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CRIteRIon 31
pRovIde At leAst tHe MInIMuM
level of ACCessIbIlIty foR
people wItH dIsAbIlItIes
GRIHA-speciic information
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.
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 non- discrimination against people with disabilities.
31.3 Appraisal (maximum points – 1)
31.3.1 Compliance with the national building Code norms on the requirements for Planning of
Public buildings meant for use of Physically Challenged, as per clauses 31.1.1 and 31.1.2
(1 point).
Evaluation procedure
Appraisal 31.3.1
Compliance with the 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
people wItH dIsAbIlItIes
GRIHA-speciic information
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.
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 non- discrimination against people with disabilities.
31.3 Appraisal (maximum points – 1)
31.3.1 Compliance with the national building Code norms on the requirements for Planning of
Public buildings meant for use of Physically Challenged, as per clauses 31.1.1 and 31.1.2
(1 point).
Evaluation procedure
Appraisal 31.3.1
Compliance with the 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).
