Why do Access Audits matter?
A high‑quality Access Audit helps you:
• Identify physical, sensory and cognitive barriers across your site
• Understand how well your building meets Equality Act 2010 duties
• Reduce legal, operational and reputational risk
• Prioritise improvements that are proportionate, achievable and cost‑effective
• Demonstrate commitment to accessibility for staff, visitors and customers
What does Purple Pin provide?
Your Purple Pin Access Audit provides the following:
- A detailed on‑site assessment of access to, into and through the building
- Review of entrances, circulation, vertical movement, facilities, signage, lighting and wayfinding
- Consideration of mobility, visual, hearing, neurodivergent and cognitive access needs
- Clear, prioritised recommendations with practical solutions
- Photographic evidence and annotated findings
- Tailored advice for heritage, complex or multi‑building estates
- A professional, easy‑to‑use report that supports decision‑making and future planning
What is an Access Audit?
An access audit is an assessment of how accessible and inclusive a built environment is when measured, at a particular moment in time, against relevant good practice guidance and standards.
The audit will record observations and measurements from a site inspection and consider these against the requirements and recommendations from the relevant legislation, standards and good practice guidance to assess the following:
(i) whether reasonable provision is made for people to gain access to the building;
(ii) whether reasonable provision is made for people to use the building and its facilities;
(iv) whether the design of the building welcomes everyone, regardless of their characteristics or identity; and
(iii) whether reasonable provision is made for the early warning of fire for disabled people, and appropriate means of escape by disabled people in case of fire.
Why Work With a Specialist Access Consultant?
NRAC accreditation is the recognised benchmark for access professionals in the UK. It means you’re working with a specialist who:
• Meets rigorous professional standards
• Understands inclusive design across a wide range of building types
• Can interpret and apply relevant standards (BS 8300, Part M, PAS 6463, other sector-specific guidance)
• Provides independent, evidence‑based advice
• Works collaboratively with architects, designers and estates teams
Purple Pin brings technical expertise, lived experience and a practical, solutions‑focused approach to every audit.
Who is this service for?
• Estate and facilities managers responsible for compliance and accessibility
• Heritage and conservation teams balancing access with sensitive environments
• Public‑facing organisations with Equality Act responsibilities
