It seems that access to school playing fields are not covered by AD M and so I have discovered that some new schools are being designed without steps and ramps if necessary to overcome a change in level. I have also come across ramp and path gradients which are not being installed to any known standard and inappropriate path surfaces such as gravel are being used. I have challenged these, if nothing else on the grounds of common sense, but have come against a brick wall because there is no standard which says specifically that these facilities must be accessible to all. I know that BS 8300 does include buildings and associated facilities but this is considered a recommendation and not a requirement.
I have searched the obvious including Building Bulletins and the Schools Standards and Framework Act etc but can't find anything.
Does anyone know of a statutory standard which can be applied in these circumstances?
Regards
Alan
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