Barrier Free Access Design for Buildings

Indicative Course Contents

● The evolution of the concept of “barrier free” design, international conventions and local statutory requirements, overseas and local good and bad practices

● The Disability Discrimination Ordinance & Building (Planning) Regulations, etc.

● Introduction of Design Manual – Barrier Free Access 2008

● The extent of the application of the design manual

● Anthropometrics

● Wheelchair transfer and movement

● Slip resistance of floor materials

● Luminous contrast

● Buildings / structures including auditoriums, hotels, carparks, access routes, ramps, drop kerbs, staircases, handrails, corridors,etc.

● Building services covering switches and controls, fire alarm systems, public telephones, vertical lifting platforms, drinking fountains, etc.

● Design guidelines for the elderly and elderly with frailty