Inclusive Environments Level 1 Flashcards
What primary or secondary legislation impacts on inclusive environments?
Equality Act 2010, building regs, planning regs
What disabilities might need special attention when designing or refurbishing premises?
all, sight, physical, lifts and ramps, brail signage
How do you ensure that your projects meet high levels of inclusive design?
research on all possible uses, not just disabled but also age, gender, race or religion
What standards and guidance might be relevant to your area of practice?
RICS Rules of Conduct, Equality Act 2010,Building Safety Act 2022, Health and Safety At Work Act
What is Part M of the building regulations?
Access to and use of buildings, visitable dwellings, accessible and adaptable dwellings, wheelchair user dwellings
What other buildling regulations affect inclusive environments? Noise, Overheating, Electrical vehicle requirements?
Noise pollution, right to light, change of use rules
Can you name any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010?
Age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation
How does planning affect inclusive environments?
Planning regulation and permissions should keep things in mind
How does, light, occupancy, air, welfare facilities affect inclusive environments?
Property dependant but all these things need controlling and allocating for
What types of buildings come under inclusive environments?
All buildings and environments depending on use and needs, dwellings and buildings other than dwellings