Response from our building control officer-see below
> A little bit behind the times dont you think?
> If the wc provisions are existing theres not a lot that can be done from a
> B Reg point of view.
> The guidance in the approved document says that where sanitary provisions
> are made, they must be adequate. To be external i think is irrelevent
> allbeit not an ideal situation.
> The number ,type and siting will be subject in the relevent buildings to
> regulations made under the Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963,
> the Factories Act1961, or the Food Hygiene Regs 1970.
> The question must be asked is this reasonable for a disabled person?
> Again if the provisions are existing and are not made any worse by
> alterations the requirements of part m would not apply.
> Peter
>
> ----------
> From: Gwynne, Mary
> Sent: 24 January 2002 16:32
> To: Peter Richards
> Subject: FW: External WC's
>
> What do you think?
> See below
>
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> From: James Holmes-Siedle[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Reply To: Accessibuilt list
> Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 02:32
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: External WC's
>
> Deaar List,
>
> Does anyone have any experience of the legislation covering external WC's.
>
> While we do not think that they 'should' be used, our client it in a
> situation where this is the only alternative. Building control want them
> to
> build a lobby on a listed building and I am curious if anyone knows
> whether
> this is possible within Building Control's capability (i.e. legally
> speaking). .... in other words the toilet is within the travel distances,
> but would involve a journey outside.
>
> Welcome any contributions!
>
> James Holmes-Siedle
>
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