BCA 2019 – UPDATES RELATING TO ACCESS
The BCA 2019 came into effect on 1 May 2019. The main implication for access is the introduction of accessible adult change facilities. These are now required for the following building types (subject to certain criteria):
Shopping centres
Sporting venues
Museums and art galleries (and the like)
Theatres
Airports
Accessible adult change facilities are required in addition to any standard accessible sanitary facilities, as they are quite different in layout and have a different purpose. We are now including advice on these where required.