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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- PDF: Volume 2, 2015 edition incorporating 2020 and 2024 amendments
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AccessibilityAnthropometry & ergonomics
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SANITARY ACCOMMODATION IN BUILDINGS
O N L I N E V E R S I O N
M1/M3
OTHER THAN DWELLINGS
Diagram 23 An example of a self-contained shower room for individual use
f. an emergency assistance alarm system j. there is a manoeuvring space 1500mm
complying with 5.4(h) is provided; deep in front of lockers in self-contained
or communal changing areas;
g. facilities for limb storage are included
for the benefit of amputees; For shower facilities
For changing facilities k. individual self-contained shower
facilities comply with Diagram 23;
h. the minimum overall dimensions of,
and the arrangement of equipment and l. where showers are provided in
controls within, individual self-contained commercial developments for the
changing facilities comply with Diagram 22; benefit of staff, at least one wheelchair-
accessible shower compartment
i. when associated with shower facilities,
complying with Diagram 23 should
the floor of a changing area is level and
be provided;
slip resistant when dry or when wet;
Access to and use of buildings other than dwellings Approved Document M Volume 2
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Edition and local adoption determine which requirements apply. Use the publisher’s document for the complete clauses, diagrams and amendments.