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6.22 Dwellings

Entrance and thresholds

The external door should have a clear opening width of at least 800 mm (775mm Part M minimum).

It is recommended that all entrances be covered, illuminated and have accessible level access over the threshold level (where unavoidable, Part M allows a maximum of 15mm upstand). There are a number of suggested solutions incorporated in the guidance documents on accessible thresholds, published by The Stationery Office. It should be noted that a covered entrance could also contribute to weather-proofing.

Section through entrance

Diagram showing a person with a pushchair approaching an entrance to a dwelling. An area is indicted with dotted lines of a level landing minimum 1200mm by 1200mm. The path slopes away from the entrance with a maximum fall of 1 in 12.

Approach, Plan of car parking and path to dwelling, Plan and elevation showing ground sloping away from house towards the highway, Plan and elevation showing ground sloping up from house towards the highway, Internal circulation and layout - Horizontal circulation, Plan of corridor and door layout, Steps and stairs, Internal layout, Switches, sockets and controls, Communal stairs and lifts in blocks of flats, Entrance level toilets - design criteria, Plan showing side entrance layout for toilet, Plan showing front entrance layout for toilet with shower

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