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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.

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O N L I N E V E R S I O N M Index A B Access – definition 0.26 Baby changing facilities 5.5–5.6, 5.12 Access into buildings 2.1–2.29 Balconies 4.19, 4.24 Access routes to buildings, see Approaches Bars – refreshment facilities 4.3, 4.13–4.16 Access routes within buildings 0.5, 0.11, 3.14 Bathrooms, see Sanitary accommodation Access strategy 0.20–0.25 Bedrooms 4.4, 4.17–4.24 Accessible – definition 0.26 Bedrooms – balconies 4.19, 4.24 Accessible entrances 1.6, 2.1–2.7 Bedrooms – doors 3.10, 4.22–4.24 Acoustic design 3.13 Bedrooms – en-suite bedrooms 4.19, 4.24 Alterations, see Material alterations Bedrooms – hotels and motels 4.17–4.24 Application of Part M 0.1–0.13 Bedrooms – wardrobes 4.20 Approaches – hazards 1.5, 1.38–1.39 Bedrooms – wheelchair accessible 4.17–4.24 Approaches – level (non-domestic) 1.6–1.13 Bedrooms – window controls 4.24 Approaches – lighting 1.11, 1.13 BS EN 81–70 3.34 Approaches – objectives 1.1–1.5 BS EN 81 series 3.34, 3.43, 3.49 Approaches – ramps 1.8, 1.19–1.26 BS 5588-8 3.34 Approaches – steps 1.21, 1.27–1.37 BS 8300 0.9, 3.5 note, 3.9 note, 3.27 note, Approaches – surfaces 1.13 4.35 note, 5.17 note, 5.18 note, 5.21 note Approaches – widths 1.2, 1.10–1.11, 1.13 BS EN 997 5.9-5.10, 5.14 Artificial lighting, see Lighting C Assistance dogs 2.20, 4.6 Audible emergency assistance call signals Car parking 0.5, 0.9, 0.13, 1.14–1.18 4.24, 5.4 Change of use 0.10–0.12 Audible information – lifting devices 3.31, Ceilings – surface materials 4.32 3.34, 3.37, 3.43 Changing rooms, see Sports facilities Audible signs 4.35 note Cinemas 4.10, 4.12 Audible warnings – doors 2.21 Clothes shops – changing facilities 5.17 Audience seating 4.2, 4.5–4.8, 4.12 Colour contrast, see Visual contrast Audience seating – legroom 4.7 Communication aids 0.14, 3.6, 4.31–4.36 Audience seating – sight lines 4.9 Conference facilities 4.1, 4.5, 4.9, 4.36 Audience seating – wheelchair spaces Connecting doors 4.22 4.6–4.7, 4.10–4.12 Approved Document M Volume 2 Access to and use of buildings other than dwellings O N L I N E V E R S I O N 63

Edition and local adoption determine which requirements apply. Use the publisher’s document for the complete clauses, diagrams and amendments.