Access to and use of buildings: Approved Document M

SANITARY ACCOMMODATION IN BUILDINGS O N L I N E V E R S I O N M1/M3 OTHER THAN DWELLINGS Diagram 25 An example of a bathroom incorporating a corner WC disabled people should be able to wash or Note: More detailed guidance on appropriate bathe either independently or with assistance sanitary and other fittings, including from others. The relationship of the bath facilities for the use of mobile and fixed to other sanitary fittings, and to the space hoists is given in BS 8300. required for manoeuvring, is therefore Provisions critical. Providing a choice of bathroom layout, wherever possible, will meet the 5.21 Wheelchair-accessible bathrooms needs of many disabled people and help will satisfy Requirement M1 or M3 if: maintain their independence. a. the minimum overall dimensions of, 5.20 The guidance covered here applies and the arrangement of fittings within, a to wheelchair-accessible bathing facilities bathroom for individual use incorporating where provided in buildings such as hotels, a corner WC comply with Diagrams 25 motels, relatives’ accommodation in hospitals, and 26; and to student accommodation and sports b. a choice of layouts suitable for left-hand facilities where baths are provided as an and right-hand transfer is provided when alternative, or as a supplement, to showers. more than one bathroom for individual For guidance on the provision of en-suite use incorporating a corner WC is available; bathrooms associated with hotel bedrooms, see 4.19. c. the floor of a bathroom is slip resistant when dry or when wet; Access to and use of buildings other than dwellings Approved Document M Volume 2 58 O N L I N E V E R S I O N