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Barrier-free design guide. Fifth edition

Description

The codes for barrier-free design requirements exist to allow proper and safe access and use of buildings, facilities, and open areas, and to regulate a proper and safe outcome for accessibility. The purpose of this guide is to explain the intents and objectives of each code, as well as to recommend best practices where accessibility and safety are concerns to seniors and persons with disabilities.

Updated

June 1, 2017

Tags
architectural design continuing care facilities health care services seniors facilities seniors homes supportive living

Title and publication information

Type
Guide
Alternative Title

Barrier-free design guide : based on the Alberta building code 2014.

Alternative Title

Design for independence and dignity for everyone : vision, hearing, communication, mobility, cognition.

Extent

179 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Publisher

Municipal Affairs

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Resource Dates

Date Created

2017-06-01

Date Added

2021-07-28T14:59:11.880426

Date Modified

2017-06-01

Date Issued

2017-06-01

Identifiers

Usage / Licence

Contact

Contact Name

Alberta Municipal Affairs

Contact Other

Safety Codes Council