discodave Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Hi im about to open a new shop and the company are asking me to install a disabled toilet, there are public toilets 20 metres away and i dont want people coming behind my counter, does anyone know the law in this area my shop is only 500 sq ft and i wont be employing disabled people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Surely this would be something covered under building regulations, give your town hall a call??? Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 I think you'll find that all new leases carry this proviso. Any landlord/council will be looking to 'update' any premisis when making internal and external modifications because they will always look beyond your tenancy/ownership. This is regardless of wether you will employ disabled staff or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 worth checking but my understanding is similar to keiths, if you mess around and want a new toilet you have to have a less abled one fitted (disabled) if it is a new build then yes it has to be a less abled toilet. what most do is turn it into a stock room........... ironic isnt it, a disabled toilet is the only one large enough to run around in.............................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 And to only one you can get all your kids in when you don't want to leave them outside during a day out! (although this always ends up with me & the lads, shouting at Carys to leave the door alone whilst huddled round the bowl, playing Pee sword fights ) Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 DON'T PULL THE RED CORD SON....YES THET ONE YOU JUST PULLED... LEG IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discodave Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 ok cheers everyone just phoned building control company and i can get away with an ambulent toilet which is a lot smaller than normal disabled toilet. ive got to write to the council and ask them and they have to be fair they are not allowed to just tell me i have got to have one as my space in the shop is limited, this applies to all their regulations i suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 I have had someone voice a complaint of distaste to this topic & in the interests of the forums reputation I have deleted the replies from this point on, since the topic has drawn to a conclusion at the last post prior to this. Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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