downstairs toilet

[breezein]

is it law that you have to have a wash basin in a downstairs toilet

[Ethel]

Yes - you have to have a washbasin in every toilet room.

[tubeway]

Although I work in peoples homes and see lots of downstairs toilets without sinks

[theonlyone]

Think all new builds have one by law , my friends doesn't so you have to use the kitchen sink , so not that hygienic .

[Ethel]

Part G1 of the Building Regs state that adequate washbasins will be provided in any room where there is a toilet; or in a room or space adjacent to the toilet.

But any such room or space must be separated from any area used for food preparation. G1(2)

[buildersmate]

But Building Regs aren't retrospective, so its not an issue not having it. Applies to new builds. But anyone with sense would retrofit one.

[Ethel]

It applies to new installations in old properties though - if you want to put a downstairs loo where there wasn't one previously, you will need to adhere to the building regs.