Building Regulations 2016
SCHEDULE 4 - Modification of dSCHEDULE 4 - Modification of disability access provisions
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SCHEDULE 4 - Modification of d SCHEDULE 4 - Modification of disability access provisions
1. Any additional capital, operating or other costs, or loss of revenue, that would be directly incurred by, or be reasonably likely to result from, compliance with the access provision of the National Construction Code.
2. Any reduction in capital, operating or other costs, or increases in revenue, that would be directly achieved by, or be reasonably likely to result from, compliance with the access provision of the National Construction Code.
3. The extent to which the construction of the building has been or will be financed by government funding.
4. The extent to which the building is used for public purposes and has a community function.
5. The financial position of the applicant.
6. Any effect that compliance with the provision is reasonably likely to have on the financial viability of the applicant.
7. Any exceptional technical factors (such as the effect of load-bearing elements on the structural integrity of the building) or geographic factors (such as gradient or topography) affecting a person's ability to comply with the provision.
8. Financial, staffing, technical, information and other resources reasonably available to the applicant, including any grants, tax concessions, subsidies or other external assistance provided or available.
9. Whether the cost of alterations to make any premises accessible is disproportionate to the value of the building, taking into consideration the improved value that would result from the alterations.
10. Benefits reasonably likely to accrue from compliance with the provision, including benefits to persons with disabilities, to building users or to other affected persons, or detriment likely to result from non-compliance.
11. Detriment reasonably likely to be suffered by the applicant, building developer, or building manager, or by persons with disabilities or other building users, including in relation to means of access, comfort and convenience, if compliance with provision is required.