The implementation of the SIRIM codes of practice for disabled persons by DBKL / Hikmah Kamarudin

Providing the accessibility for the people with disabilities (PWDs) must not be taken as just a charity contribution by the designer, service provider and the approval body. In fact, it is mandatory for all public buildings to provide facilities for the PWDs since the requirements to fulfill the SIR...

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Main Author: Kamarudin, Hikmah
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Language:English
Published: 2007
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spelling my-uitm-ir.422202023-03-24T01:22:00Z The implementation of the SIRIM codes of practice for disabled persons by DBKL / Hikmah Kamarudin 2007 Kamarudin, Hikmah People with disabilities. Including blind, deaf, people with physical and mental disabilities Human factors and architecture Providing the accessibility for the people with disabilities (PWDs) must not be taken as just a charity contribution by the designer, service provider and the approval body. In fact, it is mandatory for all public buildings to provide facilities for the PWDs since the requirements to fulfill the SIRIM Codes of Practice for Disabled Persons are stated in the Uniform Building By-Laws (Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur) 1992. The three SIRIM Codes of Practice for Disabled Persons involved are: i. MS 1184:2002, Code of Practice on Access for Disabled Persons to Public Buildings (First Revision) ii. MS 1183:1990, Code of Practice for Means of Escape for Disabled Persons Hi MS 1331:2003, Code of Practice for Access for Disabled Persons Outside Buildings (First Revision) However, the implementations of the codes of practice are always questioned by the user who feels that the infrastructure, facilities and accessibility are not fulfilling the PWDs needs. Complaints and comments are often viewed, written and heard in mass media, highlighting the issue 2007 Thesis https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/42220/ https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/42220/6/42220.pdf text en public degree Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying Mahmood, Mahayuddin
institution Universiti Teknologi MARA
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language English
advisor Mahmood, Mahayuddin
topic People with disabilities
Including blind, deaf, people with physical and mental disabilities
Human factors and architecture
spellingShingle People with disabilities
Including blind, deaf, people with physical and mental disabilities
Human factors and architecture
Kamarudin, Hikmah
The implementation of the SIRIM codes of practice for disabled persons by DBKL / Hikmah Kamarudin
description Providing the accessibility for the people with disabilities (PWDs) must not be taken as just a charity contribution by the designer, service provider and the approval body. In fact, it is mandatory for all public buildings to provide facilities for the PWDs since the requirements to fulfill the SIRIM Codes of Practice for Disabled Persons are stated in the Uniform Building By-Laws (Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur) 1992. The three SIRIM Codes of Practice for Disabled Persons involved are: i. MS 1184:2002, Code of Practice on Access for Disabled Persons to Public Buildings (First Revision) ii. MS 1183:1990, Code of Practice for Means of Escape for Disabled Persons Hi MS 1331:2003, Code of Practice for Access for Disabled Persons Outside Buildings (First Revision) However, the implementations of the codes of practice are always questioned by the user who feels that the infrastructure, facilities and accessibility are not fulfilling the PWDs needs. Complaints and comments are often viewed, written and heard in mass media, highlighting the issue
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author Kamarudin, Hikmah
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title The implementation of the SIRIM codes of practice for disabled persons by DBKL / Hikmah Kamarudin
title_short The implementation of the SIRIM codes of practice for disabled persons by DBKL / Hikmah Kamarudin
title_full The implementation of the SIRIM codes of practice for disabled persons by DBKL / Hikmah Kamarudin
title_fullStr The implementation of the SIRIM codes of practice for disabled persons by DBKL / Hikmah Kamarudin
title_full_unstemmed The implementation of the SIRIM codes of practice for disabled persons by DBKL / Hikmah Kamarudin
title_sort implementation of the sirim codes of practice for disabled persons by dbkl / hikmah kamarudin
granting_institution Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
granting_department Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying
publishDate 2007
url https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/42220/6/42220.pdf
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