Crazy accessibility and ramp requirements

[Leofric]

Pretty sure self-builds are held to the same standard.

I don't think many of the so called self-build houses are actually built by the 'self-builders' themselves We know the buildings covered by building regulations, the point is people involved in building don't query or dispute every aspect of the building regulations they come across , they have to get on with it
Anyway, more importantly, what are you going to do now regarding the disabled access issues after your meeting with the BCO

 

[d000hg]

From talking with our SBEM guy, I'm not sure it is as smooth sailing as you suggest when done by the pros

If we hadn't queried and disputed, we'd be building a 1:20 ramp 20 feet long.
As it stands, the BCO said they are happy with 1:12 "if that doesn't cause you problems". We wanted a ramp for buggy access anyway so a 12-foot long thing is much closer to what we'd put in our plans and will not be an eyesore. He basically said as long as it's not clearly taking the pee, they are happy. Which seems to come down to a guy coming out and saying "that looks a bit steep to me".

 

[Leofric]

From talking with our SBEM guy, I'm not sure it is as smooth sailing as you suggest when done by the pros

There you go again, did I say everything was plain sailing

If we hadn't queried and disputed, we'd be building a 1:20 ramp 20 feet long.

No, I didn't say things can't be discussed with building control.
As a matter of interest did you mention my earlier suggestion of the possibility of an amorphous shaped approach

 

[d000hg]

They made out it was such a non issue, I didn't. What does this mean, can you give an example because it's not mentioned in my book that I am aware of.

Here's a photo of our site by the way.
Entrance is the door on the left with the bar across, you can hopefully see the access route despite the mud.

 

[Leofric]

This sort of thing but with level area landing outside door and sloping away more gradually with maximum 1 in 12 gradient.