Access to and use of buildings: Approved Document M

O N L I N E V E R S I O N M1 FACILITIES IN BUILDINGS OTHER THAN DWELLINGS i. some seats are located so that an Provisions assistance dog can accompany its 4.16 Refreshment facilities will satisfy owner and rest in front of, or under, Requirement M1 if: the seat; a. all users have access to all parts of j. standard seats at the ends of rows the facility; and next to wheelchair spaces have detachable, or lift-up, arms; b. part of the working surface of a bar or serving counter is permanently accessible For seating on a stepped terraced floor to wheelchair users, and at a level of k. wheelchair spaces at the back of a not more than 850mm above the floor stepped terraced floor are provided and, where necessary, part at a higher in accordance with Diagram 14 or 15, level for people standing; the arrangement in Diagram 15 being c. the worktop of a shared refreshment particularly suitable for entertainment facility (e.g. for tea making) is at 850mm buildings, such as theatres or cinemas, above the floor with a clear space subject to the approval of the licensing beneath at least 700mm above the floor authority; (see Diagram 16) and the delivery of For lecture/conference facilities water complies with 5.4(a) and (b); l. where a podium or stage is provided, d. a wheelchair-accessible threshold wheelchair users have access to it by (see 2.7(e)) is located at the transition means of a ramp or lifting platform; between an external seating area and the interior of the facility. m. a hearing enhancement system in accordance with 4.36 is provided for people with impaired hearing. Refreshment facilities Design considerations 4.13 Refreshment facilities, such as restaurants and bars, should be designed so that they can be reached and used by all people independently or with companions. Staff areas should also be accessible. 4.14 All public areas, including lavatory accommodation, public telephones and external terraces should be accessible. Where premises contain self-service and waiter service, all patrons should have access to both. 4.15 In many refreshment facilities, changes in level are used to differentiate between different functions or to create a certain atmosphere through interior design. Changes of floor level are acceptable provided the different levels are accessible. Access to and use of buildings other than dwellings Approved Document M Volume 2 40 O N L I N E V E R S I O N