Inclusive Environments Level 1 Flashcards
What primary and secondary legislation impacts on inclusive environments?
Primary:
- Equality Act 2010
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- Planning & Building Acts
Secondary:
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Building Regulations
- Fire Safety Regulations
What disabilities might need special attention when designing or refurbishing premises?
Wheelchair users - widening doorways, ramps, lifts, accessible toilet facilities, automatic doors
Those who are visually impaired - providing information in alternative formats, such as Braille
How do you ensure that your projects meet high levels of inclusive design?
What standards and guidance might be relevant to your area of practice?
British Standard 8300 - relates to disabled access within buildings
Building Regulations Part M - Access to and use of buildings
RICS Rules of Conduct
What is Part M of the regulations?
Access to and use of buildings
Provides info about ease of access to and use of buildings, including facilities for disabled visitors or occupants
What other building regulations affect inclusive environments?
Nosie, overheating, electrical vehicle requirements?
What is the Equality Act 2012?
A piece of primary legislation which makes it unlawful to discriminate against the protected characteristics
Can you name any protected characteristics under Equality Act?
Age
Disability
Sex
Gender Reassignment
Race
Religion or belief
Sexual orientation
Marriage or civil partnership
Pregnancy or maternity
How does planning affect inclusive environments?
How does light, occupancy, air, welfare facilities affect inclusive environments?
What types of buildings come under inclusive environments?
All buildings, places and spaces
What current challenges is Covid and/or Brexit bringing to inclusive environments?
