1 CODE ON ACCESSIBILITY CODE ON ACCESSIBILITY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2013 IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2013 by Universal Design Department Building Plan and Management Group Building and Construction Authority Industry Briefing We shape a safe, high quality , sustainable and friendly built environment Item Programme Presenters 1 Introduction Goh Siam Imm 2 Provisions for Persons with Visual & Hearing Impairment Joyce Tung 3 Hearing Enhancement System Gordon Lee Tea Break 4 Accessible Routes and Other requirements Cheong Yin Oi 5 Sanitary Provisions Tan Cheong Ee 6 Family-friendlyFeatures and Residential Development Tan Jwu Yih 8 Q& A
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CODE ON ACCESSIBILITYCODE ON ACCESSIBILITY
IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2013IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2013by
Universal Design Department
Building Plan and Management Group
Building and Construction Authority
Industry Briefing
We shape a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment
Item Programme Presenters
1 Introduction Goh Siam Imm
2Provisions for Persons with Visual &
Hearing ImpairmentJoyce Tung
3 Hearing Enhancement System Gordon Lee
Tea Break
4Accessible Routes and Other
requirements Cheong Yin Oi
5 Sanitary Provisions Tan Cheong Ee
6Family-friendly Features and
Residential Development Tan Jwu Yih
8 Q & A
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• 1990: Code on Barrier-free Accessibility in Buildings
• 1995: 1st Revision- Better served the needs of the elderly and the
wheelchair bound
• 2002: 2nd Revision- Good practice guides added
• 2007: 3rd Revision
- Seamless connectivity and accessibility beyond
confines of buildings
• 2013: 4th Revision
Code on Accessibility
in the Built Environment 2013- Enhanced provisions and incorporated
Universal Design concepts
BACKGROUND
• Building and Construction Authority [Chair]
• Housing and Development Board
• Land Transport Authority
• National Parks Board
Government Government AgenciesAgencies
Voluntary Voluntary Welfare Welfare
OrganisationsOrganisations
InstitutionsInstitutions
Industry PlayersIndustry Players
• National University of Singapore
• Singapore Association of Occupational Therapists
• Disabled People’s Association
• Handicaps Welfare Association
• Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped
• Singapore Action Group of Elders (ceased operation in mid July 2012)
• Society for the Physically Disabled
• Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore
• Singapore Institute of Architects
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TRIPARTITE CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE
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• Ensure user friendliness with refinement of prescriptions and dimensions
• Provide greater clarity with more illustrations
REFINEMENT OF REFINEMENT OF CODECODE
• Overview of categorisation of building types
• Introduce “Objective” statements
• Differentiated requirements for different building types
IMPROVE CODE IMPROVE CODE STRUCTURE STRUCTURE
/ORGANISATION/ORGANISATION
• Family friendly
• Elder friendly
• Enhanced provisions for persons with disabilities
ENHANCE THE ENHANCE THE CODECODE
OBJECTIVE OF CODE REVIEW
Code 2013 provides
• Greater emphasis on universal design concept with
provisions that benefit a wider spectrum of people, including
parents with infants, the young and elderly.
• A comprehensive, balanced set of provisions to better
address the needs of persons with disabilities
OBJECTIVE OF CODE REVIEW AND CHANGES
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Study
User Trials
Site visits
SITE VISIT & USER TRIAL
Source
No. of persons/ organizations providing the
feedback
Types of feedback
Code related Non-Code relatede.g. complaints,
enquiries
Public 14 4 10
Industrye.g. QP, builders,
building owners, suppliers
15 15 -
Interest Groupse.g. VWOs, agency
16 15 1
Total 45 34
(75%)
11
(25%)
• Received about 300 suggestions & views
• Public and stakeholders generally supportive
PUBLIC CONSULTATION (1-30 April 2013)
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• Code was launched on 30 August 2013
• Industry briefing on 30 Sept 2013
• Code will be implemented from 1 April 2014 for
• New buildings & buildings undergoing A & A works
with building plans submitted to BCA for approval.
IMPLEMENTATION OF ACCESSIBILITY CODE 2013
KEY CHANGES TO THE ACCESSIBILTIY CODE 2013
Wheelchair users
Family Friendly
Elder Friendly
Visually Impaired
Hearing Impaired
Five important areas:
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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
CODE CODE STRUCTURE AND CHANGES IN CHAPTER 1 & 2STRUCTURE AND CHANGES IN CHAPTER 1 & 2
CHAPTER CHAPTER 1 1
• Scope• Set out fundamental design and construction
requirements and guidelines for making those buildings
specified in Table 1 accessible to PWDs and families with
young children
• Specification is based on the dimensions of commonly
used wheelchair sizes and users. For larger wheelchairs
and motorised scooters, additional space allowances to be
considered to the needs of the intended users. (CL 1.17)
• Definitions • “Detectable warning surface”
• “grab bar” vs “handrail”
• “primary access route” vs “secondary access route”
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CHAPTER CHAPTER 22
• Table 1 (clause 2.1)
• Areas or levels in the type of buildings specified in Table – to
be made accessible for persons with disabilities and other
intended users (families with young children)
• Residential Development (clause 2.2)
• Minimum Accessible Provisions (clause 2.3)
• Interconnectivity (clause 2.4)
• Exemptions (clause 2.5)
• Alterations and Additions works (clause 2.6)
CHAPTER CHAPTER 22
• Table 1 (clause 2.1)
• Specify the areas or levels in the type of
buildings specified to be made accessible for
persons with disabilities and other intended
users (families with young children)
• Serves as a quick reference for key facilities and
accessible features to be provided for various
building types.
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TABLE 1
This table serves as a quick
reference for key facilities and
accessible features to be
provided….
Building Type Accessible AreasKey provisions to note**
Sanitary provision Other provisions
1. Residential
Buildings
(a) 4-storeys and below
(without lift access);
(b) 4-storeys and below
(with lift access);
(c ) 5-storeys and above.
All communal
areas and facilities
at 1st storey.
All communal
areas and facilities.
All communal
areas and facilities.
WC at common area. Cl 2.2 and Chapter
7.
Note : **The table serves as a quick reference for key facilities and accessible
features to be provided for the various building types. Relevant provisions
that are specified in the Code shall also be complied with.
Legend
AM : Water closet compartment for ambulant disabled
UGB : Urinal for ambulant disabled
WC : Accessible Toilet
Building Type Accessible AreasKey provisions to note**
Sanitary provision Other provisions
5 Hotels, boarding
houses, chalets and
backpackers’ hotels.
All areas intended for
access by employees,
guests or the public.
AM, UGB, WC Cl 2.3.3: 1 in 100 guest
rooms to be accessible.
1 in 50 guest rooms to be
elder friendly.
Cl 6.8: Hearing
enhancement system
shall be provided.
Cl 4.6.1.4, 4.11.1.2 and
5.1.7: Tactile and Braille
signs shall be provided.
6 Serviced
apartments.
All areas intended for
access by employees,
residents, visitors, or
the public.
AM, UGB, WC Cl 2.3.4: 1 in 100
apartments to be
accessible.
TABLE 1
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TABLE 1
Building Type Accessible Areas Key provisions to note**
Sanitary provision Other provisions
13 Pre-school, schools,
colleges, universities or
institutions of learning.
All areas intended for
access by employees,
students or the public.
AM*, UGB*, WC *AM and *UGB are not
required in pre-schools,
primary and secondary
schools.
Cl 6.8: Hearing
enhancement systems
shall be provided.
Cl 4.6.1.4, 4.11.1.2 and
5.1.7: Tactile and Braille
signs shall be provided
except for pre-school and
school.
TABLE 1
Building Type Accessible AreasKey provisions to note**