Must you have a hand basin in the same room as a toilet?

[Mrs Tara Plumbi]

I know I would want one but are there any rules/ building regs that require this?

 

[Sparkgap]

I know I would want one but are there any rules/ building regs that require this?

Depends on space. Disabled toilets have to have them within reach of the WC. I have had several toilets where due to space restrictions the basin is in an adjoining room, usually where you need two doors and a lobby to separate from food prep space and there's not enough room to have the doors/lobby and fit the basin in the toilet, we put it in the lobby.

 

[peterwhayward]

I know I would want one but are there any rules/ building regs that require this?

I do think it is a requirement. If ever you are short on space (very short) you can fit a pan and cistern with the basin actually incorporated in to the top of the cistern. Cold supply only though.

 

[Ermintrude]

Don't need two doors any more. Supposed to have sink within next room. Get one of those cisterns with dink in lid

 

[Plumbstar Tom]

Nandos would be in trouble if it is a requirement

 

[Mrs Tara Plumbi]

Thanks everyone.

I know it is common practise but is there a written rule anywhere that says it must be in the next room if not in the actual cloakroom?

 

[Mrs Tara Plumbi]

Don't need two doors any more. Supposed to have sink within next room. Get one of those cisterns with dink in lid

They are horrid IMHO, but what do I care, it's not for my house.

 

[Ermintrude]

They are awful. We have a super slim sink in ours. 150 deep I think. Can almost wash your fingernails in it.

 

[Clint 1979]

Hmmmmm tricky......found this in a local bar, could be interesting on a busy night!

 

[peterwhayward]

Yuk..........don't drop the soap.