Toilets

Question 1

For common areas (potential residents) what is the requirement for the toilet paper rolls?
This is covered by ADA.

Answer 1

The roll must be centered 7” to 9” off the nose of the toilet. And 19” off the finished floor.

Question 2

Toilets in the common area intended for resident use only (pool area, gym, etc) must have what requirement for the toilet paper?
Covered by FHA

Answer 2

The roll must fall between 24” and 36” off the back wall and be at least 19” above finished floor.

Question 3

Toilet stalls need to meet what size requirements?

Answer 3

They need to meet the following.
Depth:
- 59” for floor mounted toilets
- 56” for wall mounted toilets
*add 6” to these if there is no toe space under the nose of the bowl.
Width:
- 60” if toe space is provided on bottom of stall wall.
- 66” if stall wall goes down to floor

Question 4

When checking to see if a doors swing will impact the clear floor space of a common area bathroom sink, what dimension do you need off the sink’s countertop edge?

Answer 4

31”