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<p> </p><p> </p><p>In buildings other than dwellings, Part M of the Building Regulations
requires that reasonable provision is made for accessible toilets where relevant types
of building work are undertaken. Statutory guidance on how that can be achieved is
contained in <em>Approved Document M (Access to and use of buildings)</em>. The building
control body is responsible for ensuring that relevant building work complies with
this requirement.</p><p> </p><p>Provisions in the Equality Act 2010 require employers
and those providing a service to the public or carrying out a public function to make
a “reasonable adjustment”, so that disabled people are not placed at a “substantial
disadvantage” compared to non-disabled people. Ultimately, only a court can decide
what is “reasonable” in any particular case. However, Part 4 of the Equality Act 2010
(Disability) Regulations 2010, prescribes circumstances in which it is not reasonable
for such a body to remove or alter a physical feature which was provided in or in
connection with a building to assist with access to the building or the use of facilities
and which satisfy the relevant design standard. The Schedule to these Regulations
provides details of how to determine whether the design standard is satisfied, and
refers to design considerations and provisions in Approved Document M.</p><p> </p>
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