Toilet rooms: fixture and transfer clearances

Chapter 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities Toilet Rooms The required size of compartments provides the minimum space needed to enter, approach and transfer to water closets, and exit. As with water closets generally, the only elements that can overlap the minimum compartment/water closet clearance are: the water closet, associated grab bars, dispensers, coat hooks, shelves, and sanitary napkin disposal units. Other elements and fixtures, including baby changing tables in the stowed position, cannot overlap this clearance. If an additional plumbing fixture, such as a lavatory, is provided in a compartment, the compartment must meet the requirements for single-user toilet rooms in §603. Toilet compartments are typically enclosed by partitions. Full-height partitions and door assemblies are not prohibited but will require a larger compartment because toe clearance below partitions is not available. Recommendations: The dimensions specified represent the minimum necessary for access. Providing additional space within compartments will enhance usability. Compartment with Toe Clearance Below Partitions 56” min 6” wall-mounted water closet min 59” min floor-mounted water closet 9” min 60” min Compartment without Toe Clearance Below Partitions No toe clearance at front partition: greater than 62” wall-mounted water closet greater than 65” floor-mounted water closet No toe clearance at side partition: greater than 66” 27