This standard defines requirements which aim at ensuring general accessibility (including accessibility for handicapped persons) to buildings and facilities as well as the access to these. The standard is divided into six categories for buildings: Buildings which are open to the public; Industrial and commercial building; House building; Buildings for private use; House building for elderly and handicapped person requiring care and Summer houses. For each category, the standard defines the functional requirements which must be met and, in addition, it provides recommendation in a number of matters.