As building regulations continue to evolve, understanding the latest requirements is essential for anyone involved in the design, specification or manufacture of washroom products.
A new blog from Armitage Shanks explores the impact of Part T (Approved Document T: Toilet Accommodation), which introduced new requirements around toilet provision in non-residential buildings.
While Approved Document M (“Doc M”) remains the primary guidance for accessible design, Part T changes how accessibility must be delivered in practice. The new regulations place greater emphasis on separate single-sex facilities while maintaining the need to provide accessible solutions for wheelchair and ambulant users.
The blog explains how Part T and Approved Document M work together, the types of projects affected by the changes, and what specifiers need to consider when designing compliant washroom spaces. It also highlights the role of products such as Armitage Shanks’ Doc M packs and ambulant WC solutions in helping customers meet regulatory requirements.
Non-Residential Marketing Manager Anil Madan said: “Regulations such as Part T have a direct impact on how our customers design and specify washroom environments.
“Understanding these changes is important not only for colleagues working closely with specifiers, but for anyone involved in developing, marketing or selling our solutions.
“By staying informed, we can provide better support to our customers and ensure our products continue to meet the needs of the market.”
Read the full blog on the IdealSpec website via the link below.