Future Inclusive
Access Consultants
We'll help you to meet duties to people with a disability as required by the Disability Discrimination Acts of 1995 and 2005 - and planning and building regulations for new buildings - with the benefit of our specialist, practical and cost effective advice.
We have extensive experience of inclusive design, and work to facilitate inclusive access to services and the built environment.
Future Inclusive Consultants are accredited on the National Register of Access Consultants [NRAC] and as Inclusive Environment Consultants [IEC] by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors [RICS]
Use the links below to find out more about
- access audits
- access statements at all stages of the constuction process
- access appraisals from plan
- Training
Or contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
New development, alterations & refurbishment
We will advise what is required for Inclusive access and egress to meet planning and building control & ensure that your clients will be able to meet their duties under the Disability Discrimination Acts and the Regulatory Reform [Fire Safety] Order 2005.
Businesses
An access audit provides information on the barriers to disabled people when accessing your premises and services.
Our report will make detailed recommendations tailored specifically for your business, and include digital photos, priorities for the work and budget costs.
Following the audit we will be pleased to work with you in implementating the recommendations if required.
News
BS8300 : 2009 published
The British Standards Institute has published the updated BS 8300:2009 Code of Practice for the Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people.
Major changes include an increase in accessible bedrooms in hotels, with a fixed hoist in some rooms, plus more accessible parking.
In major public buildings, the Code recommends provision of 'Changing Places' sanitary accommodation.
Information on means of escape, from BS9999, colour and contrast, and slip resistance of floors is also given.
The Code of Practice sets 'Best Practice' standards, and will inform the next revision of the Building Regulations Approved Document part M.
The standard can be purchased from BSI.
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