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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 LIST OF APPROVED DOCUMENTS The following documents have been published Approved Document P to give guidance on how to meet the Building Electrical safety – Dwellings Regulations. You can fi nd the date of the edition Approved Document Q approved by the Secretary of State at www.gov.uk. Security – Dwellings Approved Document A Approved Document R Structure Infrastructure for electronic communications Approved Document B Volume 1: Physical infrastructure and network Fire safety connection for new dwellings Volume 1: Dwellings Approved Document R Approved Document B Infrastructure for electronic communications Fire safety Volume 2: Physical infrastructure for high-speed Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings electronic communications networks Approved Document C Approved Document S Site preparation and resistance to contaminants Infrastructure for the charging of and moisture electric vehicles Approved Document D Approved Document T Toxic substances Toilet accommodation Approved Document E Approved Document 7 Resistance to the passage of sound Materials and workmanship Approved Document F Ventilation Volume 1: Dwellings Approved Document F Ventilation Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings Approved Document G Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency Approved Document H Drainage and waste disposal Approved Document J Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems Approved Document K Protection from falling, collision and impact Approved Document L Conservation of fuel and power Volume 1: Dwellings Approved Document L Conservation of fuel and power Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings Approved Document M Access to and use of buildings Volume 1: Dwellings Approved Document M Access to and use of buildings Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings Approved Document O Overheating 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.