Have your say on the Premises Standards Review

Date published: 20 April 2015

The Australian Government is conducting a review of the effectiveness of the Disability (Access toPremises - Buildings) Standards 2010 (the Premises Standards) and you're invited to have your say.

What are the Premise Standards?

The Premises Standards set out the minimum requirements for building work to make sure thatpeople with a disability can use the building in a dignified way.

The standards apply to new buildings and parts of existing buildings that are undergoingmodifications, require building approval and were lodged on or after 1 May 2011.

If this applies to the building your business operates out of, you should take the opportunity to haveyour say on the review of the Premise Standards. Generally, private residences are not covered bythe Premises Standards.

Discussion paper

A discussion paper about the review has been released which identifies the key areas beingconsidered including:

the small building exemption

80th and 90th percentile wheelchair dimensions

accessible sanitary facilities

accessible car parking

accessible room requirements in accommodation buildings.

Download the discussion paper now to find out more about the review.

Information sessions

If you would like more information on the review processand instructions on making a submission, informationsessions will be conducted in all Australian capital cities andsome regional locations.

Find a session near you and register your attendance.

Lodge a submission

To have your say on the review, lodge your submission online at the Consultation Hub. Submissionsclose 15 June 2015.

http://www.business.gov.au/news-and-updates/News-and-features/Pages/have-your-say-on-the-premises-standards-review.aspx