Internal floor finishes

Specifiers' Handbooks for Inclusive Design

Centre for Accessible Environments, 2006
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Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Specifiers' Handbooks for Inclusive Design

Abstract

Covers detailed aspects of internal floor finishes, including staircases, in non-domestic buildings. It covers general design issues common to most types of flooring as well as particular requirements for specific locations such as entrances, kitchens and sports halls. Operation and maintenance issues, including cleaning, that need to be considered at the design stage are also indicated. Advises in the context of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA).

History

Supersedes the 1997 edition. Produced in conjunction with RIBA Publishing.

ISBN

9781859462553

Subjects

  • Flexible floor finishes/carpet
  • Special subject areas
  • Accessibility
  • Surface finishes
  • Screeds/trowelled floorings
  • Provision for disabled people
  • Coverings and surface finishes

Publisher History

A registered charity, the Centre for Accessible Environments have over 30 years experience of providing resources on inclusive design and access to the built environment for disabled and older people.

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NBS

NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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