TEAM Safety Services Access Audit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Name of premise

• Name of client

• Exterior photo of premise.

  Media
• Add location
  Address

• Premise address

• Use of premise

• Auditors name

• Auditors signature

  Sign

• Date of access audit

  Date

Purpose of this Access Audit.

• Purpose of an Access Audit.
  
  The purpose of this access audit is to assess the accessibility of the building and surroundings for all its users. The audit examined external environments, horizontal circulation, interior, facilities, communication, and evacuation.
  The audit aims to identify the positive and negative accessibility issues relating to buliding being audited.
  An access audit is one of the first of many steps that can help to improve accessibility and provides the basis for an access improvement plan or strategy.
  Carrying out an access audit will identify a number of features including:
  •The current accessibility of the building/property/site;
  •Areas for improvement (e.g. no accessible car spaces in the car park or the door in the accessible toilet on the ground floor is incorrectly located and therefore the WC is inaccessible);• Good/bad practice.
  The purpose of an access audit is to establish how well a particular building or environment performs in terms of access and ease of use by a wide range of potential users, including people with disabilities, and to recommend access improvements.
  •Reference documentation include: The Approved Documents Part M and Best Practice BSI 8300 2010.
  Access audits give a snapshot of an existing building at a point in time. They are a useful starting point in assessing the current state of accessibility and usability of existing buildings.

Access Plan

• Before preparing an Access Plan, you might consider a Walk and Talk audit. During a walk and talk audit, the auditor will examine the building alongside the client, indicating any possible barriers to access, and verbally suggesting improvements that could be made. This approach will allow members of your group to give a ‘consumer perspective’ of their experience, and may have much more impact on the client than something written on paper. The walk and talk audit is sometimes accompanied by a report as well.

Car parking

• Is there designated parking for disabled car users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the proportion of designated bays compared to standard bays sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the designated bays clearly signposted from the car park entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they in a suitable location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bays adequately sized?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can car doors be fully opened to allow disabled drivers and passages to transfer to a wheelchair parked along side?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient space for tail loading?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bays level, smooth, even and free from loose stones?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are routes from the parking area to buildings accessible, with dropped kerbs and appropriate tactile warning?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are routes adequately lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Setting down points?

• Is a setting down point provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clearly signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitably located?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficient size?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does it have level access or dropped kerbs to the foot way?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Routes

• Are footpaths - predominantly level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where gradients between 1:60 and 1:20 are avoidable, are level landings provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where gradients are greater than 1:20, are ramps provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do paths have a suitable cross-fall gradient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are routes sufficiently wide?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are passing places provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is seating provided at intervals on long or inclined routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable signage and landmarks to aid orientation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicle and pedestrian routes clearly distinguished?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are path surfaces suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have textures and surface colours beed used to highlight routes.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are joints between paving units suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are route edges clearly defined?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drainage channels flush with path surface and avoid trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is planting used to identify routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does planting pose any hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are routes adequately lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting well designed and positioned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is guarding and cane-detection provided on low-level hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Street furniture

• Does street furniture pose a hazard to footpath users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate headroom to pedestrian route?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guarding and cane-detection provisions to areas with less than 2100mm headroom?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bollards at least 1000mm high and visually contrasting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chains and ropes linking bollards avoided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is street furniture visually contrasting or has visually contrasting bands?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cycle parking areas located clear of pedestrian routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

External ramps

• Are ramps accompanied by steps where the rise is greater than 300mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ramps accompanied by an alternative means of access where the total rise is greater than 2m?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is ramp identifiable from approach route?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is ramp length and gradient suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ramp wide enough?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the top and bottom landings of adequate size and clear of door swings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the maximum cross fall gradient to the ramp slope and landings suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a kerb upstand or solid balustrade to any open side of the ramp?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ramp surface suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the slope surface visually contrasting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ramp adequately lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

External steps

• Are steps identifiable from approach route?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they logical and consistent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are treads long enough and all of the same length?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are risers shallow enough and all of the same height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trip hazards avoided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the total rise suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the unobstructed width adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are intermediate landings long enough and clear of door swings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are step and and landing surfaces suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hazard warning paving provided a the top and bottom of the steps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are nosing effectively highlight step edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

External handrails.

• Are handrails provided in conjunction with a change in level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails to both sides?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails at a suitable height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are continuous along ramp slopes, stair flights and landings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the extend beyond the top and bottom of the slope or flight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Handrail profile suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are open ends avoided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the handrail visually contrasting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Entrances.

• Is the main entrance easy to find and clearly distinguishable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are alternative accessible entrances clearly signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the signage incorporate the international symbol for acces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a level area provided immediately in front of all accessible entrances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are structural supports clearly identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is weather protection provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are outward opening doors adequately guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are door entry controls positioned in an accessible location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are entry systems useable by people with sensory impairments and by people who can't speak?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are entry systems suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Entrance doors

• Are door openings wide enough for all users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate space available alongside the leading edge for a wheelchair user to open the door while clear of the door swing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a level threshold?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are doors visually contrasting wall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do doors and side panels incorporate vision panels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do glazed doors or glazing have suitable markings for safety and visibility?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does door furniture visually contrast with door leaf?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are door handles suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are self closing devices pressures kept to a minimum?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are door activation systems positioned within reach of all users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they clearly distinguishable from background?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do automatic opening doors incorporate both visual and audible warnings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are doors suitably guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the door remain open long enough?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the system incorporate a safety stop to prevent doors on a person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do automatic doors revert back to manual control or remain open if power fails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are revolving doors supplement by an adjacent accessible door?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Entrance lobbies.

• Is there clear view in from outside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lobby large enough to allow a wheelchair user and a companion to move clear for one door before negotiating another?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the inner lobby door meet the same standard as the entrance door?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a weather mat of firm texture and flush with the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Entrance foyers

• Is there clear view in from outside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are routes from entrance doors/lobby logical, clearly defined and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is circulation space adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there clear signage in place highlighting reception, WC, stairs, lifts, etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reception counter suitably positioned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the waiting area quiet and well lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there space for a wheelchair user and companions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a telephone provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Circulation

• Are circulation routes well defined?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are clear widths adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are routes defined using contrasting floor finishes and textures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do colour schemes maximise effective visual contrast?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Corridors

• Are corridor widths adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there turning space for a wheelchair user?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wall mounted fixtures suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are corridor doors consistent in opening width and direction of opening?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are corridor floors level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any slip, trip or fall hazards in the corridor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Internal doors

• Is the door absolutely necessary for safety or functional reasons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is effective clear width suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is door distinguishable from surroundings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For double doors is the leaf in regular use clearly defined?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do doors and side panels incorporate vision panels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do glazed doors or glazing have suitable markings for safety and visibility?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does door furniture visually contrast with door leaf?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are door handles suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are self closing devices pressures kept to a minimum?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are door activation systems positioned within reach of all users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do automatic opening doors incorporate both visual and audible warnings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are doors suitably guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the door remain open long enough?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the system incorporate a safety stop to prevent doors on a person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do automatic doors revert back to manual control or remain open if power fails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Surfaces

• Are floor surfaces suitable for passage of wheelchair users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are junctions between floor surfaces correctly detailed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are colours, tones, and textures varied to help distinguish between surfaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do cleaning regimes avid making surfaces slippery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors and walls free from confusing glare and reflection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor surfaces slip resistant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Textured surfaces to aid orientation for people with impaired sight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bright, boldly patterned floors avoided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are busy or distracting wall coverings avoided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Internal ramps.

• Are ramps accompanied by steps where the rise is greater than 300mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is ramp identifiable from approach route?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is ramp length and gradient suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ramp wide enough?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the top and bottom landings of adequate size and clear of door swings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a kerb upstand or solid balustrade to any open side of the ramp?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ramp surface suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the slope surface visually contrasting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Internal steps.

• Are steps identifiable from approach route?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they logical and consistent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are treads long enough and all of the same length?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are risers shallow enough and all of the same height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trip hazards avoided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the total rise suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the unobstructed width adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are intermediate landings long enough and clear of door swings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are step and and landing surfaces suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are nosing effectively highlight step edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Internal handrails.

• Are handrails provided in conjunction with a change in level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails to both sides?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails at a suitable height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are continuous along ramp slopes, stair flights and landings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the extend beyond the top and bottom of the slope or flight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Handrail profile suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are open ends avoided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the handrail visually contrasting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Passenger lifts

• Are lifts available in a building of more than one storey?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the location of the lift clearly signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are car dimensions sufficient to allow space for a wheelchair user and companion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a clear landing space available at each floor level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is landing level sign visible from lift car?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do lift doors open wide enough for wheelchair users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lift doors visually contrasting with surrounding walls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do lift doors remain open long enough?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is infrared or photo eye door safety override system installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are landing controls suitable and within reach of all users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lift controls suitable and in reach of all users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there audible indication of door movement, direction of travel and floor reached?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is floor reached indicator visible and clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lift car floor suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Areas of glass identified with markings for safety and visibility?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a half-height mirror on the back wall of car to enable wheelchair users to reverse into and out of lift car and view lift landing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency call systems within reach of all users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are alarm buttons fitted with visual acknowledgment that alarm bell has sounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a inductive couple fitted to emergency telephone or intercom?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Platform lifts

• Is platform lift available as an alternative means of access to an adjacent stair or ramp?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the location of the lift clearly signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Designed and available for independent use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear instructions available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Platform adequately guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lift dimensions sufficient to allow space for a wheelchair user and companion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a clear landing space available at each floor level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do platform doors open wide enough for wheelchair users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are landing controls suitable and within reach of all users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lift controls suitable and in reach of all users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there audible indication of door movement, direction of travel and floor reached?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is floor reached indicator visible and clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Areas of glass identified with markings for safety and visibility?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency call systems within reach of all users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are alarm buttons fitted with visual acknowledgment that alarm bell has sounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a inductive couple fitted to emergency telephone or intercom?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Wheelchair platform stairlifts

• Provided where a passenger lift of platform lift is unsuitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the location of the lift clearly signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear instructions available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Platform adequately guarded in motion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Designed and available for independent use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are platform dimensions suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can platform be neatly folded away when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there clear space at top and bottom landings for approach and exit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does stair lift compromise an emergency escape route?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WCs

• Is sanitary accommodation clearly indentified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it in an accessible location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the toilet lobby of a suitable size?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toilet access doors easy to open?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there slip resistant floors throughout?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do surfaces and fixtures provide effective visual contrast?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cubicle door locks easy to operate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are was basins at a suitable height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are taps easy to operate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is water temperature suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a provision for ambulant disabled people?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ambulant disabled persons WCs of a suitable size?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are door arrangements suitable for ambulant disabled persons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails provided to both sides of the toilet for ambulant disabled people?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an accessible disabled person WC available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is this in an accessible location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is more than one accessible WC provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the compartment size to the required size, to allow a wheelchair user adequate room to manoeuvre?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the accessible WC free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the hand washing basin and drying facilities within easy reach of the someone seated on the WC?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the overall position of WC accessories suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the accessible WC door width adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an assistance alarm provided, complete with cord, reset button and visual and audible alarm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Counters and service desks?

• Is the counter height to suit seated and standing users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient space to manoeuvre on both sides of the counter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there provision on both sides for wheelchair users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the counter surface and edges well detailed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate lighting to both sides of the counter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an induction loop and speech enhancement system provided and clearly signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Wayfinding, information and signs.

• Is the overall layout of the building reasonably clear and logical?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable visual signs, detailing way finding and information?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is written guides and information well designed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs in a logical position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs suitable and not obstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the adequate visual contrast between text and signboard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is sign text suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs well lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tactile signs used where appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Means of escape.

• Are ground floor escape routes accessible to all?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If disabled people cannot completely evacuate a building are there suitable refuges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are peeps in place for disabled people?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the warning system provide a warning to all?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Further findings.

• External further findings.

• External further findings images.

  Media

• Internal further findings.

• Internal further findings images.

  Media

• Additional Health and safety findings when completing audit.

• Additional Health and safety findings when completing audit images.

  Media

• The findings within this access audit represent what was observed at the time of this audit. The recommendations within this audit offer a solution to provide a reasonable adjustment to improve the accessibility of the assessed premise. There are many different options that can be implemented to improve a buildings accessibility.

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  Date

• Auditors name.

• Auditors signature.

  Sign