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The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)

One of the key elements in meeting the various forms of building legislation and standards in force today, including the stringent requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act, is the provision of safe and effective access to buildings.  Creating an accessible entrance from the street is only the beginning of the task. 

 

From 1st October 2004, it became necessary to remove physical barriers that prevent people with disabilities from using a service.  This means that they should be able to move freely and conveniently throughout the entire building.  This means that doorways between rooms, those leading to corridors and into toilets and lift areas can be negotiated with ease, and central to providing such freedom of movement is the provision of correctly identified door types and access controls.

 

As one of the largest manufacturers of automatic and manual door systems in the world, DORMA can offer advice on a broad range of products that can assist with access both into and around the building ensuring compliance with BS8300 and Approved Document M.

 

All DORMA sales staff are trained on the issues relating to the DDA and our dedicated DDA product specialist can be contacted to provide solutions to your specific needs.

 

Below is a list of links that you may find useful.

 

DORMA information & literature

DORMA introduces the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and gives guidance on choosing the most suitable door products to achieve greater access into and within the building through a RIBA approved CPD presentation. Click here to download the information and faxback form or e-mail our team for further details.

 

Accessibility Specifiers Guide

Which Door Control?

 

DORMA Press

Safe access and security as it relates to community care

Access and the Disability Discrimination Act

 

Others useful links

Centre for Accessible Environments

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