Explaining Doc M Guidelines We’re passionate about designing disabled bathroom solutions that go beyond the guidelines – we’re dedicated to enhancing experiences and creating dignified, inclusive spaces for everybody. In this blog, we explain Doc M, to shed light on each element’s significance, from the
It goes without saying that hygiene is a primary consideration in Doc M design and that as well as being easy to access and use, accessible WCs should be easy to keep clean – especially in the public realm. Rimless toilets are the latest innovation
Physical Vapour Deposition – or PVD for short – is a finishing technique used to deposit a very fine layer of decorative metal onto a separate metal base – usually brass or stainless steel. It’s a method we use to achieve a premium look on
When designing or specifying accessible toilets and bathrooms, Approved Document M isn’t the only legislation you’ll have to bear in mind. Water appliances like taps and showers for disabled bathrooms fall under the banner of ‘Reg 4’, and NYMAS Group offers a range of products
Designing, specifying and installing accessible toilet or bathroom facilities means getting to grips with a specific suite of guidelines, legislation and product terminology. If you’re new to Doc M design, you’re likely to be feeling anxious about getting it right, and overwhelmed by how much
Disabled toilets are the first thing most people think about in relation to Doc M, but when designing accessible bathroom facilities for commercial or hospitality settings, creating accessible showering spaces is another common requirement. Whether it’s an accessible hotel suite, showers for a spa or
When we use the term ‘Doc M’, we automatically think of disabled people and particularly, designing bathrooms for the needs of wheelchair users – but what about designing bathrooms for the elderly? Doc M isn’t just about disability – in fact, it’s about ability, and
When we talk about accessible design, we’re often referring specifically to Doc M of the Building Regulations – the requirements every public building has to satisfy in order to comply with the Equality Act on disabled access. But in the midst of all the technical
Designing disabled toilets is all about accessibility; making every space as comfortable, practical and convenient as it can be for people with a wide range of disabilities. The range of disabilities that Doc M spaces have to cater for is extremely broad – but whether
