Changing places: the practical guide
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Provides guidance for the installation of a changing places toilet, covering what they are and why they are needed, highlighting the differences from an accessible WC and describing who might need to use them and where they should be provided. Looks at the legislative context, building regulations, health and safety and risk management. Details planning and design considerations, the equipment and environment, finance and management and maintenance issues.
History
Changing Places Consortium.
Subjects
- Planning and development
- Urban planning
- Fittings and equipment
- Provision for disabled people
- Health and safety
- Strategic planning
- Legal issues and management
- Building control
- Sanitary/hygiene/cleaning fittings
- WCs and urinals
- Special subject areas
Publisher History
The Changing Places Consortium is a group of organisations working to support the rights of people with profound and multiple learning disabilities to access their community. One of their key campaigns is for Changing Places toilets to be installed in big public places. The members of the Consortium are: Centre for Accessible Environment, PAMIS, Mencap, Nottingham City Council, Dumfries and Galloway Council and the Scottish Government
Information
NBS
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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