Disabled Toilets Blog | Commercial Washrooms

The Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Explained

With funding available for creating accessible washrooms, we explore what’s entailed with the Disabled Facilities Grant

Disabled Shower Room Design Ideas

Planning accessible showering facilities doesn’t have to be as daunting as it sounds. Here we explore some of the main considerations…

How To Get A Disabled Toilet Key?

Many disabled washrooms are locked, so how are users with extra needs supposed to access them?

What are the dimensions of a disabled toilet room?

Wheelchair users should be able to approach, transfer to and use the sanitary facilities provided within a building. This requires the provision of a wheelchair-accessible unisex toilet. The following article explores the dimensions required according to Doc M of the UK building regulations.

What Is Document M?

If you are in the middle of a washroom refurbishment project, or about to undertake one for the first time, then you may very well have come across the meticulous guidelines of Document M and be working out exactly what you need to do to comply. In this feature we take an overview of some of the main areas where you’ll need to focus your attention.

Where Should Toilet Grab Bars Be Placed?

When working to provide better accessibility, it’s important to know where exactly grab rails are needed. Here we explain…

Disabled toilet regulations explained.

Refurbishment of disabled and accessible washrooms is an important subject - we take a look at the applicable regulations you should consider when designing your next washroom.