Inclusive Environments

Question 1

What is meant by the term inclusive design?

Answer 1

Designing to create equality for everyone and accomodate diverse user needs including different ages, genders, races, and sexual orientations.

Question 2

Recognition of the diversity of user needs

Question 3

Local planning policy, building regulation and health and
safety requirements as applied to inclusive environments

Question 4

Appreciate and distinguish between ethical issues as opposed to legal requirements

Answer 4

We have a moral and ethical duty to exceed the minimal legal and regulatory standards.

Question 5

Knowledge of best practice technical standards relevant to
country of practice.

Question 6

Practical applications as applied to different types of building
and their associated uses

Question 7

Ability to recognise the need for and use appropriate
language in the discussion and resolution of inclusivity
challenges

Question 8

what are the construction industry councils 6 principles for creating an inclusive environment?

Question 9

What is an inclusive environment?

Answer 9

An inclusive environment is somewhere that facilities equal and dignified use by everyone without separation or isolation.

Question 10

What are the essential principles for achieving an inclusive environment?

Answer 10

1. Contribute to building an inclusive society now and in the future
2. Apply professional and responsible judgement and take a leadership role
3. Apply and integrate the principles of includive design from the outset of a project
4. Do more than just comply with legisaltion and codes
5. Seek multiple views to solve accessibility and inclusivity challenges
6. Acquire the skills, knowledge, understanding and confidence to make inclusion the norm, not the exception.

Question 11

What is the primary and secondary legislation?

Answer 11

Primary:
* The Equality Act 2010
* Health and safety at work act
* Planning and building acts

Secondary:
* National Planning Policy
* Building Regs
* Fire Safety Regulations

Question 12

What British Standards relate to Inclusive Environments?

Answer 12

BS 8300:2009+A1:2010
BS 926:2013

Question 13

What are the 9 protected characteristics under the Equality Act?

Question 14

What is meant by the term ‘Unconscious Bias’?

Question 15

What is a Reasonable Adjustment and why are they required?

Question 16

What key factors would you consider when assessing a building’s suitability?

Question 17

What approved documents specifically would you consider in Inclusive Design?

Answer 17

Approved Document B
Approved Document K
Approved Document M

Question 18

What is meant by the term ‘Changing Places’?

Question 19

From a fire safety perspective, what might you prepare for people who have difficulty exiting a building in an emergency?

Answer 19

A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP).

Question 20

Do the Government provide any guidance on fire escape for disabled people?

Answer 20

‘Fire Safety Risk Assessment: Means of Escape for Disabled People’