New buildings to have disabled access from Feb.

The announcement came after the ministry approved amendments to regulations governing the establishment of such facilities within public buildings at a meeting earlier in the day.

The amendments are part of the ministry’s efforts to expand the current scope of regulations to create a more friendly environment for disabled people, the official noted.

Under the amendments, the definition of public buildings will be extended to include convenience stores and hypermarkets, as well as cram schools and day care centers occupying an area of over 500 square meters, the official went on.

Contrary to the ministry’s previous regulations that only required public buildings to establish disabled-friendly facilities, the amendments will make specific requirements on what such facilities should consist of, the official explained.

In addition, the new amendments will require schools to equip their buildings with disabled-friendly facilities, the official went on.

Beginning in April, the ministry will conduct comprehensive inspection tours of all public buildings’ disabled-friendly facilities all over the country, according to the official.

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