The Disability (Access to Premises — Building) Standards 2010
The Disability (Access to Premises — Building) Standards 2010 (Premises Standards) only apply to public buildings that are covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and only to new buildings or existing buildings undergoing renovation that require a building approval. This means that the Premises Standards do not cover the broad definition of “premises” contained within the DDA, including existing buildings, fit out features of buildings that do not require building approval, some way of finding features of buildings, public footpaths, parks, and recreation areas.
The Premises Standards only apply to private residences in the common areas of apartment blocks where apartments are available for rent. Some smaller buildings will not be required to provide ramps and lifts.76
Like the DSAPT, enforcement of the Premises Standards relies on individual complaints. However, as the BCA has been amended to be consistent with the Premises Standards, this may provide a higher level of compliance than has been achieved under DSAPT.
