Accessibility for new buildings

Built-environment accessibility consultants accompanying new projects — from architectural design through Form 4 occupancy approval.

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Accessibility requirements for new construction are decided at the design stage. Fixing them later costs more and can delay occupancy approval. A MATOS accessibility consultant who joins the project early makes sure the submission already meets the building accessibility regulations and the relevant parts of IS 1918.

At Tamar Accessibility we join the design team from the first drawing. We review architectural, MEP and detail plans — approach routes, accessible parking, lifts, restrooms, signage, alerting and egress — and flag gaps against the regulation before the permit is filed. The permit comes back clean, not with corrections.

During execution we work alongside the contractor and supervisor, run on-site inspections, and approve the as-built work up to our signed opinion for Form 4 occupancy approval. We have been doing this for around 20 years, with developers, architects and local authorities across Israel.

Who this service is for

  • Developers and contractors on public, commercial or residential projects
  • Architecture firms preparing building permit submissions
  • Engineers and project managers responsible for occupancy approval
  • Public bodies and local authorities running their own projects
  • Development and asset-management companies overseeing multi-stage builds

What the engagement covers

  • Plan review at design stage against IS 1918 and the building accessibility regulations
  • Accessibility document for the building permit submission, signed by a MATOS consultant
  • Ongoing contractor support during execution — site visits, field questions, gap tracking
  • Signed MATOS opinion for Form 4 and occupancy approval
  • Coordination with a service-accessibility consultant where the project requires it

Why Tamar Accessibility

  • Senior MATOS consultants who work routinely with planning and building committees nationwide
  • Around 20 years on complex projects — residential towers, hospitals, public buildings
  • Direct conversation with the architect and engineer, in design language, not just regulatory language
  • One point of contact from permit through Form 4

Frequently asked questions

At what stage should a MATOS accessibility specialist join a new project?
At the design stage, before the building-permit application is filed. Late-stage fixes are expensive and delay occupancy approval. The specialist joins the design team to verify that plans meet the New Building Accessibility regulations and IS 1918 before submission to the local committee.
Does a new 3-storey residential building require a lift?
It depends on the number of dwelling units, building type and entrance orientation. New-building accessibility regulations define the exact threshold; we check it against the plans before the permit is filed, so you don't discover later that you need to redesign.
What is the accessibility specialist's role in Form 4 approval?
After construction the specialist performs the senior site inspection, verifies that every accessibility detail was built per approved plans, and issues a signed Form 4 opinion. Without it, the local committee will not approve occupancy or permanent utility connection.
Will a single project also need a Service accessibility specialist signature?
Projects with public-facing space — lobby, shared underground car park, leasable office floors — often require a joint MATOS-plus-Service opinion. We coordinate both tracks from the start to avoid late-stage delays.
What project sizes do you work on?
From small residential builds to complex projects — residential towers, hospitals, tech campuses and public buildings. At every scale a single senior accessibility specialist owns the project from permit through Form 4.

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