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Explore the historical context of disability access certificates, Part M compliance, and RIAI's ATF efforts. Learn about DAC applications, challenges, and the need for clear guidance in this essential process. Discover key aspects of building control regulations and ATF's role in advising on accessibility issues. Engage with seminars, case studies, and the future roadmap for achieving inclusive built environments.
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Disability Access Certificates RIAI Accessibility Task Force Open Meeting
Context • Historical non-compliance with Part M • FR review of Part M for NDA • Accessibility as a Building Regulation? • 1st Jan. 2010 DAC – DACs required • 1st Jan. 2012 – Part M 2010 came into force
What have ATF done? • ATF responding to accessibility issues – fire fighting • Advising RIAI on specific cases from members • ATF review of Draft M 2009 • Presented RIAI CPD seminars on DACs • Represented RIAI on Local Government Management Services Board committee to prepare guidance on applying for and assessing DAC applications: • “Sample based approach to applying for a DAC”
DAC Applications • CPD Seminars: • What is required for a DAC application? • How far do you have to go to demonstrate • compliance? • What to includeand how to present? • Building Control Regulation Requirements • DoE and Local Authority Guidance • Drawings and Access Report
DAC Applications • When is a DAC required? • BC Regulations Part III 11(1) • describes what works a • require FSC • Part IIIB 20D ties a DAC/FSC • Problems with existing buildings
The Process in Practice Dept. of Environment - FAQs Implementation of Regulations by BCAs Varying interpretations by BCAs Certification – who? Lack of resources = lack of meetings An Bord Pleanala Disability > > Access and use
The Process in Practice Interpretation by BCA What is reasonable to ask for?
The Process in Practice Interpretation by BCA
What ATF needs to do next • Set out goals • Plan of action instead of fire fighting • Expand membership • Task specific • Review different building types • Examine case studies / existing buildings • Assist in development of guidelines