Access Audit New

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Access Routes - Public Highway Approach

• Is there a continuous unobstructed access route and a designated car parking area to the principal or accessible entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the building/premises within a convenient walking distance (50m) of the public highway, public transport, suitable car parking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the route have kerbs which have been dropped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there Tactile paving at pedestrian crossings points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the surface even and slip-resistant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the route provide an adequate width / a minimum width of 1800 mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the route free of hazards such as bollards, litter bins, areas below stairs / ramps etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the street furniture contrasting in colour and luminance with its background and is sited out of the general line of travel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do free standing posts and columns incorporate a contrasting band with bottom edge at 150mm - 1500mm high?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the route identified by visual / aural / or tactile information?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the route does appear to be adequately lit by? [Please state]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the route level (i.e. with no gradient steeper than 1 in 20 and with no steps)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any Drainage gratings within the access route? There size and location are acceptable because they have (13mm wide slots, 19mm diameter holes)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there Bollards are at a height of 1000mm? [It is recommended that bollards should have a minimum height of 1000mm]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there Hazard protection adjacent to doors and windows, which project into the access route? [It is recommended that projects should not project more than 100mm into the access route]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a policy of keeping all (including any ramps or steps) access routes clear of ice/snow and fallen vegetation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Access Route - OnSite

• Is there a continuous unobstructed access route and designated car parking to the principal or accessible entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the route have kerbs which have been dropped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there Tactile paving at pedestrian crossings points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the surface even and/or slip-resistant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the route free of hazards such as bollards, litter bins, areas below stairs / ramps etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the route provides adequate width a minimum width of 1800 mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Street furniture contrast in colour and luminance with its background and is sited out of the general line of travel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the route identified by visual / aural / tactile information?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the route adequately lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the route level? (i.e. with no gradient steeper than 1 in 20 and with no steps)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any Bollards? [It is recommended that bollards should have a minimum height of 1000mm]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there drainage gratings within the access route? [Thier size and location are / are not acceptable because (13mm wide slots, 19mm diameter holes)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there free standing posts and columns incorporate a 150mm contrasting band with bottom edge at 1500mm high?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there Hazard protection adjacent to doors and windows, which project into the access route. It is recommended that projects should not project more than 100mm into the access route

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a policy of keeping all (including any ramps or steps) access routes clear of ice/snow and fallen vegetation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all the signs meet recommendations, i.e. non glare, contrasting and tactile?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate space between units for people to easily manoeuvre, with the narrowest point measuring mm. A 1500mm² turning space will allow most wheelchair users to manoeuvre.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the floors slip resistant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the sinks accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the basins fitted with lever operated taps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there Hot water and are there signs to indicate the hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting is at lux which is within the recommended of 200-300lux evenly spread?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fridges, cookers, microwaves accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the access doors do have appropriate vision panels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the doors meet the standard specification for widths etc? [Minimum width 750mm]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the work surfaces at a height that is recommended, being a maximum of 850mm where they may be shared by people standing or using wheelchairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a good colour contrast between the worktop and the backwall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Power sockets placed at an accessible height of at the back of work surface? it is recommended that at least one be placed at the end of the worktop on the return wall at 150mm above the surface and no further back than 150mm from the edge

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there leg space between worktops (800mm is the recommended)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a water boiler been provided with the control at a height that is accessible? [1150mm recommended height]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the light switch at a height of 1100 mm with a colour contrast?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments:

• Are the fire exits clearly signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fire exits areas clearly lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the Fire doors been clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Staff and volunteers briefed on fire egress procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the exits clear of debris and overgrown shrubs etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have Evac chairs been provided at suitable points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Muster points clearly signed and accessible? [i.e. clear routes, pathways that meet recommendations for external routes]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Fire alarm call points typically sited at 1400 mm high?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the fire alarm provide audible and visual warning?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the evacuation of all building occupants identified as a management responsibility and appropriate risk assessments, including evacuation, are in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments:

On-Street Parking

• Are there designated on-street car parking bays?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a dropped kerb adjacent the bay?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Carpark Entrance

• Is there visible signage from the street indicating the car park?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there signage from the car park indicating reception?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there signage at the car park entrance indicating location of designated bays?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a barrier control system? is at height mm and operates with a ticket / swipe card. Is it likely to be difficult to reach and use by some disabled motorists?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Car parking - Designated Parking area.

• Are there spaces provided for each employee who is a disabled motorist? This is in accordance with the recommendations in BS 8300.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the car parking spaces on firm and level ground and are close to the principal or alternative entrance to the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the designated spaces as near the main entrance as possible? Is it sheltered from the weather?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the designated disabled parking bay adequately sized? [Minimum suggested size= 2.4m wide x Length 3.6m

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ground painted signage indicated designated bay?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a 1.2m hatched space behind or to the side to manoeuvre around parked vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any additional wall or pole mounted sign indicating the designated bay?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there lighting provided to the area, and vegetation monitored to ensure it does not reduce the effectiveness of the lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there dropped kerb(s) adjacent the car parking area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there designated spaces reserved for people who need them, the use monitored and the spaces kept free from misuse? Is there any other security provision? (eg CCTV)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the number of car ambulant parking spaces adequate and with the recommended disabled parking allowance of 5%?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a suitable setting down point for disabled passengers close to the principal entrance or alternative accessible entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments:

• Is the door clearly distinguishable from the façade?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the entrance well lit and clearly signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the entrance doors provide a clear view of the interior of the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the entrance incorporates weather protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the entrance have accessible automatic doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the entrance door comprise of power operated single doors with manual push pad at height 900 mm with signage and a safety stop device?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the entrance door a manual double / single / 1½ leaf door with closer requiring a force of Newtons which is not excess of the maximum recommended of 30 / less than the recommended maximum of 30Newtons to open?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the entrance door comprise of a revolving door supplemented by non-revolving door which is in regular use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the entrance door comprise of a motion sensor, which remains open long enough for slow passage with both visual & tactile warnings & information?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The door opens at mm from the door leading edge of the door when open. The recommended distance is 1400mm.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the doors have kick plates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the doors open in an inward outward direction with a clear opening width of 1000mm for entrances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there vision panels to the doors these let people see others approaching and can avoid accidents as well as providing security?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there vision panels to the doors to let people see others approaching and can avoid accidents as well as providing security? [recommended zones of visibility which are 500-1500mm]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the glazing provided with manifestation? [At the recommended height of 850-1000 &1400-1600mm]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the door handles at a recommended height? [The height range for lever handles is 800-1050mm with the preferred being 900mm. D handles are recommended to start in the height range of 700-1000mm and have a minimum height of 1300mm]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the door can be opened with one hand and the furniture does contrast well with its background.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the entrance threshold level? [less than 15mm]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there steps that have uniform height risers and treads of equal depth and width?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have colour contrasting nosings been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there Tactile/Visual information?. [laid in accordance with current guidance: 400mm from start of the steps and for 800mm wide]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have hand rails been provided to one or both sides of the steps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the landings of a suitable size and free from obstruction or opening doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is thre a ramp that has a gradient of no more than 1:12°?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ramp width within the recommended 1500mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a handrail to ramp one of the side/ both sides at a recommended height? [The recommended height range is 900-1000mm above the line of pitch]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the ramp surface contrast with the landings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the landings of a suitable size and free from obstruction or opening doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the entrance provides door matting, which is secure and easy to manoeuvre up on?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there is an obstructed space of at least 300mm between the leading edge of the door and return wall / other obstacle?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an entry system located next to the entrance door at the recommended height? [900-1050mm and mm from the door, the recommended distance is a minimum 400mm]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the panel have good colour contrasting buttons and numbers, which allow tactile reading (engraved, embossed and Braille) along with an intercom?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an indication of an inductive coupler being attached or visual indicators showing when to speak or open the door?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the entry system located on level, firm and even ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a proximity reader at a recommended height of 1050mm and at least 400mm from the door?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the activation controls are exit button at the recommended height of 750-1000mm.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• Is the corridor width within the recommended width is 1800mm with the absolute minimum being 1200mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there spaces at the end or within corridors (1800mm diameter) to allow wheelchair users to turn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there colour contrast between walls, floors and ceilings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the floor slip resistant with a matt finish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the flooring clear of any heavy pattern?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the corridors free from obstructions e.g. fire extinguishers or radiators? Protrusions into the circulation routes should be guarded or ideally fire extinguishers should be recessed, if not these should offer good colour contrast with their surroundings.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there is way-finding signage within the access routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the signage at acceptable heights and the text offers good colour contrast with the sign board and the sign board offers good colour contrast with its background and the text is non-reflective?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting in corridors even and avoids pools of light and dark which can give the illusion of steps? The minimum recommended lighting for circulation routes is 100lux.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the doors opening into circulation routes? Where this happens there should be a minimum of 900mm between the open edge of the door and the opposite wall, the distance is less or more than 900mm, it is not feasible to alter without changing the door style e.g. reduced swing doors.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

Lifts

• Do the lifts contrast with the adjoining surfaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lift accessible from the entrance door?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lift location signed and is clearly visible from the entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the lift lobby does provide in excess of 1500mm x 1500mm manoeuvring space in front of each lift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the lift lobby finishes provide good colour contrast?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the visual lift location indicators clearly visible/audible from the lobby?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there clear floor level signs opposite the lift, and floor numbers are marked at eye level on the doorframes of lifts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the signs contrast well with their surroundings.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the lift lobby call buttons are sited at least 400mm from a return wall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the lift call buttons embossed / Braille / engraved symbols which contrast with their surround?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the lift doors provide a clear opening width within the preferred minimum dimensions are 800mm clear door width, with the car measuring 1100mm wide x 1400mm deep?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Internal control panel at the height range of 1200mm and adjacent the door opening and set back 400mm on the side wall which allows for use by a wheelchair user?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the lift control panel provide audible floor level indicators and an audible floor level and lift arrived indicator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the lift emergency alarm work? Is there a visual indicator that the alarm has been sounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the emergency communication system incorporate an inductive coupler?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a mirror been provided starting at 900mm. [This meets with current guidance. Mirrors help wheelchair users back out of lift cars so as to avoid people waiting and also observe floor numbers]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there support rails provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the lift floor finish have similar frictional qualities to the floor of the lift lobby and is a suitable colour? [Dark colours are not recommended as people with visual impairments may think they are looking into an open lift shaft]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting within the car suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments:

Ambulant WC - Male

• Is the location is clearly signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What are the Cubicle measurements mm wide x mm deep and urinals

• Are the wash basins provided with lever, sensor or push taps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the door furniture is easy to use with a clenched fist and can it be unlocked from outside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a 450mm diameter circle within the toilet cubicle, between WC pan & door?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the WC pan height within the recommended height of 480mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there outward opening doors to the cubicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the front edge of the urinals is at 500mm high when standing & 380mm seated, projecting 360mm from wall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there modesty screens to the urinals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can these toilets provide wheelchair access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a good colour contrast between sanitary ware and its background?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the light levels within the guidance of 200 lux and are evenly spread?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the floor surface slip resistant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the switch light pull have a good colour contrast with its background? [Light pulls should be 900-1000mm above the floor and located within 150mm of the leading edge of the door and the adjacent wall, but should not be red]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ambulant WC - Female

• Is the location is clearly signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What are the Cubicle measurements mm wide x mm deep

• Are the wash basins provided with lever, sensor or push taps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the door furniture easy to use with a clenched fist, and it can be unlocked from the outside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do these toilets provide wheelchair access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a 450mm diameter circle between WC pan & door?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there outward opening doors to the cubicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the seat height within the recommended height of 480mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a good colour contrast between sanitary ware and its background?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the light levels within the guidance of 200 lux and are evenly spread?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the switch light pull have a good colour contrast with its background?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the floor surface slip resistant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the WC pan height within the recommended 480mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Accessible WC - Unisex

• Is there unobstructed access to the WC?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Room size mm wide x mm deep. The recommended minimum size is 1500 x 2200mm

• What side is the Wc transfer? [left/right/ peninsula transfer WC]

• Do the sanitary fittings contrast well with their background?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the support rails contrast well against their background?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all the recommended support rails have been provided:<br>• Drop down rail to the open side of the WC <br>• Vertical rail to open side of WC<br>• Horizontal rail to closed side of WC<br>• 2nd vertical rail to above the wash hand basin<br>• Back pad support to WC<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the floors slip resistant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the wash hand basin within the recommended distance of 140-160mm from the front of the WC pan to the nearest edge of the wash hand basin. This is to allow people to wash their hands whilst seated on the WC?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can a person wash their hands whilst seated on the WC as soap has been provided within reach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can a person dry their hands or body whilst seated on the WC, as there are paper towels provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Wash basin rim height within the recommended height range is 720mm - 740mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the WC seat height within the recommended height being 480mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the WC been provided without a lid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a WC seat without a gap been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the flush is on the accessible side and can be operated with a clenched fist?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the basin fitted with a mixer lever / push taps and are easy / moderate to use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the water temperature regulated for temperature at outlet and is not scolding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the following been provided:-<br>• Paper towels, <br>• hand drier, <br>• soap dispenser, <br>• shaver point, <br>• sanitary products vending machines, <br>• shelf at 950mm high next to the WC on the closed side measuring 125-150mm deep<br>• clothes hooks at 1050mm and 1400mm<br>• Toilet tissue holder with roll / sheets.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a mirror at the height of 600mm. which meets with current guidance that mirrors start at 600mm above the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a horizontal closing bar fixed to the inside of the door? [This aids wheelchair users to close the door behind them]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the door furniture comprises of lever / knob / "D" handle at height of 1000mm and contrast well with its background?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the door lock easy to use? [Locks should be easy to operate with a clenched fist]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the effective clear width to the door acceptable and within the recommended minimum of 800mm for a straight on approach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the manoeuvring area free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the opening force of the door in N?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the door open outwards into an access route width that is recommended to be at least 1800mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there emergency lighting available within the toilet if the power was to be cut?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have staff been briefed on how to assist someone who may be in difficulties within the WC?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there is an emergency assistance alarm, which provides audible / visual warning outside the WC. Guidance states it should have pull be at two heights, 100mm and 800-1000mm above the floor. The reset button is located within reach of the WC pan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire alarm audible/visual beacon within the WC?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the lights activated automatically or by by pull cord, which has good colour contrast? [Light pulls should be 900-1000mm above the floor and located within 150mm of the leading edge of the door and the adjacent wall. The pull and the cord should contrast in colour and luminance with its background, but should not be red]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments:

• Will the entrance lobby allows a wheelchair user to move clear of one door swing to open the next door?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the internal lobby door comprise of a manual double / single / 1½ leaf doors with closer requiring a force of Newtons which is not in excess of the maximum recommended of 30 Newtons to open?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the doors open at 1400mm from the door leading edge of the door when open?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the doors fitted with kick plates which meet recommend specifications?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the doors open in an inward / outward direction with a clear opening width of 1000mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the vision panels offset/narrow/ full height/ square/circular/top/middle and bottom starting at height of 900mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the glazing provided with manifestation at height(s)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The door furniture is a pull plate / lever / twist knob / D handle at a height of mm. This is as per current recommendations. The height range for lever handles is 800-1050mm with the preferred being 900mm. D handles are recommended to start in the height range of 700-1000mm and have a minimum height of 1300mm.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the door be opened with one hand and does the furniture contrast well with its background?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an unobstructed space of at least 300mm between the leading edge of the door and return wall / other obstacle?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Stairs

• Do the steps have uniform height risers (rise height mm) and treads of equal depth (with a depth of mm.) and a width of mm? [please measure]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a handrail to both sides at mm above the line of pitch? [The handrail shape is (please note) The handrail is mm from the wall and mm wide. The handrail is continuous]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the handrail does offer good colour contrast with its background?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the handrail project horizontally at least 300mm beyond the top and bottom steps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the fixing of the handrail allow continual grip along its full length? [Users should not have to let go of the handrail because of the supports nor should they have the potential to cause harm]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the steps have colour contrasting nosings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has tactile warning been provided and installed correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the nosings slip resistant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the stairs provide a surface width (distance between walls, stringers or wall and upstand etc) that is acceptable and the recommended minimum of 1200mm surface width?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the nosings have acceptable overhang of recommended 25mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there no more than 20 steps in each stair flight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the Stairs offer a medium steep / easy pitch? [what is the angle]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a clear floor level signage? A person who is visually impaired may not be aware of how many storeys a building has, so for this reason clear floor level numbering is recommended and it also helps to orientate a person’s position within a building

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the landings of adequate size? [As these should be a minimum depth which is not less than the stair surface width]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the lighting levels good with a reading of lux which is acceptable? [current guidance recommends a minimum of 150 lux evenly spread]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there emergency refuges within the stair enclosure? [Check location of communication system with proximity of emergency sounder]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evacuation chairs on the landings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there mechanical means of vertical transport or alternative route to overcome the stairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ramps

• Does the ramp have a maximum gradient of 1:12?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the width of the ramp within the recommended 1500mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a handrail to one side or both sides at a height of 900-1000mm above the line of pitch?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the ramp surface contrast with the landings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The landings are 1200mm and free from obstruction or opening doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A