Warden Assisted Housing and H&S regs

cbfire999

Hi

I am trying to find out which regulations refer to H&S in Warden Assisted Housing? The reason I ask is that my 96 year old gran recently fell whilst leaving the communal front door to her flat. In my opinion, the ramp leading from the front door is far too steep and the hand rail is positioned wrongly. I have looked through BS8300 but fear that this may not refer to this type of accommodation? Whilst she owns her flat she still pays a maintenance charge monthly. Who is responsible for this issue?

Thanks

muckybutt

I would contact council building control as a first port of call.

Part M: access and facilities for disabled people

Current UK Building regulations are slightly different with regard Dwellings and other building, these recommendations are for "Buildings Other Than Dwellings".
A wheelchair ramp will comply with Part M if it;
Has a non-slip surface.
Is 1.5m wide with a minimum unobstructed width of 1.5m.
Has a maximum individual flight of 10m and maximum
gradients of 1:20 if longer than 5m, 1:15 if longer than 2m
or 1:12 if shorter than 2m.
Has top and bottom landings no less than 1.2m and intermediate
Landings of 1.5m every 10m.
Has 100mm high raised kerbs to any open side of ramp or landings
Has a continuous suitable handrail on each side.
(see Part M Access to buildings other than dwellings » for guidance on full requirements.

bluesnake

In the past I contacted social services, they got an accessor (occupational therapist??) around to determine her needs, access, capability and fit-for-purpose of surroundings