The development of Universal Design Guidelines for Changing Places Toilets

Description

This project is to develop Universal Design Guidelines for Changing Places Toilets in Ireland. The scope of the guidelines will include good practice in the design, maintenance and management of Changing Places Toilets, both in new and existing buildings. The guidelines are intended to provide practical guidance to designers, builders and building managers, taking a Universal Design approach. The guidelines are intended to support implementation of the new Irish building regulations and technical guidance document for the provision of Changing Places Toilets (Part M Amendment Regulations 2022 and TGD M 2022). Building regulations and associated technical guidance documents set out minimum requirements. The guidelines will reference and recognise compliance with building regulations, but will also include guidance on good practice that goes beyond the minimum requirements. In addition, building regulations do not cover management and maintenance issues, which are within the scope of the guidelines.