Bathroom Fixtures

When planning a bathroom, accessibility over time is the key to a successful design.  The accesses to all bathroom fixtures, for example, should be as reachable as those in a kitchen, and recommended clearances will vary depending on the shape of the room.  In fact, plumbing a bathroom can be very complicated given the usual space constraints.

For example the door leading into the bathroom should swing freely and be at least 36 inches from the nearest opposing wall. The toilet or bidet area should have at least a 30” span, or 15 inches” allowed from the centerline to either a sink or wall on either side. In fact the 15 inch rule applies to the sink and the bath tub.

Cadet 3 FloWise Right Height EL Toilet You may not think that there are too many differences in toilets. But in fact there are toilets that are high and some sit low. The Cadet 3 FloWise Right Height EL (Elongated Height) Toilet is exactly what it says the right height. This Toilet is from one of the leaders in the bathroom fixture industry, American Standard. This style of toilet is actually considered a high efficiency toilet with very low water consumption. Cadet Bidet from American Standard The Cadet Bidet from American Standard is a beautiful bidet made from Vitreous China. This bidet measures in at 25-3/4 x 15 x 14-1/. It is compact and will fit in most bathrooms. The Cadet Bidet has a vertical spray which offers more accuracy when cleaning. The Cadet Bidet comes in  warm colors, White, Bone, Linen, Silver, [...] Heritage Bidet from American Standard The Heritage Bidet is a vertical spray bidet.  This style of bidet is compact , sure enough to fit in most bathrooms. The vertical spray will offer a more accurate cleaning as well as a great way to soothe other health conditions. The Heritage Bidet is made from China and comes in three warm colors. The Hertitage [...] Revival Bidet from Kohler The Revival Bidet is a classic style , giving off a 1930’s feel. This bidet is made from china and has a classic elegant look. This style of bidet comes with a horizontal rim spray for a total cleaning experience. Not only great for personal hygiene but for health conditions as well. There are a few different [...]

And if the toilet or bidet is directly opposite a sink, 24 inches is the standard. All drain and vent pipes must conform to a standard as well. The floor drain for a toilet must be no less than 4 inches in diameter, and for a sink or shower must have no less than a 2 inch drain.  The water supply line fixtures should be sized at least ¾ inch, and the sink no less than ½ inch.

On a sink where the hot and cold water comes in, the shutoff valves should be at least 19” above the floor and 8-10 inches apart. For the toilet, the water inlet fixture should be 8” above the floor to allow clearance between the supply hose and the bottom of the tank. The bathtub water supply lines should be 28 inches from the floor and the shower head arm fixture 76 inches from the floor and 6 inches from the top edge of the shower basin. Finally, venting all the drains is extremely important. A 2-inch vent pipe is standard for a toilet or a bidet, a shower and a small sink, but they should all lead in to a 4-inch main stack that goes out the roof.

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