Local bodies in Kozhikode told to audit buildings for accessibility violations

…being effectively verified before occupancy certificates are issued. The post-occupancy audits are intended to ensure that the facilities stipulated under building rules are actually available and remain functional. “ The absence of ramps leading to the main entrance, steep or slippery ramps, and the lack of dedicated toilets for persons with disabilities have been highlighted as major concerns ,” says one of the complainants from Chelembra who filed the petition with the authorities. In several buildings, designated parking spaces are either not provided or are located away from the entrance, he adds. Under…