Accessibility for PRM (persons with reduced mobility)<\/strong> is a mandatory component of the design, construction, and reconstruction of buildings in Ukraine. In 2026, barrier-free accessibility requirements have been significantly strengthened and are subject to control at the stages of obtaining urban planning conditions, undergoing project expertise, and commissioning the facility for operation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Accessibility matters are governed by the Law of Ukraine \u201cOn Regulation of Urban Development Activities\u201d, the Law of Ukraine \u201cOn Architectural Activities\u201d, as well as DBN B.2.2-40:2018 \u201cInclusiveness of Buildings and Structures\u201d, and other state building regulations.<\/p>\r\n Persons with reduced mobility include:<\/p>\r\n persons with disabilities;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n elderly persons;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n pregnant women;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n parents with strollers;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n persons with temporary injuries;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n service members recovering from injuries.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n Ensuring accessibility is not a recommendation; it is a binding statutory requirement.<\/p>\r\n 1. Unobstructed access to the building<\/strong><\/p>\r\n The design must provide, as a minimum:<\/p>\r\n ramps with a compliant gradient (slope);<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n lifts\/elevators or lifting platforms;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n barrier-free entrances without thresholds;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n adequate clear width of door openings.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n Call our consultant<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n+38 (050) 697-78-54<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n 2. Accessibility of internal spaces<\/strong><\/p>\r\n The project documentation must provide for:<\/p>\r\n sanitary facilities adapted for PRM;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n accessible corridors and evacuation routes;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n tactile wayfinding elements;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n high-contrast marking of stairways.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n 3. Parking for persons with disabilities<\/strong><\/p>\r\n For public and commercial facilities, designated parking spaces must be allocated in accordance with the applicable standards.<\/p>\r\n Compliance with PRM requirements is controlled:<\/p>\r\n during preparation of the design documentation;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n during the construction\/project expertise review;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n at the stage of commissioning the facility for operation.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n Where the requirements are not met, a refusal to issue the commissioning readiness certificate may be issued.<\/p>\r\n Prior to project implementation, it is advisable to conduct an \u201cAnalysis of Design Documentation\u201d<\/strong> (gbu.kyiv.ua) to verify compliance with DBN requirements.<\/p>\r\n Residential buildings<\/strong><\/p>\r\n accessible entrance to the building\/entrance lobby;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n an elevator in multi-storey buildings;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n barrier-free access to the adjacent territory.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n Public buildings<\/strong><\/p>\r\n a full package of barrier-free solutions;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n adapted reception and cashier\/service zones;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n information signage in Braille.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n Commercial real estate<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Non-compliance may constitute grounds for fines, inspections, or legal disputes.<\/p>\r\n In 2026, violations of accessibility requirements may result in:<\/p>\r\n refusal to commission the facility for operation;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n administrative fines;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n court claims;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n the need for costly retrofitting.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n In the case of reconstruction or a change of functional designation, the requirements related to \u201cReconstruction of Real Estate Facilities\u201d<\/strong><\/a> should also be taken into account.<\/p>\r\n\r\nWho Qualifies as PRM<\/h2>\r\n
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Key DBN Accessibility Requirements<\/h2>\r\n
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When Accessibility Is Verified<\/h2>\r\n
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