Most of the situations that we face in our work life are regulated by one or another regulation. Nevertheless, the line betwin what is "regulated" from what it is "not regulated" is a wide strip on which technicians place themselves depending on their interpretation criteria.
The question asked as "What can be done that goes beyond the compliance with regulations?" is missing the adjective "strict" so we can reformulate the question to "What can be done with ACCESSIBILITY that goes beyond the STRICT COMPLIANCE with regulations?".
The article you are going to read justifies that any measure aimed at that a building has elements that guarantee "The ease of access and the non-discriminatory independent and safe use of the buildings to the people (also with disabilities)." Is a building that complies with regulations.
But… What if you already comply with regulations, (ALL regulations)?
For this question it is stated that the application of the MGLC (DALCO) criteria (Moving, Grasping, Location and Communication) offers a broader range of possibilities for any person, at any circumstance, to make an independent, autonomous and safe use of a space, product or service.
Meet regulations is GOOD is CORRECT SILVER
Exceed regulations is BETTER DISTINGUISHED GOLD
Reach Universal Design is OPTIMUM is EXCELLENT PREMIUM
Read more in my native Spanishin ;-) in AlfonsoBruna web site Hacia la accesibilidad y más allá