Access to and use of buildings: Approved Document M

O N L I N E V E R S I O N M CONTENTS PAGE PAGE 6. E xamples of acceptable step Section 4: Facilities in buildings profiles and key dimensions for other than dwellings 38 external stairs 22 Objectives 38 7. Handrail design 23 Audience and spectator facilities 38 Note: D iagram 8 has been moved to Approved Document K, Section 10, Refreshment facilities 40 all other numbering remains Sleeping accommodation 42 the same Switches, outlets and controls 43 9. E ffective clear width of doors 25 Aids to communication 45 10. K ey dimensions for lobbies with single leaf doors 28 Section 5: Sanitary accommodation in buildings other than dwellings 47 11. K ey dimensions associated with passenger lifts 34 Objectives 47 Note: D iagram 12 has been moved to Sanitary accommodation generally 47 Approved Document K, Section 1, all Provision of toilet accommodation 48 other numbering remains the same Wheelchair-accessibile unisex toilets 49 13. A n example of wheelchair spaces in a lecture theatre 39 Toilets in separate-sex washrooms 52 14. P ossible location of wheelchair Wheelchair-accessible changing spaces in front of a rear aisle 41 and shower facilities 53 15. A n example of wheelchair space Wheelchair-accessible bathrooms 57 provision in a cinema or theatre 41 Standards referred to 60 16. A n example of a shared refreshment facility 42 Other publications referred to 61 17 O ne example of a wheelchair- Index 63 accessible hotel bedroom with en-suite sanitary facilities 44 DIAGRAMS 18. U nisex wheelchair-accessible 1. T actile paving and an example of toilet with corner WC 51 its use at an uncontrolled crossing 17 19. H eight and arrangement of 2. P arking bay designated for fittings in a unisex wheelchair- disabled people 18 accessible toilet 51 3. R elationship of ramp gradient to 20. H eight of various fittings in toilet the going of a flight 19 accommodation 52 4. S tepped access – key dimensions 21. W C cubicle for ambulant and use of hazard warning surface 21 disabled people 53 5. E xternal steps and stairs – 22. A n example of a self-contained key dimensions 22 changing room for individual use 55 23. A n example of a self-contained shower room for individual use 56 24. A n example of a shower room incorporating a corner WC for individual use 57 Access to and use of buildings other than dwellings Approved Document M Volume 2 2 O N L I N E V E R S I O N