Doc M Shower Packs: Everything You Need to Know

Why Accessible Showers Are Necessary

Whether it's an accessible hotel suite, showers for a spa or gym, or end-of-trip facilities in the workplace, every public building offering shower facilities to non-disabled people must also provide an accessible option. At Fitzroy of London, we support our customers in providing compliant, well-designed, accessible showering facilities across various settings. Our selection of convenient Doc M shower packs and individual products makes this process straightforward.

Typical Doc M Shower Room Layout

A Doc M shower pack is designed for use by wheelchair users, ambulant disabled, infirm, and walking-impaired individuals. These packs include all items needed to create a compliant showering space. Specific contents may vary, but each pack typically contains:

• 1 x Shower seat
• 1 x Concealed or Exposed TMV3 Doc M shower valve
• 1 x Concealed or Exposed Doc M shower diverter
• 1 x Shower head and hose
• 1 x Anti-vandal overhead shower head
• 3 x 600mm stainless steel grab rails with concealed fixings
• 1 x 450mm stainless steel grab rail with concealed fixings
• 1 x 900mm stainless steel grab rail with concealed fixings (used as a riser bar)
• 2 x 800mm stainless steel hinged support rails
• 1 x 1200mm x 1200mm stainless steel shower curtain rail
• 2 x Weighted shower curtains
• 1 x Sliding shower head bracket
• 2 x Single robe hooks

Typical Doc M Shower room layout

Concealed vs. Exposed Valve Showers

Fitzroy of London's Doc M shower packs are supplied with either a concealed or an exposed shower valve. Understanding the differences is key to selecting the right pack for your project.

 A Concealed Valve Shower vs, an Exposed Valve Shower

Concealed Valve Showers

A concealed valve pack is designed for in-wall installation, where the shower valve is hidden behind the wall, and only the controls are visible. The fixed, anti-vandal shower head's pipework is also concealed.

"Concealed valve packs offer a streamlined look, hiding the plumbing behind the wall."

Exposed Valve Showers

An exposed valve pack is designed for solid walls without ducting. The valve and controls are visible, with a fixed pipe carrying the water supply to the anti-vandal shower head.

Both systems can be installed with or without the fixed anti-vandal head, using nuts to block off appropriate feed points. The adjustable shower head can be hand-held or wall-mounted.

An anti vandal shower head, designed for optimal safety and tamper-resistance

TMV3 Shower Valve

All shower equipment from Fitzroy of London includes a built-in thermostatic mixing valve (TMV) to prevent scalds. Our TMV3 valves are preset to a maximum of 41°C to comply with Water Supply Regulations, ensuring safety and compliance.

Installing a Shower Seat

Disabled shower cubicles must include a shower seat to comply with Approved Document M. 

NYMAS Group SB-085 Doc M Shower Seat

SB-085 Doc M Shower Seat

Here are key considerations:

• Projection: The seat must project 650mm from the wall to allow wheelchair users to transfer easily. The Fitzroy of London shower seats have an extended mounting bracket that ensures the seat projection achieves the required 650mm.  However, some of our seats don’t have this bracket, and if mounted directly on the wall, these won’t strictly comply with Doc M. In these cases, the installer must install a wall ‘packer’ of a similar width to the seat, at a depth that makes up the difference to the required 650mm. 

In the example below (Pack code 321104) a 242mm packer box is required:

• Height: The recommended height from floor to the top of the seat is 480mm.
• Safety: Seat pad colours are matched to grab rail colours to optimise accessibility for those with impaired vision.

Rail Only Shower Packs

Already have shower fixings. Fitzroy of London's Rail Only Doc M Shower Packs include a shower seat, grab rails, hinged support rails, curtain rail, curtains, robe hooks, and shower head bracket. These packs are ideal for projects sourcing plumbing hardware externally or retaining existing shower hardware.

For further details about any of our Doc M Shower Packs, including help with selecting the correct pack for your project or venue, get in touch with Fitzroy of London. Explore our range of products and services to create exquisite bathrooms and washrooms for all.