BATHROOM PLANNiNG GUiDELiNE 20 Toilet/Bidet Placement

Recommended

• The distance from the centerline of toilet and/or bidet to any bath fixture, wall, or other obsta­cle should be at least 18 inches(457 mm).

Code Requirement

• A minimum distance of 15 inches (381 mm) is required from the centerline of the toilet and/or bidet to any bath fixture, wall, or other obstacle.

(IRC R307.1, IRC P2705.1)

Access Standard

Recommended

• Consider user height and ability when determining toilet height.

ICC A117.1-2009 Reference

• The toilet should be centered 16 inches to 18 inches (406 mm to 457 mm) from a side wall.

• (1003.11.2.4)

• The toilet seat should be between 15 inches and 19 inches (381 mm and 483 mm) from the floor.

• (1003.11.2.4.5)

Updated: October 15, 2015 — 5:37 am