Approved Document M "Access to and use of buildings" Volume 1: Dwellings. The Building Regulations 2010. 2015 edition incorporating 2016 amendments - for use in England*. Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings. The Building Regulations 2010. 2015 edition - for use in England*. Frequently asked questions

Building Regulations 2010: Approved Documents M FAQ

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2017
Approved Document M "Access to and use of buildings" Volume 1: Dwellings. The Building Regulations 2010. 2015 edition incorporating 2016 amendments - for use in England*. Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings. The Building Regulations 2010. 2015 edition - for use in England*. Frequently asked questions Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Building Regulations 2010: Approved Documents

Abstract

Provides answers relating to: handrails and guarding for ramps, localised obstructions, turning circles and zones, ramp landings, 300mm nibs, ramp gradients, projecting corners, double doors into a rear garden, porch/lobby, balcony steps, kitchen furniture, principal bedroom location, bedrooms, WC supports, baths, showers, projection of sanitary ware, accessible layouts, through floor lift location, wheelchair storage and transfer space, internal storage, adaptable kitchens, wall hung basins, grab rails, drop down rails, concealed drainage, sanitary facilities, pipework and services, planted door stop, pumped drainage, space, dimensions, sizes, furniture schedule, number of seats in a dwelling, building control charges, change of use, extensions, access statements, habitable rooms, mezzanine floors, shared facilities, sockets and switches.

History

First published March 2016, updated September 2017, original title: Approved Document M - frequently asked questions. Copyright notice: Reproduced under the terms of the Open Government Licence.

ISBN

9781409848875

Subjects

  • Building control
  • Legal issues and management
  • Special subject areas
  • Accessibility
  • Building control, England
  • Provision for disabled people

Publisher History

Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Department for Communities and Local Government is a UK Government department that works to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. This includes housing, improving public services, regeneration, sustainability and the prevention of anti-social behaviour. They were formerly known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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