Accessibility by Design

Our Accessibility by Design guide helps to provide design advice and guidance to the requirements of Part M which deals with the accessibility of buildings. The guide now includes advice on the relevant issues dealing with the design of the Means of Escape within buildings.  The guide has been split into sections to help you find the information you are looking for quicker and easier. Please see below for links to the relevant pdf files.

•   1. Accessibility by Design Introduction (pdf 552KB)

•   2. Berkshire Building Control (pdf 152KB)

•   3. Design & Access Statements (pdf 202KB)

•   4. Access to Buildings (pdf 844KB)

•   5. Access within Buildings (pdf 308KB)

•   6. Means of Escape (pdf 219KB)

•   7. Facilities in Buidings Other than Dwellings (pdf 589KB)

•   7a. Facilities in Buildings other than dwellings - Wheelchair Accessible (pdf 649KB)

•   8. Dwellings (pdf 451KB)

•   9. Interior Ergonomics (pdf 775KB)

•   10. Legislation & Bibliography, DDA 1995 & Useful Contacts (pdf 118KB)