Inclusive Environments (Level 1) Flashcards
What primary or secondary legislation impacts on inclusive environments?
Primary = Equality Act 2010
Secondary = Building Regulations
What disabilities might need special attention when designing or refurbishing premises?
- Mobility disabilities.
- Visual impairments.
- Hearing impairments.
How do you ensure that your projects meet high levels of inclusive design?
- Engage stakeholders including people with disabilities, community members etc.
- Perform accessibility audits of proposed designs and offer opportunity for improvement.
What is Part M of the building regulations?
It sets the standards for accessibility and usability in buildings to ensure that they are accessible to everyone including the disabled.
What other budling regulations affect inclusive environments? Noise, Overheating, Electrical vehicle requirements?
Part E sets the standards for noise control.
Part K sets the standards for protection from falling, collision and impact.
What is the Equality Act 2010?
Law which protects individuals from unfair treatment and promotes a fair and more equal society.
Can you name any protected characteristics under the Equality Act?
- Age
- Disability
- Race
- Religion or belief
How does planning affect inclusive environments?
It influences the design, development and management ensuring works are accessible, usable and welcoming for everyone.
How does, light, occupancy, air, welfare facilities affect inclusive environments?
- Light is ensuring adequate lighting for creating safe environments.
- Occupancy is ensuring the maximum capacity that a building can hold.
- Air quality is ensuring good air is available for healthy and comfortable environments.
- Welfare facilities is toilets, changing rooms, rest areas etc.
What types of buildings come under inclusive environments?
- Residential.
- Commercial.
- Educational.
