Additional Considerations in this Process: It was recognised that: The audits identify where a building does not conform to Best Practice. Sometimes it will be not technically possible for the environment to ever conform e.g. Original staircase at entrance to a protected building (however an alternative of entrance should be provided). Some items identified by the audit as not conforming will not be considered for works as the relative benefit to value ratio will not be reasonable; e.g. where a building is due to be closed to the public within a short time anyway, or where a corridor width is 10mm less than Best Practice. should be on those areas which can be rectified and where adjustments will bring a positive impact on the lives of those utilising and living within the Campus and other College premises. For new buildings, the procurement process will need to have a mechanism to ensure universal access is considered from the outset at the planning and design stages. Implementing a policy of insisting on access design appraisals on all new builds and extensions will greatly increase universal access and is considerable cheaper than retrofitting changes. Examples of decisions that need to be made next in relation to the Implementation Plan for the Built Environment: Context: Are there funds available to spend specifically on improving access to areas and buildings throughout the Campus and College Premises?
Additional Considerations in this Process: It was recognised that: The audits identify where a building does not conform to Best Practice. Sometimes it will be not technically possible for the environment to ever conform e.g. Original staircase at entrance to a protected building (however an alternative of entrance should be provided). Some items identified by the audit as not conforming will not be considered for works as the relative benefit to value ratio will not be reasonable; e.g. where a building is due to be closed to the public within a short time anyway, or where a corridor width is 10mm less than Best Practice. should be on those areas which can be rectified and where adjustments will bring a positive impact on the lives of those utilising and living within the Campus and other College premises. For new buildings, the procurement process will need to have a mechanism to ensure universal access is considered from the outset at the planning and design stages. Implementing a policy of insisting on access design appraisals on all new builds and extensions will greatly increase universal access and is considerable cheaper than retrofitting changes. Examples of decisions that need to be made next in relation to the Implementation Plan for the Built Environment: Context: Are there funds available to spend specifically on improving access to areas and buildings throughout the Campus and College Premises?