Inclusive Environments

Question 1

What is the Buildings Act 1984

Answer 1

Empowers LAs to enforce Building Regulations in their area

Part M - disabled access

Question 2

Why are inclusive environments important?

Answer 2

Enable everyone to access the opportunities that an environment presents regardless of their:

• age
• disability
• ethnicity
• gender
• economic circumstance

Question 3

What are the principles of the Equality Act (2010)?

Answer 3

There should be ‘reasonable access’ given

Question 4

What legislation did the Equality Act (2010) supersede?

Answer 4

Sex Discrimination Act
Race Relations Act
Disability Discriminations Act
Equal Pay Act (1970)

Question 5

How does the National Planning Policy Framework identify the need for safe, inclusive and accessible environments?

Answer 5

Permanent and semi-permanent disabled access systems do need to comply with Building Regulations part M

Question 6

What should work environments not do?

Answer 6

Present people with barriers in regards to their:

• enjoyment
• participation

Question 7

What RICS Global Professional Standard (2015) does this competency most relate to?

Answer 7

Respect

Question 8

What is the key legislation relating to equality and accessibility in the UK?

Answer 8

Equality Act 2010

Question 9

What other requirements in the UK need to be considered?

Answer 9

Part M Building Regulations

Minimum accessibility requirements under the Building Act 1984

Question 10

What does the Public Sector Equality Duty require in the UK?

Answer 10

That Public Authorities consider how their facilities and services impact people who are protected under the Equality Act (2010)

Question 11

What does Part M of the Building Regulations relate to?

Answer 11

Ensure that people are able to access and use buildings and their facilities.