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Why Are Disabled Toilets Locked?
Many disabled toilets in the UK are locked, we reveal why and give insight into disabled toilet protection…...
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A Guide to Accessible Washroom Design and Fixture Height
When it comes to designing a commercial bathroom for people with disabilities, there are many design elements to consider that will ensure the washroom is as accessible as possible.
Washrooms for Disabled and Vulnerable People
Explore accessible washroom products for disabled and vulnerable people, including Doc M packs, grab rails, sanitaryware and Changing Places equipment designed to support safe and independent use.
What is the difference between Approved Document T and Approved Document M?
Approved Document T, addresses toilet provisions in buildings other than domestic dwellings. In this Article we outline the differences and answer questions around Doc T.
Is there a better term than “disabled” in today's world?
While "disabled" is widely accepted as a neutral, accurate descriptor, language debates largely centre on how you phrase it. Let us try to explain why this term is still accepted among Disabled Groups.
Parkstone Bay Marina New Accessible Washrooms
We worked with the Parkstone Bay Marina to offer various Document M Compliant design options. This was largely focused on utilising these cabins' unique setting, creating options for the best use of space within the building's constraints.
Thanet Earth Disabled Washroom Refurbishment
This Disabled Washroom Refurbishment was part of a much broader Washroom and building renovation project and required us to adhere to Document M and Document T that govern technical guidance on the design and layout of universal toilets, ambulant ...
What challenges do Disabled Users encounter when using Public Toilets?
Understanding your users’ needs is paramount to good washroom design, here we explore some of the main issues disabled users encounter
Who is VAT exempt for Disabled Washroom Products?
In some instances, disabled washroom products and installations are exempt from VAT. Here we take a look at the conditions and criteria needed to be met…
How important is LRV in a Disabled Washroom?
LRV stands for Light Reflective Value and refers to how much light a surface reflects or absorbs. It’s used in Disabled Washrooms Design - we use it to determine how it will contrast visually against other surfaces in the washroom. The higher the ...
What is a Stoma-Friendly Washroom – do you need to comply?
Ostomates, or People living with a Stoma, often struggle in standard Washrooms and Toilets due to a lack of space and basic facilities. We believe that every Washroom, including Public Washrooms or Washrooms in Offices, Schools, Gymnasiums and ...
Approved Document T (Doc-T) Amendments – what do they mean?
"Doc T" which came into effect on October 1st 2024 refers to Approved Document T, which focuses on the design and layout of toilet accommodation in buildings. This document provides technical guidance on the design and layout of universal toilets, ...
A Typical Changing Places Toilet Room Specification
A Typical Changing Places Toilet Room Specification. Here, we look at what’s required to deliver a compliant Changing Places Toilet (CPT).