shouldn't the architect provide an access statement explaining why the
design varies from approved document M and attaching the NHS document they
refer to for the building control officer to assess whether it is a
reasonable approach? what's the potential for it to ever be converted to
more public use in the future?
look forward to hearing the resolution!
Helen Taylor
architectureplb
> Hi All,
>
> An interesting situation has arisen here in North Oxfordshire regarding
> the
> requirements of Part M and the Ambulance Services.
>
> The situation is that the local Ambulance Service are building a new
> Resources Centre where ambulances are cleaned, crews rest, shower and
> generally maintain the vehicles. Building Control have picked up the
> standard design irregularities in the submitted Plans such as the
> showering
> facilities, counter heights stepped access etc. The Architect has come
> back
> with the reply that the NHS has its own Access Statement on this type of
> building and that Part M would not apply because the ambulance service
> could
> not employ crew members that had a physical or sensory impairment due to
> the
> nature of the job.
>
> Both my Building Control Surveyor and myself are at a loss as to what
> might
> be the correct way to procede with this situation.
>
> I am hoping that someone on the list will be able to suggest a solution.
>
> Regards.
>
> John.
>
> John Gregory
> Access Officer
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