Toilet clearances are an important consideration when planning a bathroom remodel or a new bathroom.
Minimum floor space for toilet.
Building code may require at least a 30 inch by 30 inch area of clear space in front of the bowl as measured from the center of the bowl.
Eighteen inches would be preferred.
In a tiny bathroom such as a half bathroom or powder room space is at a premium.
What is the minimum amount of space needed for a toilet.
Building code only requires 21 of floor space in front of the toilet or sink but that feels quite cramped so the nkba recommendation is 30.
These include not only the distances.
902 2 clear floor or ground space knee andand toe clearance must be provided under a work surface in the open position.
In this case make sure that the center line of the toilet is at least 15 inches from the nearest wall or sink.
Toilet minimum space.
Also be sure to keep 18 inches between the toilet and the walls and allow 14 inches between the toilet and the cabinets.
At least 24 is required in front of the shower entry.
Minimum toilet side clearance.
At least 21 is required between the toilet bidet and sink and any opposite wall or other fixture.
902 2 clear floor or ground space the height of work surfaces must be between 28 710 mm minimum and 34 865 mm maximum.
So it may only be possible to provide for the bare minimum clearances.