Inclusive Environment (Level 1)

Question 1

What are inclusive environments?

Answer 1

NPPF 2021: Inclusive environments help meet all user needs and do not discriminate

Question 2

How do you promote diversity of user needs?

Answer 2

• Plan positively for shared spaces, e.g. community facilities, open space
• Accessible for all
• Promote variety of transport opportunities

Question 3

How do you promote inclusive environments?

Answer 3

People, places, spaces
Usability, walking routes, connectivity
Disabled parking
Disabled access
Cycle parking

Question 4

What building regs relate to inclusive environments?

Answer 4

M - access and use of buildings

Question 5

How does part M relate to property management?

Answer 5

Ease of access and use of all buildings for all users
Has guidance on safe design of ramps and building dimensions for wheelchair accessibility

Question 6

Tell me about Part M Building Regulations

Answer 6

regulations to cover the construction and extension of buildings. Minimum standards for design

Question 7

Does approved Part M guarantee inclusive design?

Answer 7

Accepted reasonable provision for compliance

Presumption is compliance but not guaranteed

Question 8

What are examples of inclusive design?

Answer 8

Ramps / lifts
Wide enough doors and lifts
Low hand rails
Braille for blind people

Question 9

What is NPPF?

Answer 9

National Planning Policy Framework

Framework that governs England planning policies

Its goal is to promote sustainable development while balancing economic, social, and environmental needs.

Question 10

What does the NPPF say on inclusive environments?

Answer 10

Section 8 - Provision of Healthy, inclusive and safe spaces

Question 11

What does the UK Equalities Act 2010 say about inclusive design?

Answer 11

S20 - disabled individuals should not face barriers to access. If a barrier exists, the service provider is obliged to make reasonable adjustmnets to help access

Question 12

How does the Equality Act 2010 relate to service providers or controllers of let premises?

Answer 12

Unlawful to discriminate against disabled person by not providing them with a service

Letting a property must ensure terms are not discriminatory, if requested, commercial property must be adjusted to meet needs of disabled person, may wish to include works,

Question 13

What does the UK Equality Act 2010 say about reasonable adjustment?

Answer 13

Obligation to make reasonable adjustments

Obliged to physically alter the property to permit disabled access, e.g. ramps, wider doors, lighting clearer signs

Reasonable = disability, practicable, money

Question 14

What are examples of auxiliary aids?

Answer 14

Sign language interpreters

Braille

Hearing aids

Question 15

How do the UK Equality Act and Building regulation relate to each other?

Answer 15

Part M states the minimum requirements to ensure all user needs are met

Equality Act requires reasonable adjustment to be made to meet user needs.

Equality Act much broader in scope

Question 16

What are the key requirements for inclusive environments?

Answer 16

NPPF 2021: social interaction, safe accessible, support health lifestyles

Question 17

What is gentrification and what issues might it cause?

Answer 17

Bringing in wealth to community

Loss of community, displace residents, change or loss in culture

Question 18

What is the Equality Act?

Answer 18

Equality Act 2010
Legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and wider society

Question 19

Tell me a key principle of the Equality Act?

Answer 19

Provides protection against 4 types of discrimnation
Provides 9 protected characteristic types

Question 20

4 types of discrimination under UK Equality Act 2010

Answer 20

Direct
Indirect
Harrassment
Victimisation

Question 21

What are the 9 protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 21

Gender
Sex
Sexual orientation
Disability
Religious
Pregnancy and maternity
Marriage and civil partnership
Race

Question 22

Difference between direct and indirect discrimination and unconscious bias?

Answer 22

Direct: someone treated unfairly e.g. sexuality, age

Indirect: company policy that discriminates

Unconscious bias: implicit bias that impacts the way you perceive people7

Question 23

What are the minimum accessibility requirements?

Answer 23

At lease 1 entrance accessible by wheelchair
At least 1 toilet accessible to a wheelchair user on each floor (depends on building and provider)
Left doors able to fit wheelchair
Ramps used where required

Question 24

What are the main penalties under the Equality Act 2010

Answer 24

Employer breach (found to discrimnate) -> no limit in compensation awardedto employee
Not complying with requirements could face civil enforcement procedures or be liable for criminal offence > fine up to £5k

Question 25

What are the penalties under Part M of the building regulations ?

Answer 25

Local authority to prosecute:
Unlimited fine if magistrates court (up to two years after completion of offending work. Taken against main contractor or potentially owner)
Enforcement notice requiring alteration or removal of breached regulations

Question 26

Different stages of inclusive environments in property lifecycle?

Answer 26

Design – space that meets all user needs and promote healthy lifestyles

Occupation – provide access to a variety of occupiers without discrimination

Question 27

5 stages of a fire risk assessment?

Answer 27

A. Identify fire hazards
B. Identify people at risk
C. Evaluate, remove or reduce risk
D. Record findings
E. Review and regularly update assessment

Question 28

What is an FRA and who must undertake them?

Answer 28

Fire Risk Assessment – anyone with control of premise

Question 29

How often must they be reviewed?

Answer 29

Every 12-months – Fire Safety Order 2005

Question 30

What emergency arrangements to evacuate might be in place?

Answer 30

Clear passageways
Emergency lighting
Emergency doors
Meeting points

Question 31

Audibility systems?

Answer 31

Hearing Loops

Question 32

Ethical considerations v Legal requirements

Answer 32

Ethical: moral case

Legal; Equality Act 2010

Question 33

Fitwell?

Answer 33

Certification on healthy buildings