Court standards and design guide (Withdrawn)
Document Status
Withdrawn, Document not available for download
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Comprehensive guidance for designing court buildings, covering site selection, analysis and layout, form and massing, planning, architecture and selection of architects. Contains sections dealing with various types of courts: magistrates’, crown, county, judiciary and magistrates, district judges, jury, custody, advocates, non-HMCS staff, catering, public space, office design, court office, tribunals, probate, office support service, common facilities, storage areas, car park, sustainable development, electrical, alarms and information and communications technology (ICT), air, water and acoustics, furniture and furnishings, finishes and materials, provision for disabled people, fire safety, security, locks and key mastering, libraries, signs, specific design features, health and safety and existing buildings.
History
The 2010 Court Standards and Design Guide was withdrawn some time ago by HMCTS and has not been formally replaced. Supersedes: Court standards and design guide, MoJ 2007.
Subjects
- Building types
- Courts/police stations/prisons/fire stations
- Court buildings
Publisher History
Formerly known as the Department for Constitutional Affairs, the Ministry of Justice are responsible for ensuring the criminal justice system is transparent, fair and responsive.
Information
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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