Buildings that must be accessible for people with disabilities
- Valid from
- 1/09/2005
- Information provider
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
- Information type
- Guidelines
- Format
- Website
Description
The Building Act 2004 defines the buildings that must be accessible for people with disabilities. It refers to buildings to which 'members of the public are to be admitted, whether for free or on payment of a charge'. Defined in section 118(1) of the Act, it applies but is not limited to Schedule 2.
Scope
This guide includes:
- Upgrading existing buildings
- Alterations
- Change of use
- Upgrading
- Waivers and modifications
- Fire and access upgrading
- Conclusion