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NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993 (the Workplace Regulations) contain some requirements which affect building design. The main requirements are now covered

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

Subject to paragraphs (2), (3) and (4) this Part shall apply to any building or part of a building. This Part shall not apply to— (a) any garage or outbuilding associated with a dwelling; (b) any par

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

The requirements of regulation 92 shall not apply to— (a) a dwelling; and (b) any building that is being extended where reasonable provision for access to the extension is provided through the buildin

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

The requirements of regulation 93 shall not apply to— (a) a dwelling; and (b) an extension to a building where there is provision for suitable sanitary accommodation in the building being extended and

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

In this Part— "Dwelling" means a house or flat; "Entrance storey" in a dwelling means the storey which contains the principal entrance for the dwelling; "Independent access" to a part of or extension

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

Reasonable provision shall be made for people to have access to, into, within and to use a building and its facilities: Provided that in a dwelling this requirement shall be limited to the entrance st

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

Reasonable provision shall be made for independent access to an extension to a building.

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

Where sanitary accommodation is provided in a building, reasonable provision shall be made for the provision of suitable sanitary accommodation in any extension to the building.

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

In a dwelling a sanitary convenience shall be provided— (a) in the entrance storey; or (b) where the entrance storey contains no habitable rooms – in the principal storey.

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

It is the view of the Department that the requirements of Part R will be met by making reasonable provision to ensure that buildings are accessible and usable. In buildings other than dwellings, peop

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

The guidance in Section 7 is to facilitate people with a range of abilities to approach and gain access into a dwelling and to a common entrance of a block of dwellings e.g. flats, from the boundary o

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

The guidance in Section 8 is to facilitate access into habitable rooms and to a sanitary convenience in the entrance storey or the principal storey of the dwelling.

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

The guidance in Section 10 is to provide a sanitary convenience which a disabled visitor to the dwelling may use. The sanitary convenience should normally be located in the entrance storey. Where the

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

The guidance in Section 11 is to assist those people whose reach is limited, to use a dwelling more easily, by locating switches, sockets, etc. at suitable heights.

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

In this Technical Booklet the following definitions apply – Access – approach or entry. Accessible – suitable access to and usable by all people, regardless of their ability. Dwelling – has the meanin

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

Principal entrance (in relation to a dwelling) – has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 90 in Part R of the Building Regulations. Principal entrance storey – the storey or storeys where the pri

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

The scope of this Technical Booklet is to give provisions for generic solutions to the more common building scenarios to enable people to – (a) get access to a building; (b) get into a building; (c) m

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

The provisions for access and for facilities within dwellings are for the benefit of people who are disabled who may visit the dwelling. Where Part R applies, reasonable provision should be made – (a

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

An accessible entrance doorway should have a threshold which is level. However, where required due to site location (e.g. to prevent the ingress of moisture), a threshold may contain one or more upsta

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

A door to an accessible entrance should not project, when open, into an adjacent access route, unless that portion of the door which projects into the access route is protected by a suitable barrier.

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

Self-closing devices on manually operated non-powered swing doors can create difficulties for many people who have limited upper body strength, are pushing prams or are carrying heavy objects. The for

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

A space alongside the leading edge of a door, on the pull side, will enable a wheelchair user to reach and grip the door handle, then open the door without releasing hold on the handle and without the

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

Door furniture on manually operated non-powered doors should be easy to operate by people with limited manual dexterity, and be readily apparent to assist visually impaired people.

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

effective clear width when door opens more than 90o effective clear width when door opens to 90o not less than 300 mm (unless door is power operated and activated in accordance with para 3.17) measure

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A lifting platform should only be provided to transfer wheelchair users, people with reduced mobility and their companions vertically between levels or storeys. All users, including wheelchair users,

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

A lifting platform should be contained within a liftway enclosure where – (a) the vertical travel distance is more than 2000 mm; or (b) the lifting platform travels through a floor penetration.

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

A lifting platform should have a platform size of – (a) not less than 800 mm wide and not less than 1250 mm deep, where the lifting platform is not contained within a liftway enclosure; (b) not less t

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

A lifting platform should have a door or doors which provide an effective clear width of not less than – (a) 900 mm, where the size of the lifting platform is not less than 1100 mm wide and not less t

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

The platform controls for a lifting platform should be – (a) of the continuous pressure type; and (b) positioned not less than 800 mm and not more than 1100 mm above the floor of the lifting platform

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

Visual indication and audible indication of the lifting platform arrival and the floor reached, should be provided within the lifting platform.

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

Clear permanent operating instructions should be provided either in, or adjacent to, the lifting platform.

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

Diagram 5.6 Typical wheelchair accessible guest bedroom 300 mm minimum for details of accessible shower rooms and bathrooms see Section 6 clear opening width of doorway is related to the approach an

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

Wheelchair users should be able to gain access to and conveniently use sanitary accommodation. En-suite sanitary facilities are the preferred option for wheelchair accessible bedrooms. Unless there ar

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

The sanitary accommodation for a guest bedroom which is designed as a wheelchair accessible bedroom, should be provided either – (a) en-suite, where that is the arrangement for the rest of the bedroom

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

Diagram 6.3 Water closet compartments (a) WC compartment for ambulant disabled people - Grab rail not less than 500 mm long - Grab rail not less than 500 mm long - Shelf 950 mm above floor level - Cl

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

A wheelchair accessible bedroom should have a shower or bath facility complying with the provisions of paragraphs 6.33 and 6.34 provided either – (a) en-suite, where that is the arrangement for the re

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

Diagram 6.6 Suitable individual wheelchair accessible shower room Key dimensions and features: - 1500 mm by 1500 mm wheelchair turning space - Floor drain with slope on floor to drain - Fixed shower

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

Diagram 6.7 Suitable individual wheelchair accessible shower room incorporating a water closet and a standing height washbasin Elevation and Plan showing: - 1500 mm by 1500 mm wheelchair turning spac

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

An individual wheelchair accessible bathroom should have – (a) the minimum dimensions and arrangement of fittings as shown in Diagram 6.8; (b) a floor with a surface that reduces the risk of slipping;

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

Diagram 6.8 Suitable bathroom layout incorporating a water closet and a standing height washbasin Key dimensions and features: - 1500 mm by 1500 mm wheelchair turning space - Horizontal grab rail: 15

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

Every building shall be designed and constructed in such a way that there is provided: (a) an accessible route from the site boundary to at least one main entrance to the building and to any accessib

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

Dwellings and blocks of dwellings

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

A level or ramped approach should be provided to the entrance to a dwelling or to a common entrance to a block of dwellings. However, variations in topography, available plot area, and the distance of

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

People with a disability should have access from the point of entry to the principal entrance of a dwelling or the common entrance to a block of dwellings by – (a) a level approach complying with the

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

Where the plot gradient to the principal entrance of a dwelling or the common entrance to a block of dwellings is greater than – (a) 1 in 15; or (b) 1 in 12 where the travel distance is less than 5 m,

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

Where a driveway provides the whole or part of the approach, it should comply with the requrements for a level approach or a ramped approach. The approach should be clear of any parking space. Where t

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

The surface of an approach available to a wheelchair user should be firm enough to support the weight of the user and their wheelchair and smooth enough to permit easy manoeuvre. It should also take a

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

Where the point of entry is at the boundary it should have an unobstructed width of not less than 900 mm.

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

A level approach should have – (a) a surface which is firm and even; (b) an unobstructed width not less than 900 mm; and (c) a slope not steeper than 1 in 20. Where a level approach has a crossfall i

NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings

A level threshold should be provided at the principal entrance or alternative entrance (where the alternative entrance is provided in accordance with paragraph 7.3) even where the approach to that ent