Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Toilet Spacing
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racerX
12-05-02, 08:55 AM
I am currently installing a new bathroom in my basement. (Sink, Toilet, 32X32 shower).
My toilet is 3 inches off the back wall. I have 32 inches in front of the toilet & 20 inches on each side of the toilet.
Right as I was connecting the toilet to the water system, I stepped back and noticed a couple of things.
1. A 1/2 inch of the front of my toliet is 14.5 inches away from a 2X4 that is supporting my shower wall. So, 99.9% of my toliet meets code, except for .5 inches of the front of the toilet lip, which is 1/2 short of code for a side wall clearance. (I believe I must have 15 inches of clearance on both sides of my toilet to meet code). To move the toliet 1/2 inch would require a alot of work: concrete saw, drain changes...etc. Any thoughts or should I just leave it and continue on with my project. Am I worring too much?
2. Is there any codes on how far the toilet tank can be from the back wall? I haven't been able to find any guidelines.
My toilet is 3 inches off the back wall. I have 32 inches in front of the toilet & 20 inches on each side of the toilet.
Right as I was connecting the toilet to the water system, I stepped back and noticed a couple of things.
1. A 1/2 inch of the front of my toliet is 14.5 inches away from a 2X4 that is supporting my shower wall. So, 99.9% of my toliet meets code, except for .5 inches of the front of the toilet lip, which is 1/2 short of code for a side wall clearance. (I believe I must have 15 inches of clearance on both sides of my toilet to meet code). To move the toliet 1/2 inch would require a alot of work: concrete saw, drain changes...etc. Any thoughts or should I just leave it and continue on with my project. Am I worring too much?
2. Is there any codes on how far the toilet tank can be from the back wall? I haven't been able to find any guidelines.
trinitro
12-05-02, 09:22 AM
Why would you believe that you need 15" of space on the sides of the toilet? I know you need 24" in front of it, but te sides are a few inches if I remember right. Probably the plumbing forum will help more with this.
racerX
12-05-02, 09:33 AM
Do it yourself books indicate that toilet side walls need to be a minimum of 15 inches from the center of the toilet. However, some say it is 15 inches from the center drain, and other state it can be 15 inches from the center of the toliet.
twelvepole
12-05-02, 06:05 PM
Bathroom fixtures vary in size. Since distances between fixtures and walls affect comfort, ease of maintenance, and in some cases local plumbing codes, carefully consider placement and location of fixtures.
In most installations, the toilet tank will be 1 inch from the wall (Fig. 3). How far the entire unit will project from the wall varies according to the type of toilet. Some units are more elongated than others, so remember this if space is a problem. The suggested minimum distance between the fixture and the side wall, or to another fixture, is 15 inches on each side measuring from the center of the bowl. There should be no less than 18 inches between the front edge of the toilet and the facing wall (to allow for knee room). For maximum convenience, toilet paper should be mounted 6 inches in front of the toilet seat with the roller 26 inches above the floor.
A building or plumbing inspector, contractor, or architect can advise you as to the local codes involved in your plans.
http://www.84lumber.com/How_To/Kitchens_Baths/CHP119_Installing_Toilets/index.asp
Installing Toilets. 84 Lumber. Retrieved 05 December 2002.
In most installations, the toilet tank will be 1 inch from the wall (Fig. 3). How far the entire unit will project from the wall varies according to the type of toilet. Some units are more elongated than others, so remember this if space is a problem. The suggested minimum distance between the fixture and the side wall, or to another fixture, is 15 inches on each side measuring from the center of the bowl. There should be no less than 18 inches between the front edge of the toilet and the facing wall (to allow for knee room). For maximum convenience, toilet paper should be mounted 6 inches in front of the toilet seat with the roller 26 inches above the floor.
A building or plumbing inspector, contractor, or architect can advise you as to the local codes involved in your plans.
http://www.84lumber.com/How_To/Kitchens_Baths/CHP119_Installing_Toilets/index.asp
Installing Toilets. 84 Lumber. Retrieved 05 December 2002.