Inclusive Environments (L1)

Question 1

What is an inclusive environment?

Answer 1

Buildings designed and managed to allow people with a diverse range of needs and abilities to access and use it reasonably.
Ensures people are at the heart of the design process.

Question 2

What is meant by ‘building for life’

Answer 2

The industry standard for the design of new housing developments.

Question 3

What inclusive features can you think of from the DESIGN PPG?

Answer 3

Proximity to public transport
Parking
Street furniture

Question 4

What is approved document part M?

Answer 4

2022 amended building regulations for ‘access and use of buildings’ which are a legal requirement to comply with.
There are 3 levels:
M41-visitable dwellings
M42- accessible and adaptable dwellings
M43 - wheelchair user dwellings

Question 5

What is M41?

Answer 5

VISITABLE DWELLINGS
Mandatory provision to enable access and use of dwellings.

Question 6

What is M42?

Answer 6

ACCESSIBLE AND ADAPTABLE DWELLINGS
allows adaptation to a changing occupiers needs over time
Eh parking space to be 3.3 meters wide. / ground floor WC / clear access zone around bed.

Question 7

What is M43?

Answer 7

WHEELCHAIR USER DWELLINGS
can meet needs of wheelchair users.
Section 20 of the equality act defines wheelchair users should not face barriers to access.

Eg. 3.6m by 6m parking space.
1200mm clear access Zone around bed

Question 8

What is REASONABLE when adjusting a property for a disability? Under the Equality Act?

Answer 8

Effectiveness
Cost/disruption
Practicality
Other options available

Question 9

What is an Access Statement?

Answer 9

A document that records your plans in terms of accessibility