ACCESS AUDIT FOR GOLF CLUBS

What is an Access Audit? 

An access audit (formerly referred to as a DDA audit or Disability Access Audit) is the assessment of a building or service and its accessibility to disabled people. The Equality Act 2010 is split into several sections, the section relevant to Access Audits is contained in generally in section 3 which covers the provision of services to members of the public. 

​Businesses still have a duty to allow disabled people to access their premises and use their services and must anticipate access issues that a disabled person might face on trying to enter or move about in those premises. 

What is included within an Access Audit Report?

• An explanation of relevant legislation, as well as detailing your obligations contained therein
• A test of reasonableness as is required 
• A thorough description of the services and facilities present at your premises
• Descriptions of the barriers to people with a disability that are identified 
• Recommendations made for reasonable adjustment/s which we consider necessary
• A summary of works that we suggest, prioritised using our priority keys

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What barriers are identified within an Access Audit Report?

• Physical Barriers
• Sensory Barriers 
• Intellectual Barriers 

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What areas are inspected during an Access Audit?

• Approaches and Car Parks
• Routes and Entrances
• Receptions, Counters and Desks
• Corridors (Horizontal Circulation)
• Stairs, Ramps & Lifts (Vertical Circulation)
• Toilet Provision
• Seating and Waiting Areas
• Wayfinding, Information and Signage
• Alarms and Lighting
• Switches and Controls

Access Audit Checklist  - Please click here

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