![]() ![]() These may overlap with each other and with the manoeuvring space noted above. This should be at least 1.1m long by 800mm wide, oriented in the direction of entry, and clear of any door swing or other obstruction, andĮxcept where reduced by projection of a wash hand basin, unobstructed access at least 800mm wide to each sanitary facility, andĪn activity space for each sanitary facility, as noted in the diagram below. Further guidance can be obtained from Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers Federation (SNIPEF) and Scottish Water.Ĭonversions - in the case of conversions, as specified in regulation 4, the building as converted shall meet the requirement of this standard (regulation 12, schedule 6).Ī manoeuvring space that will allow a person to enter and close the door behind them. Although mains water supplies do not contain significant levels of lead, recent research studies have shown that leaded solder plumbing fittings, normally used for heating systems, have been used on drinking water pipework in contravention of the Scottish Water Byelaws 2004. Lead in water - the human body absorbs lead easily from drinking water and this can have a negative effect on the intellectual development of young children. The provision, on one level, of accessible sanitary accommodation under this standard, together with an enhanced apartment, and kitchen (Standard 3.11) and improvement to circulation spaces (Standard 4.2) will assist in creating more sustainable homes. ![]() The guidance in this standard and Standard 3.11, together with the guidance in Section 4, Safety relating to accessibility, has been based around, and developed from, issues that are included in ‘Housing for Varying Needs’ and the Lifetime Homes concept developed by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. This approach to the design of dwellings ensures that Scotland's housing stock can respond to the needs of our population, now and in the future. Sanitary accommodation that is more immediately accessible and offers both adaptability and flexibility of layout gives a more sustainable solution that will simplify modifications to the design and layout of dwellings, helping to reduce cost and disruption and better enabling people to remain in their home as their circumstances change.Īlthough not recommending that sanitary facilities on the principal living level of a dwelling be designed to an optimum standard for wheelchair users, it should be possible for most people to use these facilities unassisted and in privacy.Įxtending standards to address ‘liveability’ and the needs of occupants supports the Scottish Government's aim of promoting a more inclusive built environment and will better address the changing needs of occupants over time. So for this reason, we will look at making the WC accessible and the bathroom accessible to wheelchair users, and work from section M4 (3) wheelchair user dwelling.īe sure to always refer to the Building Regulations Approved Documents when designing accessible layouts and facilities.3.1 Site preparation – harmful and dangerous substancesģ.2 Site preparation – protection from radon gasģ.8 Private wastewater treatment systems – treatment plantsģ.9 Private wastewater treatment systems – infiltration systemsģ.17 Combustion appliances – safe operationģ.18 Combustion appliances – protection from combustion productsģ.19 Combustion appliances – relationship to combustible materialsģ.20 Combustion appliances – removal of products of combustionģ.21 Combustion appliances – air for combustionģ.22 Combustion appliances – air for coolingĪppendix B. ![]() I think we should strive to do more than the bare minimum that our regulations set out and aim to achieve better accessibility and performance in our buildings regardless of government targets. My personal feeling is that all dwelling should be as accessible as possible, or at the very least as adaptable as possible. If no condition is imposed the dwelling will only need to meet requirements for M4 (1), but if the condition is imposed to M4 (2) or (3) it may be that specific dwellings in a development must comply. M4 (2) – Accessible and adaptable dwellingsĬategory M4 (1) is considered to be a compulsory requirement, and the other categories optional unless a condition is imposed on a new development as part of the process of granting planning permission. ![]() The building regulations have varying requirements in terms of accessible sanitary facilities, according to the category you are working towards: ![]()
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