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Access to and use of buildings: Approved Document M

Accessibility guidance for dwellings and buildings other than dwellings. The linked PDF is Volume 2.

AccessibilityAnthropometry & ergonomics
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Source wording and page order preserved. Drawings and table layouts remain available in the original PDF.

O N L I N E V E R S I O N M OTHER PUBLICATIONS REFERRED TO Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) Planning and access for disabled people. A good practice guide, 2003. ISBN 1 85112 604 X Available to download from www.odpm. gov.uk/index.asp?id=1144644 Research Group for Inclusive Environments Colour, contrast and perception. Design guidance for internal built environments, 2004. Available from Research Group for Inclusive Environments, School of Construction Management, University of Reading, tel 0118 9316734, textphone 0118 9864253 Sport England Accessible sports facilities, 2010 (Formerly known as Access for Disabled People). Available to download from http://www.sportengland.org/facilities__ planning/design_and_cost_guidance/idoc. ashx?docid=62299267-f2a5-451f-8731- 4bcfdafa08ea&version=-1 The Stationery Office (TSO) Accessible thresholds in new housing. Guidance for house builders and designers, 1999. ISBN 0 11702 333 7 Legislation Equality Act 2010 Equality Act 2010 (Disability) Regulations 2010 Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, SI 1998/2307. Lifts Regulations 1997, SI 1997/831. Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, SI 1999/3242. Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, SI 1998/2306. Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999, SI 1999/1148. Access to and use of buildings other than dwellings Approved Document M Volume 2 62 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.