What an Access Consultant can do for you at the Development Application stage?
Accessibility Consulting, a.k.a Universal Design Consulting is a filed of consultancy specialising in code compliance specific to the building and construction industry. We as an Access Consultant would provide advice inline with Federal and Commonwealth legislation to ensure the provision of an inclusive built environment for people of all abilities, including people with a disability.
We can assist building owners, developers and architects to achieve Development Approval by providing assessment services in the form of an Access Report outlining the compliance status of the development. The assessment is based on the current code and relevant standards applicable at the time of the development lodgement. The assessment process will assist the planning authority in evaluating the Approval in a more positive outcome.
Depending on the State or town center that the development may be located, an Access Report is often a mandatory requirement under the Planning Code in every State and Territory.
Please get in touch with our consultants and we should be able to confirm the DA submission requirements in your specific region.
What does the new Building and Development Certifiers Regulation 2020 entail?
From 1 July 2020 in NSW, the new Building and Development Certifiers Regulation 2020 will take effect. It is aiming to introduce further changes to the building certification industry in NSW.
Under the new Act, the work traditionally available to a certifier in a project is effectively halved which could have significant commercial ramifications for the industry.
Understandably, the new Regulation will have significant impact upon private certifiers, as distinct from the certifiers who work for councils. As in any other state, the Private Certifiers can act equally as the council certifier in the certification process in NSW. It is likely that the changes will lead to a constraint on the scope of services that can be provided by the Private Certifiers in NSW.
Not to mention the continuing difficulties in obtaining professional indemnity insurance all mean that the construction industry is likely to see disruption in the supply of private certification services for a considerable period of time?
An access report is often a mandatory assessment for a commercial development at the Development Application stage. The assessment can be conducted and a report prepared by a qualified access consultant outlining the status of compliance of the building.
Our disability access team can facilitate the DA submission, please get in touch via our Contact page.
What is the Specialist Disability Accommodation and Design Standards?
Specialist Disability Accommodation helps people with a disability to obtain independence whilst receiving the care they need. Purpose-built housing delivers customised design that supports the individual’s requirements. If housing is one of the support requirements listed on an NDIS plan, the recipient is entitled for funding to modify or purpose build their accommodation to suit their special needs.
