Accessibility Covers:Accessibility Cover 30/5/07 12:24 Page 1 Accessibility By Design (Now includes Means of Escape) NORTH & EAST YORKSHIRE BUILDING CONTROL MANAGEMENT GROUP A Standard Guide A LABC Publishing Publication Accessibility Covers:Accessibility Cover 30/5/07 12:24 Page 2 RefreshRefresh PropertyProperty 40 Scott Street, York YO23 1NS Te l : 01904 627154 BuildersBuilders A Turner amp consultants .....however big or small the challenge providing design, architectural and engineering solutions morton house, morton road, darlington dl1 4pt Electrical tel: 01325 481941 fax: 01325 366930 e:[email protected] consultant civil and structural engineers Sowerby – Thirsk – North Yorkshire see us at: ampconsultants.com Tel: 01845 522364 / 07726 456 536 aturnerelectrical.co.uk [email protected] Domestic electrical contractor, registered competent person. We offer a friendly and reliable service, turning up when arranged. 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We are able to offer a range of architectural services tailored to suit your individual requirements in both the residential and commercial sectors. We offer the following services: • New Build projects • Full House Designs • Extensions and Alterations • Loft Conversions • Barn Conversions • Land Surveys • Sap Calculations • Domestic Energy Assessments • Approved Home Inspectors Reports For further details ­ email [email protected] or visit our website at djruttledge.co.uk Accessibility by Design Txt:Layout 1 30/5/07 12:34 Page 3 3 Foreword This guide, like any other, cannot provide answers City of York Council to the wide range of design considerations in Craven District Council relation to providing accessible buildings. East Riding of Yorkshire Council We hope it will point the reader in the right Hambleton District Council direction and provide a basic understanding of Harrogate Borough Council accessible design. 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FOR ALL YOUR STEEL REQUIREMENTS Daily Deliveries Throughout Your Area [email protected] English Street - Hull East Yorkshire - HU3 2BS Tel: 01482 381890 Fax: 01482 381898 Accessibility by Design Txt:Layout 1 30/5/07 12:34 Page 5 5 Contents Accessibility by Design … A Standard Guide PAGE BUILDING CONTROL IN NORTH & EAST YORKSHIRE ........................................................................................................ 7 BUILDING CONTROL CONTACTS ....................................................... 8 ACCESS STATEMENTS ...................................................................................... 11 ACCESS TO BUILDINGS ................................................................................. 15 Car Parking Spaces ........................................................................................................... 15 External Travel ..................................................................................................................... 16 External Hazards ............................................................................................................... 17 Approach to the Building ........................................................................................... 18 Stepped Access ................................................................................................................... 19 Accessible Entrances ...................................................................................................... 21 ACCESS WITHIN BUILDINGS .................................................................. 24 Entrance Lobbies .............................................................................................................. 24 Entrance Hall and Reception Area ................................................................... 25 Internal Doors ..................................................................................................................... 26 Corridors and Passageways .................................................................................... 27 Internal Stairs ........................................................................................................................ 28 Vertical Circulation within the Building ......................................................... 29 Guide to the Provision of Lifts .............................................................................. 31 MEANS OF ESCAPE ............................................................................................... 33 FACILITIES IN BUILDINGS OTHER THAN DWELLINGS ................................................................................................ 37 Audience and Spectator Facilities ....................................................................... 37 Refreshment Facilities .................................................................................................... 39 Sleeping Accommodation ......................................................................................... 40 Switches, Outlets and Controls .......................................................................... 41 Aids to Communication ............................................................................................. 42 Sanitary Conveniences ................................................................................................ 43 Wheelchair Accessible Changing and Shower Facilities ............... 46 Wheelchair Accessible Bathrooms ................................................................... 48 DWELLINGS ..................................................................................................................... 51 Accessibility ............................................................................................................................. 51 Circulation ............................................................................................................................... 52 WCs within Dwellings ................................................................................................. 53 INTERIOR ERGONOMICS .............................................................................. 55 Signs and Symbols ............................................................................................................ 55 Anthropometric Data .................................................................................................... 56 Ergonomic Data ................................................................................................................. 60 LEGISLATION AND BIBLIOGRAPHY ............................................. 63 THE DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT (DDA) 1995 ......................................................................................................... 65 USEFUL CONTACTS ............................................................................................