Approved Document M - Revision history

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	* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2214/pdfs/uksi_20102214_en.pdf Building Regulations 2010].		* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2214/pdfs/uksi_20102214_en.pdf Building Regulations 2010].

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	* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2214/pdfs/uksi_20102214_en.pdf Building Regulations 2010].		* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2214/pdfs/uksi_20102214_en.pdf Building Regulations 2010].

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	A series of Approved Documents set out what typically would be acceptable for compliance with the relevant requirements of Building Regulations. There is no legal obligation to follow the guidance in the Approved Documents.		A series of Approved Documents set out what typically would be acceptable for compliance with the relevant requirements of Building Regulations. There is no legal obligation to follow the guidance in the Approved Documents.

−	The [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-and-use-of-buildings-approved-document-m Approved Document M – Access to and Use of Buildings] provides guidance document relating the requirements of the Building Regulations for access to and the use of buildings. The latest version was published in March 2015 and took effect on 1st October 2015. The previous, 2004 amended edition ~~will remain~~ applicable to all building work started before ~~this~~ date	+	The [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-and-use-of-buildings-approved-document-m#full-publication-update-history Approved Document M – Access to and Use of Buildings] provides guidance document relating the requirements of the Building Regulations for access to and the use of buildings. The latest version was published in March 2015 and took effect on 1st October 2015. The previous, 2004 amended edition remained applicable to all building work started before that date. The main change introduced by the 2015 first edition of the Approved Document was that it is was provided in two volumes.

−	~~The main change introduced by the~~ 2015 edition of ~~the~~ Approved Document ~~is that it is now provided in two volumes~~.	+	In March 2016 Approved Document M Volume 1 2015 edition was published with 2016 amendments.
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		+	In July 2020 Approved Document M Volume 2 access to and use of buildings, amended, buildings other than dwellings
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		+	In June 2021 Approved Document M Volume 2 incorporated the 2020 amendments.

	= Volume 1 - Access to and use of dwellings =		= Volume 1 - Access to and use of dwellings =

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	The requirements of M1 – M3 will be achieved when reasonable provision is made to ensure that buildings are accessible and usable and that individuals, regardless of their age, gender or disability are able to, ‘...gain access to buildings and to gain access within buildings and use their facilities, both as visitors and as people who live and work in them.’		The requirements of M1 – M3 will be achieved when reasonable provision is made to ensure that buildings are accessible and usable and that individuals, regardless of their age, gender or disability are able to, ‘...gain access to buildings and to gain access within buildings and use their facilities, both as visitors and as people who live and work in them.’

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki.~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Accessibility in the built environment.		* Accessibility in the built environment.
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	* People with disabilities.		* People with disabilities.
	* Ramps.		* Ramps.
		+	* Shower.
	* Stairs.		* Stairs.
	* Wheelchair user.		* Wheelchair user.

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	* Accessible London.		* Accessible London.
	* Approved documents.		* Approved documents.
		+	* Braille signage and accessibility.
	* Building regulations.		* Building regulations.
	* Changing lifestyles.		* Changing lifestyles.

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	* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2214/pdfs/uksi_20102214_en.pdf Building Regulations 2010].		* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2214/pdfs/uksi_20102214_en.pdf Building Regulations 2010].

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	The requirements of M1 – M3 will be achieved when reasonable provision is made to ensure that buildings are accessible and usable and that individuals, regardless of their age, gender or disability are able to, ‘...gain access to buildings and to gain access within buildings and use their facilities, both as visitors and as people who live and work in them.’		The requirements of M1 – M3 will be achieved when reasonable provision is made to ensure that buildings are accessible and usable and that individuals, regardless of their age, gender or disability are able to, ‘...gain access to buildings and to gain access within buildings and use their facilities, both as visitors and as people who live and work in them.’

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===	+

	* Accessibility in the built environment.		* Accessibility in the built environment.
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	* Ramps.		* Ramps.
	* Stairs.		* Stairs.
		+	* Wheelchair user.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-and-use-of-buildings-approved-document-m Approved Document M – Access to and Use of Buildings].		* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-and-use-of-buildings-approved-document-m Approved Document M – Access to and Use of Buildings].
	* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2214/pdfs/uksi_20102214_en.pdf Building Regulations 2010].		* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2214/pdfs/uksi_20102214_en.pdf Building Regulations 2010].

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	The guidance provided in Volume 1 is only applicable to new dwellings and dwellings undergoing material alterations. Extensions to dwellings are not covered. It provides guidance for compliance with the requirements of M4(1), M4(2) and M4(3) of Schedule 1 of the Building Regulations.		The guidance provided in Volume 1 is only applicable to new dwellings and dwellings undergoing material alterations. Extensions to dwellings are not covered. It provides guidance for compliance with the requirements of M4(1), M4(2) and M4(3) of Schedule 1 of the Building Regulations.
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		+	The requirements set out in M4(2) Accessible and adaptable dwellings and M4(3) Wheelchair user dwellings, are optional requirements that only apply if imposed on new development as part of the process of granting planning permission. Otherwise, only the requirements of M4(1) Visitable dwellings apply.

	== Requirement M4(1): Category 1 – Visitable dwellings ==		== Requirement M4(1): Category 1 – Visitable dwellings ==

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	* Inclusive design.		* Inclusive design.
	* Lifetime homes.		* Lifetime homes.
		+	* Lifetime Homes Design Guide (EP 100).
	* Lifetime neighbourhoods.		* Lifetime neighbourhoods.
	* Lifts.		* Lifts.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	A series of Approved Documents set out what typically would be acceptable for compliance with the relevant requirements of Building Regulations. There is no legal obligation to follow the guidance in the Approved Documents.		A series of Approved Documents set out what typically would be acceptable for compliance with the relevant requirements of Building Regulations. There is no legal obligation to follow the guidance in the Approved Documents.

−	The [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-and-use-of-buildings-approved-document-m Approved Document M – Access to and Use of Buildings] provides guidance document relating the requirements of the Building Regulations for access to and the use of buildings. The latest version was published in March 2015 and took effect on ~~1<sup>st</sup>~~ October 2015. The previous, 2004 amended edition will remain applicable to all building work started before this date	+	The [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-and-use-of-buildings-approved-document-m Approved Document M – Access to and Use of Buildings] provides guidance document relating the requirements of the Building Regulations for access to and the use of buildings. The latest version was published in March 2015 and took effect on 1st October 2015. The previous, 2004 amended edition will remain applicable to all building work started before this date

	The main change introduced by the 2015 edition of the Approved Document is that it is now provided in two volumes.		The main change introduced by the 2015 edition of the Approved Document is that it is now provided in two volumes.
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	The 2015 edition of Volume 1 introduces three different types of dwellings:		The 2015 edition of Volume 1 introduces three different types of dwellings:
−	*Category 1 – Visitable dwellings.	+
−	*Category 2 – Accessible and adaptable dwellings.	+	* Category 1 – Visitable dwellings.
−	*Category 3 – Wheelchair user dwellings.	+	* Category 2 – Accessible and adaptable dwellings.
		+	* Category 3 – Wheelchair user dwellings.

	The guidance provided in Volume 1 is only applicable to new dwellings and dwellings undergoing material alterations. Extensions to dwellings are not covered. It provides guidance for compliance with the requirements of M4(1), M4(2) and M4(3) of Schedule 1 of the Building Regulations.		The guidance provided in Volume 1 is only applicable to new dwellings and dwellings undergoing material alterations. Extensions to dwellings are not covered. It provides guidance for compliance with the requirements of M4(1), M4(2) and M4(3) of Schedule 1 of the Building Regulations.
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	It is applicable to:		It is applicable to:
−	*A newly constructed non-domestic building.	+
−	*The extension or material alteration of an existing non-domestic building.	+	* A newly constructed non-domestic building.
−	*The change of use of an existing building or part of an existing building to a hotel or boarding house, institution, public building or shop.	+	* The extension or material alteration of an existing non-domestic building.
		+	* The change of use of an existing building or part of an existing building to a hotel or boarding house, institution, public building or shop.

	The requirements of M1 – M3 will be achieved when reasonable provision is made to ensure that buildings are accessible and usable and that individuals, regardless of their age, gender or disability are able to, ‘...gain access to buildings and to gain access within buildings and use their facilities, both as visitors and as people who live and work in them.’		The requirements of M1 – M3 will be achieved when reasonable provision is made to ensure that buildings are accessible and usable and that individuals, regardless of their age, gender or disability are able to, ‘...gain access to buildings and to gain access within buildings and use their facilities, both as visitors and as people who live and work in them.’
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===
−	*Accessibility in the built environment.	+
−	*Access and inclusion in the built environment: policy and guidance.	+	* Accessibility in the built environment.
−	*Access consultant.	+	* Access and inclusion in the built environment: policy and guidance.
−	*Accessible London.	+	* Access consultant.
−	*Approved documents.	+	* Accessible London.
−	*Building regulations.	+	* Approved documents.
−	*Changing lifestyles.	+	* Building regulations.
−	*Equality Act.	+	* Changing lifestyles.
−	*Inclusive design.	+	* Equality Act.
−	*Lifetime homes.	+	* Inclusive design.
−	*Lifetime neighbourhoods.	+	* Lifetime homes.
−	*Lifts.	+	* Lifetime neighbourhoods.
−	*Older people.	+	* Lifts.
−	*People with disabilities.	+	* Older people.
−	*Stairs.	+	* People with disabilities.
		+	* Ramps.
		+	* Stairs.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-and-use-of-buildings-approved-document-m Approved Document M – Access to and Use of Buildings].	+
−	*[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2214/pdfs/uksi_20102214_en.pdf Building Regulations 2010].	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-and-use-of-buildings-approved-document-m Approved Document M – Access to and Use of Buildings].
		+	* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2214/pdfs/uksi_20102214_en.pdf Building Regulations 2010].

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