Written Answer by Ministry of National Development on measures to ensure that the physically challenged are not inconvenienced by COVID-19-related entry and exit controls at facilities and buildings

Jan 4, 2021

Ms Joan Pereira: To ask the Minister for National Development what measures are in place to ensure that the physically challenged are not unduly inconvenienced by COVID-19-related entry and exit controls at facilities and buildings.

Answer:

Building owners and occupiers must ensure that accessibility requirements under BCA’s Code on Accessibility continue to be met when implementing COVID-19-related entry and exit controls. These include providing at least one accessible entrance to the building, as well as an accessible route connecting the entrance to features that cater to the needs of the physically challenged (e.g. lifts, accessible toilets). Should there be feedback on accessibility issues arising from COVID-19-related controls, agencies will work with building owners and occupiers to improve accessibility and/or explore solutions to reduce inconvenience to physically challenged visitors using these buildings.