You can easily get two nice sinks in a more public area, and then have a pocket door into a toilet and bath/shower room. With this plan, you commit to the idea of one plumbing wall, but then extend the bathroom (and hopefully widen it) a bit. I won’t hate on you for going down this road, I promise. I’ll be honest, I don’t love it, but I understand the value, and it can sometimes be a good solution. The other tweak to this one is the “banjo” top which has a smaller countertop extension above the toilet. And - wow - I just typed the phrase “bathroom powerhouse” - I’m checking off life milestones left and right today. Still, it is a classic and always a bathroom powerhouse. However, that efficiency comes with the downside that the room isn’t all that special, and it has limited counter space. There’s an efficiency in plumbing cost, as all the plumbing is on one wall. This is an efficient bathroom, and, it just plain works. These bathroom floor plans are simple, efficient, and basically get the job done with no extra fanfare. ![]() Lesson 1: Start with the Basics – Standard, and “The Banjo” Alternate It is around 40 square feet (5’ x 8’) and here are the typical rules of thumb for how it works. This is the good old “three-in-a-row” bathroom we’ve all seen. (If you'd like to learn more about either of these, let us know, we’d be happy to elaborate in a new post!) Rules of Thumb for Bathroom Design Lesson 1: Start with the Basics Also, bathrooms in multifamily buildings (like apartments) are a whole different ballgame due to accessibility rules. Bathrooms with just a toilet and a sink, known as powder rooms, are a different animal altogether, and not covered in this post. We’ll look at bathrooms with a shower (¾ bath), or bathrooms with a tub (full bath), or even combinations of both. Side Note: This post covers the basics for single-family residential bathroom design. So, in the selfless interest of trying to make the bathrooms of America a little better, read on for some standard rules of bathroom design. When planning a bathroom (either when building new or remodeling) there are plenty of rules of thumb to follow for bathroom layout. Weird-shaped rooms angled tubs, toilets, showers and generally, spaces that are just plain awkward - these all seem to be hallmarks of poorly-designed bathrooms. (306.3.I’ve been in enough homes over the years to observe that designing and laying out a bathroom is apparently a tough nut to crack for a lot of American production builders. If it is less then 27" (685 mm), then it does not comply with knee clearance. If it is more then 27" (685 mm), then it is a protruding object. In order for them to comply with the protruding object requirements and knee and toe clearance, then the bottom underside of the surface must be exactly at 27" (685 mm) when the table is fully open. (902.3 Height)īaby changing stations must comply with the protruding object requirements when the table is fully open or closed. The height of work surfaces must be between 28" (710 mm) minimum and 34" (865 mm) maximum. Knee andand toe clearance must be provided under a work surface in the open position. (902.1 Advisory)Ī clear floor space with a forward approach is required at work surfaces. TDLR put out Technical Memorandum 2013-15 that clarifies the requirements for baby changing stations.īaby changing stations is classified as a work surface. ![]() You can download the TAS in PDF form.īaby changing stations are not required in toilet rooms but if you have one then it must comply. Not all code requirements or exceptions are discussed here, so make sure you read and understand the sections in the 2012 Texas Accessible Standards (TAS). There are many layouts of this type but we will explore one very simple design and the code requirements for each aspect. This article will study each element of a toilet room and the requirements for what it takes to create one that is compliant.Ī toilet room usually consists of obviously a toilet, lavatory and all of the accessories, such as grab bars and dispensers. Possibly because they did not get a permit or the construction cost of the remodel was not over $50,000, which is the maximum for not having to register a project with TDLR for a plan review and inspection. I find that they are usually compliant but I surprisingly still find ones that are not. If you happen to walk in while I am looking around, then I'm the weirdo taking pictures. I look at the manufacturers of the fixtures and accessories, the type of finishes they used and if it is compliant with ADA. I don't know about you, but when I eat at restaurants or visit buildings I enjoy having a look at their toilet rooms.
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