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Building Regulations
04 July 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the issue of gender-neutral toilets and proposes changes to building regulations to improve toilet provision for women, older people, disabled individuals, and others with specific needs.
Action Requested
The Government is launching a technical consultation on formal changes to the building regulations and approved guidance in Autumn 2022. The proposed approach includes amending regulations to ensure separate toilets for men and women are provided above a certain number of cubicles, encouraging unisex toilets where space allows, and ensuring privacy in these facilities.
Key Facts
- Government published a review on toilet provision for men and women in October 2020.
- The Government is considering changes to building regulations to ensure separate male and female toilets are provided above a certain number of cubicles.
- Research is being commissioned by the Department on the design of toilet facilities.
- A technical consultation will be launched in Autumn 2022 informed by the call for evidence responses.
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