SECTION 2

Question 10

There are two types of laws that regulate access to buildings and the facilities therein for persons with a disability namely: anti-discrimination laws such as the Federal Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA); and the NCC. The DDA specifies what it considers acceptable access standards under the Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards 2010 (the Premises Standards). The Premises Standards and the NCC generally align (but not fully). Compare and contrast in brief the Premises Standards and the NCC. Note, there is no need to make any reference to the requirements for transport buildings. In your response address the following:

•Application - That is: in general terms what triggers application of the PremisesStandards and what application of the NCC? What kinds of buildings doeseach apply to - and, what is their required scope of application when anexisting building is being extended or modified?

•Persons responsible for ensuring compliance?

•Exceptions and concessions

•Which prevails should an inconsistency between the 2 controls be identified(and why)? - and give one example of an inconsistency.

NB. You can refer to relevant laws in your jurisdiction as appropriate to support your answers.

Keep comments high level and succinct. Do not provide an overly detailed response. Responses must simply demonstrate an understanding of primary differences and where relevant include references which justify your statements.

Present your responses to each of the above in the following tabular format: