11. Inclusive Enviroments Flashcards
What is an inclusive environment?
An inclusive environment recognises and accommodates differences in the way people use the built and natural environment. It facilitates dignified, equal and intuitive use by everyone.
What should inclusive environments facilitate?
All users regardless of their age, status, gender, physical or mental ability and all other characteristics.
How do you promote inclusive environments?
What are the benefits of inclusive environments?
- Happier employees
- Increased productivity and low staff turnover
- Wider recruitment and talent pool
What are the negatives of inclusive environments?
What legislation contributes to creating an inclusive environment?
1) The Equality Act 2010
2) Building Regulations including Approved Doc K and Approved Doc M
3) BS8300: Design of an accessible and inclusive built environment
What is the Equality Act 2010?
The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the work place and wider society. It replaces previous anti-discrimination laws with a single Act, making the law easier to understand and strengthening protection in some situations.
What are the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010?
1) Age
2) Disability
3) Gender reassignment
4) Marriage and civil partnership
5) Pregnancy and maternity
6) Race
7) Religion or belief
8) Sex
9) Sexual orientation
What is the Building Regulations Approved Document M and how does this relate to inclusive environments?
The Approved Doc M covers access to and use of buildings. This sets out minimum requirements to ensure that a broad range of people are able to access and use facilities within building.
What are some sections included in the Approved Document M?
- Section 5: Sanitary accommodation in buildings other than dwellings - Accessible WC requirements
- Section 1: Access to buildings other than dwellings - Ramps and access
What is included in Section 1: Access to buildings other than dwellings - Ramp access?
- Limits on ramp gradients. For example, 1:20 gradient must have a maximum rise of 500mm.
- A ramp should be visible and apparent and be adequately signposted.
- The ramp should be slip resistant.
- Handrails on both sides.
What is included in Section 5: Sanitary accommodation in buildings other than dwellings - Accessible WC requirements?
- Toilets must be at least 480mm in height from floor level to top of toilet seat (average wheelchair height)
- Basin should be positioned so the user can wash their hands whilst on the toilet. Taps to be closest side of the basin.
- Taps and shower seats should be 480mm from floor level to top of toilet seat. They must project 650mm from the wall. No more than 43 degree temperature to prevent scalding. Height of shower valve between 750 - 1000mm.
- There should be 2 no. hinged support rails to either side of WC. These must extend 40mm further than the toilet pan.
- There should be 4 no. grab rails to the wall and provide additional support. These must project between 65- 80mm. Rail diameter must be between 32 - 35 mm.
Additional items: 1x backrest (if cistern is hidden). 1x horizontal grab rail to face the door.
What is BS8300
Design of accessible and inclusive built environment
What does NPPF say about inclusive design?
Defines inclusive design as designing the built environment, including buildings and their surround spaces, to ensure that they can be accessed and used by everyone.
What requirements does the Fire Safety (Regulatory Reform) Order 2005 introduce?
The RRO has introduced several considerations that need to be incorporated into inclusive design. This includes emergency routes and exits, fire safety arrangements (including those for visual and hear impairment) and training.
