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Access to and use of buildings: Approved Document M
Accessibility guidance for dwellings and buildings other than dwellings. The linked PDF is Volume 2.
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- PDF: Volume 2, 2015 edition incorporating 2020 and 2024 amendments
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- Section 4: Facilities in buildings profiles and key dimensions forPDF page 4
- Section 0: General guidancePDF page 13
- 0.9 Under regulation 4, where anPDF page 14
- 0.18 The need to conserve the specialPDF page 15
- 0.20 It is important that applicants clearlyPDF page 16
- Section 1: Access to buildings otherPDF page 18
- 1.13 A ‘level approach’ (from the boundary example of its use at anPDF page 19
- 1.15 The surface of a parking bayPDF page 20
- 1.19 If site constraints necessitate anPDF page 21
- 900 and 1100mm (see Diagram 5);PDF page 25
- Section 2: Access into buildings otherPDF page 26
- 2.9 A non-powered manually operatedPDF page 27
- 2.15 A space alongside the leading edgePDF page 28
- 2.22 People with visual impairment should companion pushing. Where both doors ofPDF page 29
- Section 3: Horizontal and vertical circulationPDF page 31
- 3.8 The presence of doors, whether openPDF page 32
- 3.11 Corridors and passageways should or steeper designed as an internal rampPDF page 33
- 3.15 An internal lobby should allow aPDF page 34
- 3.32 The use of visually and acousticallyPDF page 36
- 3.50 With the exception of the need for Design considerationsPDF page 39
- Section 4: Facilities in buildings otherPDF page 40
- 4.10 In facilities for entertainment, e.g. Over 600 1% of total seating Additional provision,PDF page 41
- 4.16 Refreshment facilities will satisfyPDF page 42
- 4.19 Wheelchair-accessible bedroomsPDF page 44
- 4.24 Sleeping accommodation will satisfyPDF page 45
- 4.26 A consistent relationship with ProvisionsPDF page 46
- 4.36 Aids to communication will satisfyPDF page 48
- Section 5: Sanitary accommodation inPDF page 49
- 5.9 A unisex toilet is approached separately e. when it is the only toilet facility in thePDF page 52
- 5.12 Separate-sex toilet washroomsPDF page 54
- 5.15 A choice of shower layout combinedPDF page 56
- 5.18 Wheelchair-accessible changing andPDF page 57
- 5.20 The guidance covered here applies and the arrangement of fittings within, aPDF page 60
Source wording and page order preserved. Drawings and table layouts remain available in the original PDF.
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The Building Regulations 2010
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M2 A ccess to extensions to buildings
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M3 S anitary conveniences in extensions
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Edition and local adoption determine which requirements apply. Use the publisher’s document for the complete clauses, diagrams and amendments.