CEN/CLC/TC 11 - Accessibility in the built environment

This document has been developed to support EN 17210, “Accessibility and usability of the built environment – Functional requirements”. This document provides and exemplifies technical performance criteria and specifications for an accessible and usable built environment, following the Design for All/Universal design principles. The document specifies what is necessary to align with these principles which will facilitate equitable and safe use for a wide range of users.
The technical performance criteria and specifications are applicable across the full spectrum of the built environment and can be used as criteria for awarding public contracts (in support of the Public Procurement Directives).
These technical performance criteria and specifications are specifically applicable to the design, construction, refurbishment or adaptation, and maintenance of public or public-use environments including external areas.
Alternatively, national standards and regulations may determine the technical performance criteria and specifications to fulfil the functional requirements of EN 17210.
NOTE 1     Design for All and Universal Design share a similar inclusive design philosophy. Universal Design means the design of products, environments, programmes and services to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. Universal Design shall not exclude assistive devices for particular groups of persons with disabilities where this is needed (UN CRPD).
NOTE 2     Terms such as "design for all", "universal design", "accessible design", "barrier-free design", "inclusive design" and "transgenerational design" are often used interchangeably with the same meaning.

This document provides criteria to assess conformity of the built environment with the functional requirements and recommendations described in EN 17210 Accessibility and usability of the built environment – Functional requirements, regardless of whether self-declaration, second-party attestation or third-party certification is requested.
This document provides guidance on how and when accessibility and usability of the built environment have to be considered throughout all stages of the building process, including feasibility, design, construction, completion and post occupancy. It is also applicable for refurbishment or adaptation of existing buildings.
FprCEN/TR 17621 Accessibility and usability of the built environment - Technical performance criteria and specifications, provides examples of a way or ways in which the functional requirements in EN 17210 could be fulfilled. Alternatively, National Standards or Regulations can determine the technical performance criteria and specifications to fulfil the functional requirements of/in EN 17210.
NOTE 1    Design for All, Inclusive Design and Universal Design share a similar inclusive design philosophy. “Universal Design” means the design of products, environments, programmes and services to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. “Universal Design” does not exclude assistive options or devices for particular groups of persons with disabilities where this is needed.
NOTE 2    Terms such as "design for all", “inclusive Design”, "universal design", "accessible design", "barrier-free design", "inclusive design" and "transgenerational design" are often used interchangeably with the same meaning.

This document describes basic, minimum functional requirements and recommendations for an accessible and usable built environment, following "Design for All"/"Universal Design" principles which will facilitate equitable and safe use for a wide range of users, including persons with disabilities.
The requirements and recommendations given in this document are applicable across the full spectrum of the built environment.
These functional accessibility and usability requirements and recommendations are relevant to the design, construction, refurbishment or adaptation, and maintenance of built environments including outdoor pedestrian and urban areas.
NOTE 1   ‘Design for All’ and ‘Universal Design’ share a similar inclusive design philosophy. "Universal Design" means the design of products, environments, programmes and services to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. "Universal Design" does not exclude assistive devices for particular groups of persons with disabilities where this is needed.
NOTE 2   Terms such as "design for all", "universal design", "accessible design", "barrier-free design", "inclusive design" and "transgenerational design" are often used interchangeably with the same meaning.
NOTE 3   This document does not cover management and maintenance issues, but provides basic information in Annex B.
NOTE 4   All figures are provided as examples. They are described by their title and key and do not provide additional information. Some figures show negative examples to be avoided; these are identified by the insertion of a red cross on them. A list of all the figures included is this document is given in the informative Annex C.
NOTE 5   In the case of refurbishment or adaptations of existing buildings or infrastructures, a specific study including feasibility determines the extent to which the functional requirements and recommendations can be met.

This document specifies accessibility requirements and recommendations for accessible charging stations for electric road vehicles, following a “Design for All”/“Universal Design” approach.
This document applies to the charging infrastructure for M1 electric vehicles, which are used for the carriage of passengers and are equipped with at least four wheels and comprising not more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat, and for N1 electric vehicles, which are used for the carriage of goods and having a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 tonnes.
This document sets out requirements and recommendations designed to ensure that the charging infrastructure is accessible and usable for all drivers, including those with specific mobility needs. Autonomous driving vehicles are excluded from the scope of this document.
This document is applicable to charging infrastructures, whether public or private, intended for electric vehicle charging. While it primarily addresses requirements and recommendations for conductive charging, wireless/inductive charging is also considered where relevant.
This document covers:
—   the built environment surrounding electric vehicle charging stations, including its location, identification, signage and information;
—   the built environment close to the electric vehicle to enable the charging process;
—   factors to be taken into account in the design and specification of electric vehicle supply equipment;
—   the platform and applications to enable the type of charging and payment, when relevant;
—   other possible basic services associated with the charging process: pedestrian connection, associated toilets, etc.
This document does not cover:
—   electric vehicles categories other than M1 and N1, although its users could also benefit from the requirements given in this document;
—   specific materials used within an electric vehicle supply equipment;
—   definition of charging rates or charging prices;
—   user personal safety and protection;
—   grid connections for electric vehicle charging stations;
—   parking policy and planning policy related to designated accessible parking spaces or electric vehicle charging.
NOTE   Some of the requirements given in this document might not be applicable to private infrastructures (e.g. the ones related to the payment system).

This document describes functional requirements and recommendations for an accessible and usable built environment, following a "Universal Design"/"Design for All" approach which will facilitate equitable and safe use for a wide range of users, including persons with disabilities. This document also describes performance requirements as applicable for an accessible and usable built environment.
The requirements and recommendations given in this document are applicable across the full spectrum of the built environment.
These requirements and recommendations for an accessible and usable built environment are relevant to design, construction, refurbishment or adaptation, and maintenance, including outdoor pedestrian and urban areas.
NOTE 1   ‘Design for All’ and ‘Universal Design’ share a similar inclusive design philosophy. "Universal Design" means the design of products, environments, programmes and services to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. "Universal Design" does not exclude assistive devices for particular groups of persons with disabilities where this is needed.
NOTE 2   Terms such as "design for all", "universal design", "accessible design", "barrier-free design", "inclusive design" and "transgenerational design" are often used interchangeably with the same meaning.
NOTE 3   This document does not cover management and maintenance issues, but provides basic information in Annex B.
NOTE 4   All figures are provided as examples. They are described by their title and key and do not provide additional information. Some figures show negative examples to be avoided; these are identified by the insertion of a red cross on them. A list of all the figures included is this document is given in the informative Annex C.
NOTE 5   In the case of refurbishment or adaptations of existing buildings or infrastructures, a specific study including feasibility determines the extent to which the functional requirements and recommendations can be met.