Toilet space measurements

Toilet clearances refer to the minimum space required around a toilet to ensure comfortable and unobstructed use. Proper clearances prioritize user comfort, safety, and accessibility, particularly for individuals with mobility challenges. Adequate space reduces the risk of injury and helps cleaning. Minimum clearances between the face of the toilet fixture and the wall or nearest obstruction element are at least 24” (61 cm) but are recommended to be 36” (91 cm). Accessories such as toilet…

Standards and Measurements: Bathroom and Toilet By Igor Grushko, Editor: Kateryna Suzina Sometimes we forget the most obvious dimension standards when it comes ...

If you’re renovating your home and are building a new bathroom, it’s important to know how much room you’ll need for each fixture. Placement of the sinks, toilet, and shower is crucial to the use and the flow of the room, but ensuring that you have the right amount of space between these items is […]

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This is just a quick reminder diagram to show minimum building code requirements. A toilet requires at least 15inches of space from the center of the bowl to the nearest wall (or permanent structure/object such as a vanity or tub). If the toilet is in an alcove then the space must be at least 30 inches with the toilet centered. It must have at least 21 inches from the front of the bowl to the nearest wall or object, but 30 inches is recommended for comfort.