Information
Session on the proposed changes to Building
Standards |
SDEF invites you to an information
session on the Scottish Building Standards Agency (SBSA)
Consultation on Access And Usability Of Buildings. It
will be held on April 26, 2006 at Beancross,
Falkirk.
The session will include an introductory
talk on the implications for disabled people and will be
followed by a more in-depth briefing by Stephen Scott
from SBSA
Standards cover
facilities in
dwellings such as functional standards apartment,
kitchens, activity spaces, access to other rooms and
drying facilities; sanitary facilities; access to
buildings including car parking, thresholds; and
accessible routes; stairs and ramps; electrical
fixtures; and windows and glazing
The session will finish with a discussion
on the building standards and will form part of the SDEF
response to the consultation.
A copy of the consultation is
available at the SBSA website
http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/current_standards/sectionfourconsultation.htm
The Agency can be contacted at
Scottish Building Standards Agency, Denholm House,
Almondvale Business Park, Livingston EH54 6GA. Tel:
(01506) 600 400, Fax: (01506) 600 401, Email: mailto:info@sbsa.gsi.gov.uk
Replies to the questions will be circulated among
participants to allow participation in an online forum.
Comments will ultimately be posted on to the website.
Panel members can retain their anonymity if desired and
contact details will not be passed on without
permission.
Participants must comply with the E-panel
code
of conduct.