Knowledge hub

Washroom Guides

Total Cubicle Solutions (Total Cubicles) publishes practical guidance for UK commercial washroom projects. The guides cover regulations, accessibility, cubicle materials and IPS panels.

They are written for contractors, specifiers, facilities managers and school buyers. Use them to check key decisions before requesting a quotation.

What this hub covers

  • Toilet accommodation guidance for England
  • Accessible toilet requirements
  • Cubicle material comparisons
  • IPS panels and service access
  • Workplace toilet numbers
  • School washroom requirements

These guides support buyers comparing our toilet cubicles ranges, from material choice through to accessibility and school washroom requirements.

Choose a guide by task

Start with the decision you need to make. Each route links to focused guidance and relevant product information.

Featured Washroom Guides

Approved Document T Explained

Toilet accommodation guidance for buildings other than dwellings in England.
Approved Document M

Accessible toilet requirements and how they affect washroom design.
Standard toilet cubicle sizes (UK)

Standard, ambulant and accessible cubicle dimensions, heights, gaps and door widths.
SGL vs HPL vs MFC

Compare toilet cubicle materials by durability, moisture resistance and use case.
What Are IPS Panels?

Explain IPS access panels, maintenance access and finish coordination.
How Many Toilets Does a Workplace Need?

HSE minimum numbers and common planning mistakes.
School Toilet Requirements in England

Separate school-specific guidance and design considerations.

Need help choosing a cubicle or IPS system?

Talk to Total Cubicles about layouts, materials, accessibility, school washrooms and panel systems.

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Reviewed by the Total Cubicles Technical Team on 6 August 2026.

Manufactured in Liverpool since 2000 · GPG Sales Limited · Company no. 04099656 · Supplying commercial washrooms across the UK

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