Part M Door Handle Height

Approved document m access to and use of buildings.

Part m door handle height.

The diagram below shows the minimum requirements to satisfy part m. Access to and use of buildings volume 2. March 2015 date valid from. There may be circumstances where for reasons of privacy or security this may not be appropriate or possible.

1 october 2015 summary. To meet the requirements of part m door thresholds should be a maximum of 15mm. To find out more download our ebook specifying doors to meet approved document m of the building regulations. The requirement within ad m is that where fitted with a latch the door opening furniture can be operated with one hand using a closed fist e g.

Ease of access to ambulant disabled people uniform rise not more than 170mm as for part m uniform going not less than 250mm handrails extend 300mm beyond top and bottom step handrail height 900mm from nosings. Isbn 978 1 85946 609 4 pdf 1 16mb this file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Volume 2 buildings other than dwellings date published. Approved document m provides information about the ease of access to and use of buildings including facilities for disabled visitors or occupants and the ability to move through a building easily including to.

People should be able to see other people on or approaching the other side of doors to avoid the risk of collision. The threshold should be chamfered or rounded for ease of wheelchair access. Buildings other than dwellings ref. Whilst no specific dimensional requirements are laid down in ad m such recommendations are covered in bs 8300.