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FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Fire Safety => Topic started by: Sherpa on October 30, 2007, 05:25:49 PM

Title: DDA Compliance
Post by: Sherpa on October 30, 2007, 05:25:49 PM

If a building is having a new front door fitted, should be wide enough for wheelchair access and have a ramp fitted. The reason I ask, is that every other door in the building is not wide enough for wheelchair access, so it seems pointless.

Title: DDA Compliance
Post by: jokar on October 30, 2007, 07:23:09 PM

Alterations and extensions to existing buildings have to comply with the Building Regulations.  Part M is the standard for Inclusive Access and you will have to provide an accessible Builidng.  The DDA ensures that the person responsible has undertaken an Access Audit and made reasonable changes to accommodate persons with disabilities.  Of course you could be looking at a non commercial building where other bits apply.

Title: DDA Compliance
Post by: The Lawman on October 30, 2007, 07:38:20 PM

A replacement door need not result in having to meet DDA requirements. Forming a new doorway, or enlarging an existing doorway, which would require building warrant approval may require compliance however.

Title: DDA Compliance
Post by: Ken Taylor on October 31, 2007, 12:05:38 AM

You shouldn't need this because you are simply replacing a front door - but you might need this if you are carrying out work requiring Building Regulation approval or it is a reasonable adjustment to enable access to a premises to which there is a legal requirement to not unreasonably discriminate - such as a workplace, public building, shop, etc under the DDA.