The electrical services require appropriate protection, in line with current regulations, to power the hoist, height-adjustable equipment, a shower and hand drier Research shows that even today, too many buildings are difficult to access for adults with impairments – 54% of shops, 34% of hospitals, 23% of bars and restaurants – and 17% of people[…]

The centre has received recognition by LOYA every year for the last 19 years and was awarded with the title of best ‘away from home’ toilet facilities last year.

Building Regulations Whether it is a new build project or a washroom refurbishment, the provision of sanitary conveniences and hand washing facilities is regulated by a  range of standards. For example, Part G of the Building Regulations contains guidelines on the number and type of facilities required in a building to meet the needs of[…]

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Wet and dry rot might take hold with the potential to spread to joists and other timber within the building’s structure. In Scandinavia, where timber construction predominates, plasterboard is banned in shower areas. Tiling onto plasterboard is common practice in the UK so it is worth understanding why plasterboard fails, even when moisture resistant plasterboards[…]