Inclusive Design – Why Should You Care
This CPD covers the importance of inclusive design in today's world. It discusses the true cost of not complying with BS 8300-1:2018 and BS 8300-2:2018, Approved Document M and the Equality Act 2010, and provides guidance on specifying door hardware to help buildings be inclusive and accessible to all. By the end of the presentation you should have a greater understanding of:
- Duty of care
- What is meant by "inclusive design", the benefits to users, and the key market drivers for specifying with this in mind
- Three main policies covering inclusive design that decision makers should be aware of
- Who is responsible if there is a discrimination claim
- Key recommendations on accessibility, opening and closing forces, effective clear widths, door fittings with lever/pull handles, locks, keys and thumb turns, and visual considerations
- BS EN 1154:1997 when specifying for inclusively designed environments
- Managing the fire risks
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