The new British Standard
Series: Access by Design ; (89) Winter 2001, 22-23(2)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Looks at the new British Standard BS 8300:2001, "Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled : code of practice", and considers the impact it is likely to have. BS 8300:2001 supersedes BS 5619:1978 and BS 5810:1979 and provides guidance on the design of buildings, including housing, and their environments to ensure ease of access and use for disabled people. Outlines the scope and application of BS 8300 in more detail and advises those involved in design or work in the access field to become familiar with its content to avoid conflict with clients and disabled people.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS64983 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 116438-1001 |
Looks at the new British Standard BS 8300:2001, "Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled : code of practice", and considers the impact it is likely to have. BS 8300:2001 supersedes BS 5619:1978 and BS 5810:1979 and provides guidance on the design of buildings, including housing, and their environments to ensure ease of access and use for disabled people. Outlines the scope and application of BS 8300 in more detail and advises those involved in design or work in the access field to become familiar with its content to avoid conflict with clients and disabled people.