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Document-M of the building regulations offers detailed advice on the size and layout of disabled bathrooms. Specifically, the 2010 regulation's Volume 2 covers buildings other than dwellings.
The recommended dimensions of a disabled bathroom are at least 2700mm deep x 2500mm wide.
Design considerations for a disabled bathroom include :
- Doors should preferably be outward opening and are fitted with a horizontal closing bar fixed to the inside face.
- The bath should be provided with a transfer seat, 400mm deep, and equal to the width of the bath.
- An emergency assistance alarm system should be reachable from the bath or the floor.
- Blue colour contrasting grab rails should be installed against white background walls for the visually impaired.
- The correct number, size, and positioning of grab rails should be installed within the room.
Commercial Washrooms can supply all of the correct products for your disabled bathroom installation.
Further information on the size and layout requirements of a disabled bathroom can be found at HM Government's Document M of the building regulations.
As always, our team are at the end of the telephone for all your queries and questions and have a wealth of knowledge they’re happy to share with you. So if you need some guidance, or would like to talk over your options, you can give them a call on 01202 650900.
Please note since 2015 Approved Document (or Part) M of building regulations has been divided into two volumes. Volume 1 pertains to access to and use of buildings that are used as dwellings and is beyond the scope that Commercial Washrooms advises. Approved Document M: Volume 2 is concerned with buildings other than dwellings and is the guidance commercial premises owners and managers should adhere to. It is in this volume 2 that more information can be found relating to the design and layout of disabled accessible washrooms and bathrooms, including the dimensions of a disabled toilet room, accessible bathroom, changing room or shower room.
