{"id":4590,"date":"2025-11-13T10:09:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T10:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allin.online\/?post_type=standard&#038;p=4590"},"modified":"2026-10-19T13:19:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T13:19:56","slug":"assistance-animal-areas","status":"publish","type":"standard","link":"https:\/\/allin.online\/gd-gb\/standard\/built-environment\/facilities\/assistance-animal-areas\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistance Animal Areas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-fixed-content flex content-content bg_white padding indent two-column\"><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><h3 id=\"page_sub_nav\" class=\"mobile_only\">BE 5.04 Assistance Animal Areas<\/h3><select aria-labelledby=\"page_sub_nav\" class=\"mobile_only\" id=\"nav_select\"><option value=\"#overview\">Overview<\/option><option value=\"#examples\">Practical example<\/option><option value=\"#key_considerations\">Key considerations<\/option><option value=\"#definitions_list\">Definitions and acronyms<\/option><option value=\"#learning_resources\">Learning Resources<\/option><option value=\"#linked_standards\">Linked Standards<\/option><option value=\"#references\">References<\/option><\/select><div class=\"action_links mobile_only\"><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/252393341563356?standard=Built Environment 5.04 Assistance Animal Areas\" class=\"feedback_link button bg_secondary white\">Give us feedback on this Standard<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/gd-gb\/standard\/built-environment\/\" class=\"return_link\">Back to Built Environment<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"overview\" class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-overview standard-content\"><h3>Overview<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assistance animals, or service animals, help with practical tasks. They enable their owners to live independently. Most assistance animals are dogs. This guidance focuses on creating safe spaces for assistance dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People with assistance dogs need a safe and clean place for their dogs to go to the toilet. Assistance dogs are trained to toilet only when given a command. To support them, it\u2019s vital to provide a specific toileting area, known as a <span data-definition=\"spending-area\" data-definition-id=\"4214\" title=\"Spending area\" data-definition-name=\"Spending area\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span>. This keeps the space clean and ensures the dog&#8217;s wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For further information on communicating with customers with assistance animals, please refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/standard\/customer-service\/during-a-visit\/assistance-dogs\/\">Customer Service 2.06 Assistance Dogs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"examples\" class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-examples bg_grey inner-padding standard-examples\"><h3>Practical example<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-example standard-example\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ace-image content-image alt-block\"><figure class=\"fill block-image alt-block\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-51-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Assistance dog and owner in a flat spending area close to an arts venue. Streetlamps and a wastebin are nearby.  \"\/><button class=\"toggle_modal\" aria-controls=\"lightbox_6522\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-modal_id=\"lightbox_6522\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Zoom into the image<\/span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"31.999\" height=\"31.994\"><g fill=\"#fff\"><path d=\"M13.648 27.287a13.579 13.579 0 0 0 8.168-2.718l7.425 7.425 2.758-2.758-7.425-7.425a13.644 13.644 0 1 0-10.925 5.477Zm0-23.389a9.748 9.748 0 1 1-6.89 2.855 9.737 9.737 0 0 1 6.89-2.853Z\" class=\"zoom_svg__has_white\" data-name=\"Path 1776\"><\/path><path d=\"M11.701 19.49h3.9v-3.894h3.9v-3.9h-3.9v-3.9h-3.9v3.9h-3.9v3.9h3.9Z\" class=\"zoom_svg__has_white\" data-name=\"Path 1777\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"alt_block\"><button class=\"alt_trigger\" aria-label=\"Eile\">Eile<\/button><div class=\"alt_modal\" id=\"image_block_6522\" role=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Alt text\" aria-describedby=\"desc_image_block_6522\"><p id=\"desc_image_block_6522\">Assistance dog and owner in a flat spending area close to an arts venue. Streetlamps and a wastebin are nearby.  <\/p><button class=\"close\">D\u00f9in <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Eile<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div><div id=\"lightbox_6522\" class=\"lightbox modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"lightbox-content\"><button class=\"close\" aria-controls=\"lightbox_6522\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Close zoomed image<\/span>\u00d7<\/button><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-51-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Assistance dog and owner in a flat spending area close to an arts venue. Streetlamps and a wastebin are nearby.  \"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ace-content-blocks border-top\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ace-intro content-intro\"><p><strong>Image description: <\/strong>An assistance dog and their owner at a <span data-definition=\"spending-area\" data-definition-id=\"4214\" title=\"Spending area\" data-definition-name=\"Spending area\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> outside a venue. The area has a mix of grass and concrete. There is an accessible waste disposal bin close by. The area has <span data-definition=\"level-access\" data-definition-id=\"4203\" title=\"Level access\" data-definition-name=\"Level access\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> and is close to the venue entrance. It is well-lit at night.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"key_considerations\" class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-key-considerations standard-key-considerations standard-content\"><h3>Key considerations<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">Signage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should provide a designated <span data-definition=\"spending-area\" data-definition-id=\"4214\" title=\"Spending area\" data-definition-name=\"Spending area\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> with clear signage so a person with an assistance dog can clearly identify it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">Waste disposal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should provide provisions for waste disposal, close to the <span title=\"Spending area\" data-definition-name=\"Spending area\" data-definition=\"spending-area\" data-definition-id=\"4214\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span>. Consider the height of the waste disposal as well as the location. It should be accessible to wheelchair users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A nearby water connection and hose with accessible controls is helpful for providing drinking water and maintaining hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">Terrain<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should consider the terrain of the <span data-definition=\"spending-area\" data-definition-id=\"4214\" title=\"Spending area\" data-definition-name=\"Spending area\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> to ensure it is both accessible to the individual and safe for the animal. Some common types of terrains are grass, gravel or concrete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it\u2019s impractical to provide a large area of grass in the enclosure, consider providing grass and other plant growth around the outside edge, as the scent often helps stimulate spending in dogs more used to relieving on grass. An enclosure should have a slight gradient to assist drainage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">Accessibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <span title=\"Spending area\" data-definition-name=\"Spending area\" data-definition=\"spending-area\" data-definition-id=\"4214\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> must be <span title=\"Level access\" data-definition-name=\"Level access\" data-definition=\"level-access\" data-definition-id=\"4203\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> and accessed via a <span data-definition=\"step-free\" data-definition-id=\"5920\" title=\"Step-free\" data-definition-name=\"Step-free\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> route. If there is a gate, it should be easy for disabled people, including wheelchair users, to open and pass through with their assistance dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key features to consider if your spending area has a gate include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>wide opening of at least 1000mm&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>easy-to-use latch that can be operated with one hand, without needing to twist, grip tightly or apply force&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>clear space on both sides of the gate to manoeuvre, at least 300mm&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>low or no threshold to prevent tripping hazards&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>good visibility with clear contrast&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">Lighting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider lighting levels carefully. Ensure there\u2019s enough light for safe navigation. Avoid glare, reflections, and uneven areas of light and shadow. For more information, refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/standard\/built-environment\/moving-around\/lighting-and-contrast\/\">Built Environment 3.03 Lighting and Contrast<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"specification_table\" class=\"wp-block-ace-specification-table bg_white specification_table hide\"><h3>Standard &#8211; specifications<\/h3><div class=\"bg_grey inner-padding\"><table class=\"specification-table\"><tbody><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"influencing_accessible_practice\" class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-influencing-accessible-practice standard-influencing-accessible-practice standard-content hide\"><h3>Influencing accessible practice<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"definitions_list\" class=\"wp-block-ace-definitions-list bg_white\"><h3>Definitions and acronyms<\/h3><div class=\"ace-definitions-list bg_grey inner-padding\"><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Level access<\/h4><div><p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172316823 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777842,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777843,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777844,&quot;Aptos&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Aptos,Arial&quot;,268442635,&quot;22&quot;,469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\">Flat access, not stepped or ramped, defined as 1:60 gradient or les<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172316823 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">s.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Spending area<\/h4><div><p>A safe, clean, accessible area that can be used by assistance dog owners to let their dogs go to the toilet.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Step-free<\/h4><div><p>When lifts or ramps are used to move between different areas due to stepped access through a space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"learning_resources\" class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-learning-resources standard-content\"><h3>Learning Resources<\/h3><div class=\"links-on-newtab-text\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenbs.com\/PublicationIndex\/documents\/details?Pub=BSI&amp;DocID=320547\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BS8300&nbsp;&#8211; Part 2<\/a>\u202f(BSI&nbsp;standards can be\u202fpurchased\u202fonline. Reference copies are available at local libraries)&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Page 51, section 10.11<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.equalityhumanrights.com\/guidance\/assistance-dogs-guide-businesses-and-service-providers\">Business and service provides guide to assistance dogs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guidedogs.org.uk\/getting-support\/information-and-advice\/dog-care-and-welfare\/dog-welfare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide Dogs Dog Care and Welfare<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"skills_development\" class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-skills-development standard-skills-development standard-content hide\"><h3>Support and skills development<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t<div id=\"linked_standards\" class=\"wp-block page-links wp-block-ace-linked-standards \">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"block-title\">\n\t\t\t\tLinked Standards\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='flex flex_50 link_blocks'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex_item post_item bg_grey--dark\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture class=\"featured-img alt-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-86-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Person sitting indoors at a table with a coffee cup, holding a brown assistance dog wearing a coat that reads &#039;Assistance Dog&#039;.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-86-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-86-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-86-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-86-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-86-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class = \"alt_block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"alt_trigger\" aria-label=\"Open the Image Description\">Eile<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"alt_modal\" id=\"6096\" role=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Image Description\" aria-describedby=\"desc_4606\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"desc_4606\">Person sitting indoors at a table with a coffee cup, holding a brown assistance dog wearing a coat that reads &#8216;Assistance Dog&#8217;.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"close\">D\u00f9in <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tuairisgeul Dealbh\n<\/span><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"linked_standard--content inner-padding card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>CS 2.06 Assistance Dogs<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Have a clear policy for welcoming assistance dogs. Understand how to welcome assistance dogs and their owners. Understand the difference between assistance dogs and emotional support animals.<a href=\"\/login\" class=\"locked card_target\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14.999\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 14.999 18\">\n  <path id=\"unlock\" d=\"M13.507,7.5H3.75V5.249A3.741,3.741,0,0,1,11.022,4l1.133-1.133a5.234,5.234,0,0,0-9.9,2.378V7.5H1.493A1.5,1.5,0,0,0,0,9V16.5A1.5,1.5,0,0,0,1.493,18H13.507A1.5,1.5,0,0,0,15,16.5V9a1.5,1.5,0,0,0-1.492-1.5\" transform=\"translate(0)\" fill=\"#472961\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span>This content is only available to logged in users.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"31.832\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 31.832 24\">\n  <path id=\"arrow\" d=\"M33.728,24.848l-10.2-10.2a1.773,1.773,0,1,0-2.508,2.508l7.189,7.189H4.272a1.772,1.772,0,0,0,0,3.545H28.178L21.022,35.08a1.755,1.755,0,0,0,0,2.508,1.827,1.827,0,0,0,1.271.536,1.747,1.747,0,0,0,1.271-.536L33.8,27.355a1.827,1.827,0,0,0,.536-1.271,2.283,2.283,0,0,0-.6-1.237Z\" transform=\"translate(-2.499 -14.123)\" fill=\"#472961\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex_item post_item bg_grey--dark\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture class=\"featured-img alt-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-254-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A staff member serves a visitor at a well-lit cafe counter that supports accessible communication.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-254-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-254-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-254-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-254-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-254-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class = \"alt_block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"alt_trigger\" aria-label=\"Open the Image Description\">Eile<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"alt_modal\" id=\"5913\" role=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Image Description\" aria-describedby=\"desc_4581\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"desc_4581\">A staff member serves a visitor at a well-lit cafe counter that supports accessible communication.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"close\">D\u00f9in <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tuairisgeul Dealbh\n<\/span><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"linked_standard--content inner-padding card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>BE 3.03 Lighting and Contrast<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Create spaces that have even, non-distracting lighting levels. 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BSI standards can be purchased online. Reference copies are available at local libraries.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class = \"references-list-item\"><p>Equality and Human Rights Commission, Assistance Dogs: A Guide for Businesses and Service Providers, (n.d.) [online] Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equalityhumanrights.com\/guidance\/assistance-dogs-guide-businesses-and-service-providers\">Business and service provides guide to assistance dogs<\/a> [Accessed 16 June 2025]<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class = \"references-list-item\"><p>Guide Dogs, Dog welfare, Meeting Your Dog\u2019s Welfare Needs, (n.d.) 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