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.