Accessibility at Public Buildings

The Public is hereby informed of

The Supreme Court Orders
Under SC(FR) 221/2009 dated October 2009

Accessibility at Public Buildings

All NEW Public Buildings in force,
Should Provide reasonable access*
To Facilities, especially Toilets,
For Persons with physical disabilities.

All Authorities should refrain from
Approving plans or issuing
'certificates of conformity' in respect of
Buildings which would violate this order.
*It means: Construction of the building parts defined under
these regulations should meet Design Specifications specified here.

Failure to do so, will attract
PUNITIVE REPERCUSSIONS.

You would be at liberty to file a motion,
The orders states, if there is a violation.

Commissioners of Local Government & Officers of the U.D.A. are
Equal partners & equally responsible for enforcing orders.

IDIRIYA
Enabling the disAbled
Contact Secretary-General for Information- acsp@sltnet.lk

Implementing Accessibility means:
.Preventing Safety Hazards for everyone any time.
.More Productive Opportunities for every one.
.A low cost Investment enabling all.