England · Statutory guidance
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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AccessibilityAnthropometry & ergonomics
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High hook
Vertical
grab rail
low
hook Horizontal
closing bar
Position of shelf
Horizontal
grab rail
Approved Document M Volume 2 Access to and use of buildings other than dwellings
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mm084
mm006
mm086 mm008 mm009
1465mm minimum
mm008–087
mm0501 mm5861
Side elevation view
Space for Horizontal Vertical High hook and
Shelf disposal bin grab rail grab rail low hook Activity zone
Activity space WC
NOTES
1. Refer to Appendix D of
Approved Document T
for appliance and
equipment schedule.
2. As long as other
dimensions are maintained,
the toilet cistern may be
concealed.
Horizontal 3. Centre the mid-line axis
closing bar of the WC on the rear wall.
Horizontal Vertical
grab rail grab rail Column of clearance
muminim
mm029
1465mm minimum
100mm
540mm
400mm 200mm 565mm
Ø
m
m
465
500mm
60mm
750mm
60mm
600mm
100mm
mm012
SANITARY ACCOMMODATION IN BUILDINGS
O N L I N E V E R S I O N
M1/M3
OTHER THAN DWELLINGS
Diagram 21 WC cubicle for ambulant disabled people
Plan view
O N L I N E V E R S I O N
Edition and local adoption determine which requirements apply. Use the publisher’s document for the complete clauses, diagrams and amendments.