Sarkyn Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Hi!I'm just laying out the upper two floors of our Barn conversion, for the builder to start in a couple of weeks.I'd like to know if there are any laws or regulations in France about how many doors there have to be between the living space (including kitchen) and a toilet.In the UK, I believe the regs state that there must be two doors between any toilet and any kitchen. I was wondering if there was a similar ruling in France.Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Trollope Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 That is an old Uk law, that doesn't apply any more. In France (like the UK), you must have (a minimum of) 1 door between a loo and a kitchen or none between a loo and a living area.If you wanna do a poo in the middle of your salon, it is fine with me (and the DTUs)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Guerriere Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 It's a strange world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 But a fragrant one [:D][:D][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Yep, but no need to pause live TV [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarkyn Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 [quote user="Nick Trollope"]That is an old Uk law, that doesn't apply any more. In France (like the UK), you must have (a minimum of) 1 door between a loo and a kitchen or none between a loo and a living area.If you wanna do a poo in the middle of your salon, it is fine with me (and the DTUs)...[/quote]Thank you for the information :-)I've now got a few extra options to consider in the layout, and I appreciate it.*wonders whether he can do without couches and just install loos facing the tv* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Technically the door may be handy for mounting the loo roll holder on however with French water pressure as it is all you really need is a mains pressure flush and a good bum to pan seal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 THAT long on the loo? You'll get a prolapse[blink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyps Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 To be serious again for a moment, can someone just clarify that as long as there is one door between the kitchen and the loo it is OK - I am putting a bathroom at the top of some stairs which are open in the kitchen at the bottom. Is this OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Guerriere Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Yes. As Nick says, the concept of having to have a lobby between loo and kitchen was an old UK rule that has now disappeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Yes it is OK. Seen both showhomes and self build plans with this layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyps Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Thanks for the replies, that is reassuring as I don't want an extra door. I guess it seemed unlikely given the French propensity to have a single door between restaurant dining area and the loo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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