Part M Building Regulations for En-Suite

Hello,

So I've been doing some research on Document M on En-Suite from https://www.housing.gov.ie/sites/default/files/migrated-files/en/Publications/DevelopmentandHousing/BuildingStandards/FileDownLoad%2C24773%2Cen.pdf

I will upload some diagrams and Building regulations I found.

1.4.7 Accessible urinals In addition to the general guidance in 1.4.4 where accessible urinals are provided: (a) a clear area of 900 mm x 1400 mm in front of the wheelchair accessible urinal should be level; (b) the rim of the wheelchair accessible urinal should be 380 mm above floor level, for ambulant disabled people the standard 500 mm is adequate, as per Diagram 20; (c) vertical grab rails should be provided on both sides of the urinal. To support a person who is standing they should be 600 mm long, for a wheelchair user they should be 900 mm long to provide support in a sitting or standing position. The top fixings for both handrails should be 1400 mm above floor level as per Diagram 20; (d) urinals and grab rails should contrast visually with the wall on which they are attached (refer to 1.6.4); (e) where wash basins are provided, at least one wash basin with its rim set at between 720 mm and 740 mm above the floor level should be provided. Knee space under the basin should be free of obstructions and should not have a pedestal to allow a wheelchair user to pull up close to the basin.

In addition to the general guidance in 1.4.4 where wheelchair accessible ensuite bathrooms or shower rooms are provided: (a) an en-suite shower room should be in accordance with Diagram 21; (b) wall-mounted drop-down support rails and a wall-mounted slip-resistant tip-up seat should be provided in the shower area; (c) an en-suite bathroom with WC for independent use should be in accordance Diagram 22 and 23; (d) the bath should be provided with a transfer seat, 400 mm deep and equal to the width of the bath; (e) the WC and washbasin should be similar to the corner arrangement WC for a unisex accessible toilet, except the washbasin is larger and set back from the sidewall. Rationale: So as not to project into the transfer space in front of the WC; (f) the washbasin should be approximately 500 mm wide x 450 mm deep with a rim height set between 720 mm and 740 mm above the floor level. Rationale: The larger washbasin enables people to have a full-body wash or to wash personal care equipment;.













I wasn't sure really what Sue had in mind when she asked us to get information on En-Suites I think she probably meant the bathroom areas.