Accessibility Audits

What is an Accessibility Audit?

An Accessibility Audit is a formal assessment of an existing building, tenancy, facility or site to understand how well it meets current accessibility requirements and supports inclusive use. An Accessibility Audit generally involves an on-site inspection, measurement and review of existing conditions against relevant access provisions under the NCC, the Premises Standards and applicable Australian Standards.

Access Studio prepares Accessibility Audit Reports for workplaces, retail premises, schools, universities, health facilities, hospitality venues, public buildings, community facilities, residential common areas and other built environments. The audit identifies areas of compliance, non-compliance, risk and opportunity, then provides practical recommendations to improve access and usability.

An Accessibility Audit can be broad, covering the whole site, or targeted to specific areas such as entrances, accessible paths of travel, ramps, stairs, lifts, doors, reception areas, sanitary facilities, change facilities, parking, signage, wayfinding or public interfaces.

Why would I need an Accessibility Audit?

An Accessibility Audit may be needed when a building owner, tenant, facility manager, operator, council, school, university, developer or project team wants to understand the current accessibility performance of an existing environment. It may also be required before refurbishment works, lease negotiations, compliance upgrades, asset planning, capital works, risk management or policy development.

Many access issues only become clear during an on-site assessment. Gradients, door forces, circulation spaces, thresholds, fixtures, signage, surface conditions and built details can all affect whether a space is practically usable. An Accessibility Audit provides a clearer picture than relying on drawings or assumptions alone.

The final Accessibility Audit Report helps clients make informed decisions, prioritise works, plan upgrades and demonstrate a proactive approach to accessibility and inclusion.

What our Accessibility Audit may include

  • On site inspection by an experienced access consultant.
  • Review of access paths, entrances, circulation, lifts, ramps, stairs, doors and amenities.
  • Measurement of relevant building elements, gradients, clearances and door forces where required.
  • Identification of compliance issues, access barriers and usability concerns.
  • Photographic records and practical recommendations.
  • Prioritised actions or staged upgrade advice where appropriate.

How Access Studio supports your project

Our access consultants provide clear Accessibility Audit Reports that help clients understand what needs attention and why. We focus on practical recommendations that support compliance, reduce barriers and improve how people access, navigate and use the building.

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Develops alternative compliance solutions to address NCC accessibility requirements where Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions cannot be met or are not the most appropriate pathway.

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Reviews project documentation against relevant access requirements, identifying compliance risks and practical opportunities to improve accessibility and usability.

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Delivers practical accessibility training and Continuing Professional Development presentations tailored to built environment professionals and project teams.

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Reviews products through an accessibility and usability lens, identifying barriers and recommending practical design improvements for a wider range of users.

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Provides accessibility advice to support planning submissions, addressing key access considerations relevant to the proposed development and approval pathway.

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Develops practical strategies for managing accessibility across buildings, facilities, sites and operating environments.

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