UK Building Regs Part M — Access

Updated Mar 26, 2026

Requirements for access to and use of buildings covering accessible approaches, level thresholds, doorway widths, sanitary facilities, internal circulation, and provisions for people with disabilities.

category

UK — Access

code body

UK Building Regulations

code year

2024

jurisdiction

domain premigration

construction

SOURCES

🔗https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/approved-documents

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