Disability Access Audits

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Features

» A snap shot of a buildings accessibility

» Auditors accredited to the National Register of Access Consultants (NRAC)

» Identification of non-compliance against disability legislation, Part M of the Building Regulations and best practice

» Identification of health and safety hazards to people with disabilities and impairments

» Estimated costs provided for recommended action

Benefits

» Avoid litigation

» Reduce the risk of accidents

» Reduce cost to business through absenteeism

» Report information will enable long/medium/short-term budgets for improvement to be produced.

Disabled Access Audits

Access Audits are a useful means of assessing the current state of accessibility and usability of buildings by disabled people. Buildings that have been designed or adapted to meet the access needs of people with different disabilities are likely to be more flexible and make it easier for employers and service providers to fulfil their duties under the Disabled Discrimination Act 1995.

The purpose of an access audit is to establish how well a particular building performs in terms of access and ease of use by a wide range of potential users, including people with mobility and sensory impairments. The audit gives a snapshot of a building at any point in its life, highlighting areas for improvement thereby making it an essential tool in producing an access action plan. Using a series of checklists the auditor will follow a journey sequence specifically looking at:

 

» Approaches to the property 

» Access points into the property 

» Movement around the premises both horizontally and vertically 

» Disabled amenities such as WCs 

» Means of escape including special evacuation strategies 

» Building management

The audit report produced will highlight non-compliance and make recommendations with regard to the Disability Discrimination Act, Approved Documentation of the Building Regulations and "Best Practice".