The Building Regulations 2000

Approved Document M

Author:

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Publisher:

TSO (The Stationery Office)

This publication is one of a series issued to provide practical guidance on the requirements of the Building Regulations 2000 for England and Wales. It deals with building access and use issues and it supersedes the previous edition of Approved Document M entitled 'Access and facilities for disabled people', with the intention of fostering a more inclusive approach to design to accommodate the needs of all people.

Sections cover: general guidance, including the new concept of the access statement; building access issues, including parking and ramp access, accessible entrances and doorways and a number of related areas.

Key Features

• These regulation come into effect on 1st May 2004

• The concept of the access statement has been introduced for the first time

• Previous edition ISBN : 0117534692

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