2890.3:2015. It does not constitute legal, engineering, or planning advice. Requirements may vary by local council and state planning legislation. Always verify current standards with a qualified professional. Copyright 2026 Cora Bike Rack Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.