Improving Access to the Built Environment including Disability Access Certificates

About the Programme

The Building Control Act of 2007 introduces the provision of Disability Access Certificates as part of the Fire safety Certificate Application Process. The Building Control (Amendment) Regulations Act introduced in 2009 highlight that all applications for Fire Safety Certificates must be accompanied by a Disability Access Certificate from the 1^st of January 2010.

In November 2010, the Department of Environment published Part M 2010 (Building Regulations (Part M Amendment) Regulations 2010) with accompanying guidance entitled Technical Guidance Document M 2010.  In general, Part M 2010 comes into operation on 1 January 2012.

This programme introduces participants to the key principles of Universal Access, Universal Design and how to develop a Disability Access Certificate, to ensure all aspects of the built environment are accessible.

Aim

The aim of this course is to equip participants with an understanding of the concept of universal access in the built and external environment.  The content would be particularly beneficial to Architects, Consulting Engineers; Construction Personnel and Local Authority Technical staff.

Date/Location/Cost

• 23rd May 2012/Guinness Enterprise Centre, Dublin 8/€350
• 18th October 2012/Guinness Enterprise Centre, Dublin 8/€350
• 12th December 2012/Guinness Enterprise Centre, Dublin 8/€350

Key outcomes of this programme

• Increased awareness of Universal Access and Universal Design.
• A better understanding of the key design criteria for an accessible building.
• Understand the key amendments of Part M 2010.
• Increased awareness of the implications of TGD M 2010 on the design of new buildings, extensions, material alterations and certain material changes of use.
• Participants will strengthen their knowledge of the Disability Act 2005, Part M of the Building Regulations,  and other relevant built environment legislation
• Appreciate the key requirements and criteria to develop a Disability Access Certificates.

• Understand the disability proofing process for planning and designing for accessibility.

For more information on this workshop please contact our team on 01-4151285 or e-mail info@accessconsultancy.ie