Approved Document T
Toilet accommodation
About Approved Document T
Approved Document T gives guidance on toilet accommodation in buildings. It covers the different types of toilet, the provisions common to all of them, and inclusive design.
What it covers
- The requirement for toilet accommodation and where it applies
- Common design provisions for toilets
- Fully enclosed self-contained universal and ambulant toilets
- Single-sex toilet cubicles
- Inclusive design
Toilet accommodation: Approved Document T
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Figures in the current edition
Manual to the Building Regulations
Diagram i — The relationship between regulations and guidance in the approved documents
Diagram 2.1 — Universal toilet sign (all rights reserved to BS ISO 7001:2023)
Diagram 3.1 — Type A, plan view showing minimum dimensions
Diagram 3.2 — Type A, elevation view showing recommended dimensions
Diagram 4.1 Type B, plan view showing minimum dimensions
Amendments and circulars
- Amendments to Approved Document T (toilets): Circular 02/2025
Current · 2025 · Circular
- Amendments to Approved Document T (toilets): letter
Current · 2025 · Letter
- The Building (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2024 - Part T: circular
Current · 2024 · Circular
- The Building (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2024 - Part T: circular letter
Current · 2024 · Letter