oxsheff   10 #1 Posted September 5, 2011 I'm thinking of opening up the downstairs so it'll be open planned. This will mean that a toilet door will be opening up into the kitchen. I've been told by a friend that you need 2 doors between a toilet and a kitchen. Is that true in a domestic setting if the toilet is for occassional use? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Gordonb   11 #2 Posted September 5, 2011 It was certainly the case some years ago when we lived in a converted flat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
shefftradei   10 #3 Posted September 5, 2011 you would want two doors for this situation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bilge   34 #4 Posted September 5, 2011 No, you don't need 2 doors any more (it used to be the case but was changed/clarified a few years ago). There must be a basin in the WC though.  But it's rarely an ideal arrangement, so I'd have a good think about it before doing the work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Kaye2812 Â Â 10 #5 Posted September 6, 2011 A friend of mine has just had building regs plans drawn up for an extension which included a downstairs toilet in the kitchen / dining room. On the plans there is only one door, so I don't think you need 2. Â Hope this helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
stressconsul   10 #6 Posted September 6, 2011 The two doors used to be the case I think but regulations changed for residential buildings. Two doors are necessary in commercial premises I think. I have the one door arrangement in my home, but it is not ideal and I try to discourage the family from pooping in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
attollo   10 #7 Posted September 6, 2011 with many years of Building Control experience, I can confirm that you only need one door separating the two. However, if opening up your ground floor to the first floor, you need to take into account means of escape from the first floor in the event of a fire. This will require building regs. If you wish to discuss further or need plans for building regulation submission, you can email me at attollo@sky.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
oxsheff   10 #8 Posted September 6, 2011 Thank you for all your responses. That's really helpful. I'm only opening up to a kitchen diner but there will be a door leading into the hall separating it from the stairs etc. so hopefully no need for a firedoor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
attollo   10 #9 Posted September 6, 2011 This should be fine then if you are not opening the ground floor to the first floor.  Lee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
denlin   12 #10 Posted September 6, 2011 I'm thinking of opening up the downstairs so it'll be open planned. This will mean that a toilet door will be opening up into the kitchen. I've been told by a friend that you need 2 doors between a toilet and a kitchen. Is that true in a domestic setting if the toilet is for occassional use? Thanks  When we had house modernised by council we had to have small porch built into kitchen as we were not allowed to have toilet opening directly into kitchen. Prior to that toilet was outside, but this was a long time ago. 1976 to be exact - not bsure what applies now because bathroom has now been moved upstairs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Cazzerb65 Â Â 10 #11 Posted October 17, 2013 The two doors used to be the case I think but regulations changed for residential buildings. Two doors are necessary in commercial premises I think. I have the one door arrangement in my home, but it is not ideal and I try to discourage the family from pooping in it. Â So what about in an office building? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mrs patching   10 #12 Posted October 22, 2013 Does there have to be a wash basin in council toilets ?. I have a downstairs loo with no hand washing facilities . Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...