Downstairs toilet

[Stoo]

I had an architect plan the layout of my self-build house, but I want to change it before fitting out the interior. There has to be a downstairs toilet, but can someone link me to the regulations for it, in England, please?

[Blooda]

Try this:- 

 

Approved Document M: Volume 2 - Buildings other than dwellings - Part M - Access to and use of buildings - Planning Portal

 

The Building Regulations 2010: The Merged Approved Documents (publishing.service.gov.uk)

 

Part M - Page 1190

Sanitary facilities WC facilities - Page 1195

Needs to read in conjunction with "Circulation areas and internal doorways" Page 1194

 

The above are for none dwellings but similar for dwellings:- Page 19 

 

BR_PDF_AD_M1_2015_with_2016_amendments_V3.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk)

 

Quite a bit of reading.

 

 

Edited February 7, 2023 by Blooda

[Susie]

Don’t forget which way to hang the doors into hall not into room. 
and if you don’t like that swap after you get completion certificate. 

[joe90]

1 hour ago, Susie said:

Don’t forget which way to hang the doors into hall not into room. 
and if you don’t like that swap after you get completion certificate. 

However I did hang mine into the room but the BCO said the room was so big it was ok as anyone collapsing off the loo would not be in front of the door (and he added “you will only change it back again after I leave if I make you change it!!!”)

[Pocster]

I ignore everything and just do what I want . Bco hasn’t been for sometime 😎👍

[Stoo]

Great. Found out what I need. Thanks all.