Municipal services

Checking accessibility of a public building

Ask practical questions before visiting and clarify obligations if needed.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 20.10.2026
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Important to know

Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.

Before you start

Accessible entrance, toilets and service communication are different needs.

Who is this guide for?

People with disabilities and companions planning visits.

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Conditions and exceptions

The Equality Commission offers obligation/exemption queries and complaints, not an independent engineering inspection.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Define your visit route

Specify address, service, time and wheelchair/lift/communication needs and contact the accessibility coordinator.
What should you prepare?

Visit details.

Please note

A general accessible label does not meet every need.

02

Ask about practical arrangements

Check usable entrance, route and alternatives if equipment fails; obtain current information.
What should you prepare?

Operator response.

Please note

An existing lift may not operate on the visit date.

03

Clarify obligation/exemption

Ask the Commission with building facts and available plans if public-place status or exemption is disputed.
What should you prepare?

Description, photos and available documents.

Please note

An operator's claimed exemption is not authoritative by itself.

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04

Record an actual barrier

Note date, refused/unavailable service and earlier contact with safe evidence.
What should you prepare?

Correspondence and photos.

Please note

Do not endanger yourself to prove a barrier.

05

Submit a relevant complaint

Use the Commission service, request accessible communication and track its reference.
What should you prepare?

Receipt and evidence.

Please note

A complaint does not guarantee immediate building alteration.

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Official sources

These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a claimed exemption?

Ask the Commission with building and exemption details, and check available alternative arrangements.

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