Access guides for fit out

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In all public buildings, access is required to and within all areas normally used by the occupants. Fit-out criteria for these spaces are not included in the National Construction Code (NCC). Uninformed design of fit-out can render a space inaccessible, despite its compliance with the NCC access provisions. Inaccessible spaces are vulnerable to DDA complaint.

There are currently no up-to-date Australian Standards on fit-out. AS 1428.2-1992 provides only limited information on fit-out. This Standard is being revised to cover fit-out requirements only.

The Acumen design guide notes on fit-out have been prepared to fill this need, represent best practice, and for incorporation into the revised AS 1428.2.

The Design Guides have been prepared by the Australian Institute of Architects' National Enabling Architecture Committee comprising members working in the field of disability access, who also represent the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, Access Consultants Association, and Standards Australia ME64 Committee.

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Related courses - Available via Online CPD

• NCC 2022 Update 04: Livability and accessibility
• Design: Access as standard practice