Amendments to Approved Document T (toilets): letter
Published 3 November 2025
Applies to England
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To:
The Chief Executive:
Unitary, Metropolitan, District and London Borough Councils in England The Town Clerk, City of London The Clerk, Council of the Isles of Scilly The Sub-Treasurer, Inner Temple The Under Treasurer, Middle Temple
The Head of Building Control:
Unitary Metropolitan, District and London Borough Councils in England City of London Council of the Isles of Scilly Registered Building Control Approvers
cc: The Chief Executive:
County Councils in England National Park Authorities in England & Wales
The Chief Executive:
Combined Authorities and County Councils in England National Park Authorities in England
Chair:
National Fire Chiefs Council
3 November 2025
Dear Sir or Madam,
Notice of revision to Approved Document T, 2024 edition
I am writing to inform you of the revision of Approved Document T (Toilet accommodation), 2024 edition to correct minor errors.
Coming into force date
The revisions to the approved document come into force on 3 November 2025.
List of Amendments
Approved Document T: (Toilet accommodation), 2024 edition
Section 4: Type B – fully enclosed self-contained universal toilet
Amend Table 4.1 Type B- Fully enclosed self-contained universal toilet to include “Visual contrast between toilet pan seat and sanitary ware against which it is seen” in the Equipment provided.
Section 6: Type D – single-sex toilet cubicle (not self-contained)
Amend Table 6.1 Type D- single-sex toilet cubicle (not self-contained) to include “Visual contrast between toilet pan seat and sanitary ware against which it is seen” in the Equipment provided.
Scope of this Circular Letter
The guidance in this Circular Letter applies to buildings and building work in England.
Publications
Approved Document T (Toilet accommodation) has been updated and is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/toilet-accommodation-approved-document-t
Enquiries
Enquiries on this Circular Letter should be directed to buildingassurance@communities.gov.uk
You can alternatively submit your enquiry by post to:
Correspondence Unit
2 Marsham Street
London SW1P 4DF
Yours faithfully,
Keeran Jugdoyal
Deputy Director
New Build Standards and Performance Division