Accessibility in construction

Espoo designs, maintains and builds an accessible environment. Accessibility is taken into account in land use planning, new public buildings, renovation projects and public areas. Accessibility is part of the planning work in all aspects of construction. 

The main designer of a building project is responsible for ensuring that the plans meet the requirements of the Government Decree on Accessibility of Buildings of the Land Use and Building Act. The main drawings and yard plan must indicate the structural solutions and assistive devices according to the intended use (see links to the accessibility planning and inspection forms).  

In addition, in the case of public buildings and spaces, a separate preliminary consultation and accessibility assessment is required at the building permit stage. Implementation of accessibility according to the plan is ensured during the site visit before the building is commissioned (see Espoo instructions for accessible construction). 

Government Decree on Accessibility of Buildings (external link, opens in a new window)
Topten common practices for accessibility(external link, opens in a new window)

Accessibility symbols(external link, opens in a new window) (Culture for All)
Accessible symbols (City of Helsinki)(external link, opens in a new window)
Design guide for tactile signs for visually impaired people(external link, opens in a new window) (see also other special accessibility design solutions www.sujuva.info) 

Standard-project drawings of street areas and public areas  
Accessible sections of the Waterfront Walkway