Architects, builders ignoring disability rules, study finds

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Archiseek / Ireland / News / 2006 / January 31

Disability groups have called for a review of building regulations, following a study which found that disability measures were being ignored by builders and architects. The National Disability Authority (NDA) study found that only 4 per cent of new housing developments under construction in Dublin were accessible to people with disabilities. Since 2001, all new dwellings must be accessible to people with disabilities under Part M of the Building Regulations. This covers areas such as level entrances and "dished" footpaths.

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