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Criterion 31 Provide at least the minimum level of
accessibility for persons with disabilities
Objective
To ensure accessibility and usability of the building and its facilities by employees, visitors, and
clients with disabilities.
31.1 Commitment
31.1.1 Ensure access to facilities and services by adopting appropriate site planning to eliminate
barriers as per the recommended standards (NBC 2005 [BIS 2005f]), layout and designing of
interior and exterior facilities as per principles of universal design such as prescribed by the
National Building Code of India, building management policies and procedures, provision
of auxiliary aids and appliances, and staff training in disability awareness, and
31.1.2 Comply with planning and design guidelines as outlined in NBC 2005 Annex D (Clause
12.21) (BIS 2005f).
31.2 Compliance
The following documents must be submitted.
31.2.1 Signed letter by competent authority (architect/access auditor) to demonstrate compliance
with NBC 2005 Annex D (Clause 12.21) (BIS 2005f) and proposed additions.
31.2.2 Site photographs to demonstrate compliance.
31.2.3 Detailed narrative (not more than 250 words) on provision of infrastructure accessibility
features, auxiliary aids and appliances, and appropriate building management policies to
ensure nondiscrimination against persons with disabilities.
31.3 Appraisal (maximum point – 1)
31.3.1 Compliance with National Building Code norms on Requirements for Planning of Public
Buildings Meant for Use of Physically Challenged, as per clauses 31.1.1 and 31.1.2 (1 point).
Criterion 31 Provide at least the minimum level of
accessibility for persons with disabilities
Objective
To ensure accessibility and usability of the building and its facilities by employees, visitors, and
clients with disabilities.
31.1 Commitment
31.1.1 Ensure access to facilities and services by adopting appropriate site planning to eliminate
barriers as per the recommended standards (NBC 2005 [BIS 2005f]), layout and designing of
interior and exterior facilities as per principles of universal design such as prescribed by the
National Building Code of India, building management policies and procedures, provision
of auxiliary aids and appliances, and staff training in disability awareness, and
31.1.2 Comply with planning and design guidelines as outlined in NBC 2005 Annex D (Clause
12.21) (BIS 2005f).
31.2 Compliance
The following documents must be submitted.
31.2.1 Signed letter by competent authority (architect/access auditor) to demonstrate compliance
with NBC 2005 Annex D (Clause 12.21) (BIS 2005f) and proposed additions.
31.2.2 Site photographs to demonstrate compliance.
31.2.3 Detailed narrative (not more than 250 words) on provision of infrastructure accessibility
features, auxiliary aids and appliances, and appropriate building management policies to
ensure nondiscrimination against persons with disabilities.
31.3 Appraisal (maximum point – 1)
31.3.1 Compliance with National Building Code norms on Requirements for Planning of Public
Buildings Meant for Use of Physically Challenged, as per clauses 31.1.1 and 31.1.2 (1 point).
