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Toilet Provision Building Regulations

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is reforming building regulations to establish new standards for toilet provision and accessibility in non-domestic buildings. The policy addresses inadequate toilet facilities in schools and other public buildings, with draft Approved Document T and related bills progressing through Parliament. Changes aim to improve access to toilets during school lessons and enhance accessibility standards.

13 Dec 2023 | Announcement Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities linked

Update on Building Regulations

UIN: HCWS119 This government understands that we must act quickly to reduce the carbon emitted by new buildings while delivering the good quality homes that are needed by communities across the country. That is why we are today launching a …

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4 Jul 2022 | Announcement Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities linked

Building Regulations

UIN: HCWS172 Toilets, both in municipal and private sector locations, are an important facility for members of the public, in particular, women, those with children, older people and disabled people.The Government has taken a number of steps recently to support …

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4 Jul 2022 | Announcement Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities linked

Building Regulations

UIN: HLWS169 My Hon. Friend, Minister of State for Equalities, Local Government, Faith and Communities (Kemi Badenoch) has today made the following statement:Toilets, both in municipal and private sector locations, are an important facility for members of the public, ...

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