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DESIGNING FOR ACCESS

• Acorn Safety Services Ltd only undertake a review of existing conditions. At all times, it should be the aim of the Client and Designer to achieve full compliance with Part M of the Building Regulations, the Disability Discrimination Act and the Equality Act 2010.
  
  The review takes account of the conditions in place at the time of the visit only and does not include planned improvements.

Parking

• 1. PARKING
  Where parking may be provided, the following standards should apply. In addition to the provision of parking and as a service to residents, it may be relevant to identify the closest point where disabled persons could be safely dropped off by car.

• A suitable number of fully marked disabled car parking bays?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bays are closest to the accessible entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Surface of car park level, smooth with designated walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Car park well lit and close to unit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drop curb leading to the unit entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there provision for safe drop outside the community.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes please provide details.

Entrance

• The considerations below are in order of preference and the next provision should only be considered where the one above cannot be reasonably or practically achieved. Reasons for not being able to achieve the first provision should be stated.

• Level access to the main entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Level access to an alternative entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Permanent ramped access to the main entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ramp complies with minimum standards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ramp detail
  
  min 1000 wide
  max 1:12
  handrails each side
  slip resistant surface
  edge protection to avoid wheel override
  well lit

• Permanent ramped access to an alternative entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access into premises by lift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steps - access using temporary ramp?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Temporary ramp standard
  
  securely fixed to top and bottom
  within weight limit
  min 900mm
  edge protection to avoid wheel override
  slip resistant
  method of calling for temporary ramp to be provided

• Other considerations?

• If stepped are there handrails on both sides, conspicuous nosings and a slip resistant finish.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Doorways

• Suitably wide and no less than 825mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Well lit to assist persons with poor eyesight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Weather protection at entrance, mat of firm texture and level with floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Type of door at entrance

  Automated door

  Button activated door

  Manual door

• Door furniture easy to grasp and operate, at the correct height (between 900 and 1200))

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• People can be seen through the door

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Glazing conspicuously marked for safety

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if a bell to summon assistance is provided is this conspicuous and at the correct height (900 to 1200)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

internal stairs

• Well lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Each riser same height and treads of same width?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable landing after 1800mm rise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Conspicuous slip resistant nosings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable handrails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Means of escape

• Audible alarm supplemented by visual alarm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ground floor exits accessible for all, level etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe refuge or Evac Chair provided on upper/lower floors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff trained on evacuation of people with disability

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Identified member of staff with disability

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PEEP in operation and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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