Access audits

The introduction of the DDA has resulted in building owners and occupiers having to assess their building with regard to the provision and design of its access and facilities.

Our Access Consultancy service provides independent third party assessments of new and existing properties. Benchmarking its surveys against national standards we enable clients to understand the issues/barriers to access and how to best overcome them.

Scope of work:

• Design advice during project development

• Attendance at project team design reviews

• Detailed reports identifying physical barriers to access

• Desktop reviews of proposed schemes

• Site-specific reports following detailed surveys

• Budget costing of remedial works

• Advice and assistance preparing Personal Evacuation Plans (PEPs)

• Prioritising of recommended remedial work

• Expert witness service

Benefits to Clients:

• Focus on what really needs to be done

• National coverage from a network of regional offices and home based workers

• Reduced administrative costs through single invoicing process

• Access to leading professionals with many years of experience in facilitating Disabled Access

• Consistency of interpretation/application of national standards

• Reduced risk of legal action against your organization

Legislation:

• The Disability Discrimination Act 1995

• Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001

• The Building Regulations 2000