Design of an accessible and inclusive built environment. External environment - code of practice

BS 8300-1:2018

British Standards Institution
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Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS

Abstract

Resulting from the restructure of BS 8300 into two parts, BS 8300-1:2018 promotes good practice design principles to ensure the external built environment, including streets, parks, landscaped areas, the approach to a building and the spaces between and around buildings, is inclusive and can meet the needs of all who use it, not only disabled people. Covers: development of the inclusive design strategy; strategic site and building layout; arrival at a destination; parking provision; horizontal movement - access routes, hazards, signage, surfaces, gates and barriers; vertical movement - steps, stairs, ramps, handrails, lifts, subways and bridges; public facilities; lighting; and specific locations, including nature trails, beaches, parks and historic landscapes to name a few.

History

Supersedes BS 8300:2009 (+A1:2010).

ISBN

9780580929779

Subjects

  • Special subject areas
  • Provision for disabled people
  • External works and landscaping
  • Accessibility

Publisher History

With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.

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