Bath - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 09:31, 15 August 2022

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	* Shower.		* Shower.
	* Sink.		* Sink.
		+	* Stone resin bath.
	* Types of sanitary appliances.		* Types of sanitary appliances.
	* Types of showers.		* Types of showers.

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Editor at 18:04, 18 January 2022

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	* Sink.		* Sink.
	* Types of sanitary appliances.		* Types of sanitary appliances.
		+	* Types of showers.

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Editor at 19:36, 17 January 2022

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	* Sanitary accommodation.		* Sanitary accommodation.
	* Sanitaryware.		* Sanitaryware.
		+	* Shower.
	* Sink.		* Sink.
	* Types of sanitary appliances.		* Types of sanitary appliances.

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Editor at 18:04, 12 January 2022

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	Additional requirements for drainage are set out in Approved Document H: drainage and waste disposal.		Additional requirements for drainage are set out in Approved Document H: drainage and waste disposal.

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

	* Approved Document G.		* Approved Document G.
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	* Sanitary accommodation.		* Sanitary accommodation.
	* Sanitaryware.		* Sanitaryware.
		+	* Sink.
	* Types of sanitary appliances.		* Types of sanitary appliances.

	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:Water]]		[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:Water]]

Designing Buildings at 10:46, 27 August 2021

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	A bath (sometimes referred to as a bathtub or tub) is a large container for water that can be used for immersing or washing a person's body (or sometimes other objects). NB A bath can also be a type of appliance that is used to collect and remove water (by way of an overflow or waste drain) once it has been used.		A bath (sometimes referred to as a bathtub or tub) is a large container for water that can be used for immersing or washing a person's body (or sometimes other objects). NB A bath can also be a type of appliance that is used to collect and remove water (by way of an overflow or waste drain) once it has been used.
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−	~~= Building regulations =~~
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−	The Building Regulations Approved Document G: Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency suggests that a bath is a type of sanitary appliance or sanitary ware that is further described as part of a bathroom (‘…a room containing a bath or shower and, in addition, can also include sanitary accommodation.')
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−	~~Approved Document G prescribes maximum water consumption limits for baths and a maximum water temperature.~~
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−	~~Approved Document M – Access to and Use of Buildings, includes minimum requirements for space available around a bath.~~
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−	~~Additional requirements for drainage are set out in Approved Document H: drainage and waste disposal.~~

	= History =		= History =
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	* Sunken bath.		* Sunken bath.
	* Whirlpool baths or spa tubs.		* Whirlpool baths or spa tubs.
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		+	= Building regulations =
		+
		+	The Building Regulations Approved Document G: Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency suggests that a bath is a type of sanitary appliance or sanitary ware that is further described as part of a bathroom (‘…a room containing a bath or shower and, in addition, can also include sanitary accommodation.')
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		+	Approved Document G prescribes maximum water consumption limits for baths and a maximum water temperature.
		+
		+	Approved Document M – Access to and Use of Buildings, includes minimum requirements for space available around a bath.
		+
		+	Additional requirements for drainage are set out in Approved Document H: drainage and waste disposal.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

Designing Buildings at 10:45, 27 August 2021

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	= History =		= History =

−	Evidence of the ritual act of bathing dates to ancient times. This act typically took place in communal bath houses.	+	Evidence of the ritual act of bathing dates back to ancient times. This act typically took place in communal bath houses.

−	Early versions of personal baths supplied by water pipes (rather than buckets of water that have been carried) have been found in Ancient Greece. The baths were made from clay or ceramic and supplied by copper pipes ~~that are believed to date to the Bronze Age~~.	+	Early versions of personal baths supplied by water pipes (rather than buckets of water that have been carried) have been found in Ancient Greece. The baths were made from clay or ceramic and supplied by copper pipes.

	The Ancient Romans developed a form of heating water for baths which used hot materials such as rocks. The heated water was then poured into the bath.		The Ancient Romans developed a form of heating water for baths which used hot materials such as rocks. The heated water was then poured into the bath.
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	Advances in the manufacture of the bath took place in the 18th century. This came with the adoption of cast iron, tin and copper as a suitable material for stand alone baths. These devices were primarily used by the aristocracy and became more elaborately designed and decorated.		Advances in the manufacture of the bath took place in the 18th century. This came with the adoption of cast iron, tin and copper as a suitable material for stand alone baths. These devices were primarily used by the aristocracy and became more elaborately designed and decorated.

−	They were manufactured from porcelain (a ceramic material made from clay that might be described as 'vitreous china' when coated with enamel). This might be referred to as ceramic, porcelain or china ~~sanitary ware~~ and is often white. with the incorporation of porcelain enamel coatings.	+	They were also manufactured from porcelain (a ceramic material made from clay that might be described as 'vitreous china' when coated with enamel). This might be referred to as ceramic, porcelain or china sanitaryware and is often white, with the incorporation of porcelain enamel coatings.

	In the 20th century, smaller spaces and increased demand drove the introduction of more utilitarian baths. These baths were built in rather than stand alone units that were eventually made from lighter materials that were less expensive to produce and easier to maintain.		In the 20th century, smaller spaces and increased demand drove the introduction of more utilitarian baths. These baths were built in rather than stand alone units that were eventually made from lighter materials that were less expensive to produce and easier to maintain.
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	= Types of baths =		= Types of baths =

−	Modern baths are made from a wide range of materials, including coated metals, cast iron, steel, acrylics, fibreglass and so on. They can be produced in a variety of shapes and colours, although they are typically rectilinear and ~~are~~ long enough to accommodate a person who is in a reclined position.	+	Modern baths are made from a wide range of materials, including coated metals, cast iron, steel, acrylics, fibreglass and so on. They can be produced in a variety of shapes and colours, although they are typically rectilinear and long enough to accommodate a person who is in a reclined position.

	There are several different types of installed or stand alone baths. These can include:		There are several different types of installed or stand alone baths. These can include:

Designing Buildings at 10:42, 27 August 2021

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	A bath (~~also~~ sometimes referred to as a bathtub or tub) is a large container for water that can be used for immersing or washing a person's body. A bath can also be a type of ~~waste water~~ appliance that is used to collect and remove water (by way of an overflow or waste drain) once it has been used.	+	A bath (sometimes referred to as a bathtub or tub) is a large container for water that can be used for immersing or washing a person's body (or sometimes other objects). NB A bath can also be a type of appliance that is used to collect and remove water (by way of an overflow or waste drain) once it has been used.

−	= ~~Official designations~~ =	+	= Building regulations =

−	The Building Regulations Approved Document G: Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency suggests that ~~the term~~ bath is a type of sanitary appliance or sanitary ware that is further described as part of a bathroom (‘…a room containing a bath or shower and, in addition, can also include sanitary accommodation.') ~~based on the guidance provided in Approved document F, Ventilation.~~	+	The Building Regulations Approved Document G: Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency suggests that a bath is a type of sanitary appliance or sanitary ware that is further described as part of a bathroom (‘…a room containing a bath or shower and, in addition, can also include sanitary accommodation.')

−	As a ~~sanitary appliance, a fitted bath is designated as a type of fixture~~. ~~According~~ to ~~HMRC~~, a ~~fixture is ‘…an asset that is installed or otherwise fixed in or to a building or land so as to become part of that building or land~~.~~..’ . Fixtures form part of the taxable value of the purchase of a property. and the inclusion of fixtures can move the saleable price~~ for ~~tax purposes to the next stamp duty threshold, resulting~~ in ~~a much larger tax liability for the purchaser than had been expected~~.	+	Approved Document G prescribes maximum water consumption limits for baths and a maximum water temperature.
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		+	Approved Document M – Access to and Use of Buildings, includes minimum requirements for space available around a bath.
		+
		+	Additional requirements for drainage are set out in Approved Document H: drainage and waste disposal.

	= History =		= History =

Editor at 13:18, 25 August 2021

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	As a sanitary appliance, a fitted bath is designated as a type of fixture. According to HMRC, a fixture is ‘…an asset that is installed or otherwise fixed in or to a building or land so as to become part of that building or land...’ . Fixtures form part of the taxable value of the purchase of a property. and the inclusion of fixtures can move the saleable price for tax purposes to the next stamp duty threshold, resulting in a much larger tax liability for the purchaser than had been expected.		As a sanitary appliance, a fitted bath is designated as a type of fixture. According to HMRC, a fixture is ‘…an asset that is installed or otherwise fixed in or to a building or land so as to become part of that building or land...’ . Fixtures form part of the taxable value of the purchase of a property. and the inclusion of fixtures can move the saleable price for tax purposes to the next stamp duty threshold, resulting in a much larger tax liability for the purchaser than had been expected.

−	= ~~Types of baths~~ =	+	= History =

−	~~Baths~~ have ~~traditionally~~ been manufactured from porcelain (a ceramic material made from clay that might be described as 'vitreous china' when coated with enamel). This might be referred to as ceramic, porcelain or china sanitary ware and is often white.	+	Evidence of the ritual act of bathing dates to ancient times. This act typically took place in communal bath houses.
		+
		+	Early versions of personal baths supplied by water pipes (rather than buckets of water that have been carried) have been found in Ancient Greece. The baths were made from clay or ceramic and supplied by copper pipes that are believed to date to the Bronze Age.
		+
		+	The Ancient Romans developed a form of heating water for baths which used hot materials such as rocks. The heated water was then poured into the bath.
		+
		+	Advances in the manufacture of the bath took place in the 18th century. This came with the adoption of cast iron, tin and copper as a suitable material for stand alone baths. These devices were primarily used by the aristocracy and became more elaborately designed and decorated.
		+
		+	They were manufactured from porcelain (a ceramic material made from clay that might be described as 'vitreous china' when coated with enamel). This might be referred to as ceramic, porcelain or china sanitary ware and is often white. with the incorporation of porcelain enamel coatings.
		+
		+	In the 20th century, smaller spaces and increased demand drove the introduction of more utilitarian baths. These baths were built in rather than stand alone units that were eventually made from lighter materials that were less expensive to produce and easier to maintain.
		+
		+	= Types of baths =

−	~~However,~~ baths are ~~now~~ made from a wide range of materials, including coated metals, cast iron, steel, acrylics, fibreglass and so on. They can be produced in a variety of shapes and colours.	+	Modern baths are made from a wide range of materials, including coated metals, cast iron, steel, acrylics, fibreglass and so on. They can be produced in a variety of shapes and colours, although they are typically rectilinear and are long enough to accommodate a person who is in a reclined position.

−	There are several different types of installed or stand-alone baths. These can include:	+	There are several different types of installed or stand alone baths. These can include:

−	* Clawfoot and pedestal ~~baths~~.	+	* Accessible (including walk-in or gated versions).
		+	* Clawfoot and pedestal.
	* Corner baths.		* Corner baths.
	* Drop-in baths.		* Drop-in baths.
−	* Freestanding ~~baths~~.	+	* Freestanding.
−	* Recessed or alcove baths.	+	* Recessed or alcove.
		+	* Soft baths.
	* Steel baths.		* Steel baths.
	* Shower baths.		* Shower baths.
−	* Sunken ~~baths~~	+	* Sunken bath.
−	* Whirlpool baths.	+	* Whirlpool baths or spa tubs.
−	* Walk-in or ~~gated baths~~.	+

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

Editor at 12:49, 25 August 2021

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	A bath (also sometimes referred to as a bathtub or tub) is a large container for water that can be used for immersing or washing a person's body. A bath can also be a type of waste water appliance that is used to collect and remove water once it has been used.	+	A bath (also sometimes referred to as a bathtub or tub) is a large container for water that can be used for immersing or washing a person's body. A bath can also be a type of waste water appliance that is used to collect and remove water (by way of an overflow or waste drain) once it has been used.

	= Official designations =		= Official designations =
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	Baths have traditionally been manufactured from porcelain (a ceramic material made from clay that might be described as 'vitreous china' when coated with enamel). This might be referred to as ceramic, porcelain or china sanitary ware and is often white.		Baths have traditionally been manufactured from porcelain (a ceramic material made from clay that might be described as 'vitreous china' when coated with enamel). This might be referred to as ceramic, porcelain or china sanitary ware and is often white.

−	However, baths are now made from a wide range of materials, including coated metals, cast iron, steel, acrylics, fibreglass and so on.	+	However, baths are now made from a wide range of materials, including coated metals, cast iron, steel, acrylics, fibreglass and so on. They can be produced in a variety of shapes and colours.

	There are several different types of installed or stand-alone baths. These can include:		There are several different types of installed or stand-alone baths. These can include:
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	* Steel baths.		* Steel baths.
	* Shower baths.		* Shower baths.
		+	* Sunken baths
	* Whirlpool baths.		* Whirlpool baths.
	* Walk-in or gated baths.		* Walk-in or gated baths.

Editor at 11:56, 24 August 2021

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	* Approved Document G.		* Approved Document G.
		+	* Fixtures in buildings.
	* Sanitary accommodation.		* Sanitary accommodation.
	* Sanitaryware.		* Sanitaryware.