The proposed amendments will require that all new buildings (other than dwellings) should be "designed and constructed ... so that people with a range of disabilities can safely and independently approach and gain access to a building, circulate within it, use the relevant facilities, including sanitary conveniences within it". The amendments also apply to "the approach and access to and sanitary conveniences in existing buildings when extended".
The Minister has urged all interested parties to comment on the proposal put forward today by Friday, 9th October 2009.
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