Physical Infrastructure Audit

Physical Infrastructure Audit

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About the audit

An Access Audit (also known as a Disability Access Audit) is an assessment of a building, an environment or a service against best-practice standards to benchmark its accessibility to people with these disabilities, as is required by the Rights for Person with Disabilities (RPWD) Act 2016. Our Access Audits set out clear recommendations with priority ratings, to enable you to plan and budget for necessary adjustive works.
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Services Offered

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Access audit of existing buildings

To retrofit existing buildings to meet disability access needs as per relevant guidelines and standards.
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End-to-End Service Offered

Physical Disability Solution

Initial Review

A detailed assessment of the existing site by a trained architect and a person with a disability to identify areas of non-compliance.

Physical Disability Solution

Post-Implementation Review

Offering an Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) to periodically review access conditions and provide certification on the accessibility percentage of the building.

Physical Disability Solution

Compliance-Based Recommendation Report

Provision of a comprehensive report that includes diagrams, dimensions, and checklists aligned with relevant guidelines.

Physical Disability Solution

Implementation Guidance

Assistance with retrofitting based on the recommendations or reviewing design appraisals to ensure inclusive design during planning, design, and construction.

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Access Audit of Blueprints or Architectural-Design Drawings

To ensure that new construction or renovation projects are designed with inclusivity from the outset, as per relevant guidelines and standards.

End-to-End Service Offered

Physical Disability Solution

Blueprint Review

Detailed evaluation of blueprints and architectural drawings to identify potential accessibility issues.

Physical Disability Solution

Recommendations

Provision of design recommendations to ensure compliance with accessibility standards and guidelines.

Physical Disability Solution

Ongoing Consultation

Provision of a comprehensive report that includes diagrams, Continuous support throughout the design and construction phases to ensure adherence to inclusive design principles., and checklists aligned with relevant guidelines.

Corporate Clients

Corporate Clients
Corporate Clients

Past Audits

Past Audits
Past Audits
Past Audits

Our Access Audit would cover the PwD compliant
recommendations for the following

PwD compliant recommendation
Approach and Car Parking
PwD compliant recommendation
Entrances/Receptions
PwD compliant recommendation
Horizontal Circulation - Corridors
PwD compliant recommendation
Lifts and Stairs
PwD compliant recommendation
Internal Doors
PwD compliant recommendation
Toilets
PwD compliant recommendation
Sensory Rooms
PwD compliant recommendation
Workstations
PwD compliant recommendation
Wellness Rooms
PwD compliant recommendation
Signage and Wayfinding
PwD compliant recommendation
Tactile Marker & Flooring Communication (Braille/ Sign Language)
PwD compliant recommendation
Means of Emergency Escape & Preparedness for People with Disability

Physical Infrastructure Audit

Accessibility for people with disabilities is no longer an option, but a need that companies and institutions worldwide have to cater for. A disability access audit in companies or offices ensures all individuals, irrespective of their level of physical disability, can navigate the spaces and make use of them with utmost ease.

Objectives of Disability Access Audit

Ensure Easy Access for PWDs

A physical infrastructure audit for PWD’s means that people with disabilities find it easy to navigate spaces. This is achieved through evaluating entrances, corridors, elevators, and all other key areas to ensure barriers are removed. Such accessibility enhancements as tactile paths, automatic doors, and well-placed signage would significantly make a difference in improving mobility for PWDs.

Achieve Safety Compliance

Safety is the top priority to a disability access audit in companies, and it helps to identify and correct potential hazards for PWDs. This would ensure compliance with safety standards and create a safe environment. Some of the focus areas in audits include emergency evacuation plans for PWDs, slip-resistant flooring, and accessible fire exits.

Optimize Accessibility Efficiency

Through a physical infrastructure audit, businesses can optimize parking spaces, ramps, and restrooms to enhance functionality and usability.

Enhance Sustainability and Cost Management

Companies will maintain accessibility features proactively, thus reducing the cost of major renovations in the future and contributing to long-term sustainability. Proactive updates ensure that the buildings are accessible as times change and avoid expensive changes at the last minute.

What is the Importance of a Disability Access Audit?

Disability access audits become important for the following reason:

Promote accessibility: They make PWDs feel welcome and valued in the public and corporate spaces.

Improving business reputation: Businesses that adopt accessible practices are considered socially responsible.

Compliance with legal mandate: Audits enable an organization to fulfill its legal obligation toward accessibility.

Attraction of diverse talent: Accessible environment attracts talented employees including those with disabilities

Boost customer satisfaction: More access to space increases loyalty and satisfaction of customers.

The ease and readiness in solutions can encourage innovative design in respect of that solution working for everybody.

Why Should a Company Do a Disability Access Audit?

To Ensure Legal Compliance

A disability access audit in offices assures companies of compliance with both local and international accessibility standards. Compliance reduces the potential for fines and increases credence. Companies, thus remaining compliant with such standards, prevent fines but also demonstrate seriousness about accessibility.

To Create an Inclusive Workplace
An accessible workplace provides access to all, irrespective of the disabilities. This creates a healthy and effective working environment.

To Identify and Remove Accessibility Barriers
Audits detect obstacles for accessibility and recommend remedial action for the elimination of obstacles. This can be infrastructure-oriented, such as elevators and widening of doorways, and assistive technologies, including accessible communication systems.

To Adapt to Evolving Accessibility Standards
Accessibility standards change with time. Audits keep corporations abreast of current standards.

Benefits of Conducting a Disability Access Audit in Corporate Offices

Improve Experience for Individuals with Disabilities
A physical infrastructure audit for disabled persons improves the general experience for employees, clients, and visitors with disabilities. They would be able to move freely and independently within the business premises.

Optimize Operational Efficiency
Through a physical infrastructure audit in companies, businesses can optimize parking spaces, ramps, and restrooms to enhance functionality and usability.

Reduce Legal Risks
Accessibility gap filling reduces the legal actions and penalties that come with non-compliance from companies.

Strengthen Brand Image
Accessibility helps to demonstrate a company's care for social responsibility, further improving its brand image of clients, customers, and employees.

Why Choose Atypical Advantage for a Physical Infrastructure Audit?

Expertise in Accessibility for Disabled Persons
Atypical Advantage specialises in accessibility for PWDs, offering detailed and accurate physical infrastructure audits for disabled persons. Tailor-made solutions will cater to the needs of individual clients.

Comprehensive Assessments for Disabled Access

Physical infrastructure audits in schools or Physical infrastructure audits in hospitals are carried out on all entry points up to common areas. The audit details help identify even minor barriers,ensuring no detail is overlooked.

Compliance with Legal Standards for Disabled Access

Atypical Advantage ensures businesses are in full compliance with all relevant legal standards, minimizing the risk of fines and boosting corporate credibility.

Tailored Recommendations for Disabled Accessibility

Every audit includes customized recommendations based on the specific needs of the company and its infrastructure. This personalized approach ensures practical and effective solutions.

Focus on Mobility and Inclusivity for Disabled Persons

The company focuses on mobility and inclusivity to provide spaces that are accessible as well as welcoming for everyone. These solutions will empower PWDs by ensuring that there is seamless access.

Cost-Effective Solutions for Disabled Access

Atypical Advantage provides premium services but at affordable rates, where accessibility enhancements will be feasible without over-exceeding budget without the compromise in quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: What does a disability access audit include?

Answer: A disability access audit checks several features of the building infrastructure. These are entrance and entrance points, pathways, bathrooms, car parks, emergency exits, assistive technology, and signage to establish whether the buildings are up to standard.

Question 2: How often should companies carry out accessibility audits?

Answer: It is always advisable to do accessibility audits after every 3-5 years or whenever the infrastructure of the place changes. Routine audits make sure that spaces are in tune with changing standards and are accessible to all.

Question 3: Are accessibility improvements expensive?

Answer: The cost of improving accessibility varies depending on the scope of the change. However, preventive audits and minor upgrades tend to be less expensive than major renovations. Investment in accessibility also improves brand reputation and operational efficiency, which will benefit longer term.

Companies that prioritize disability access audits meet the legal standards while building a more inclusive environment that indicates their commitment to equality and diversity. Lead your journey to accessibility with Atypical Advantage and make an impact at your organization that lasts forever.

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