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Building code and good design practices are critical in the bathroom.
Next to the kitchen, it is important to pay attention to spacing and code issues in the bathroom.
Some parts of the bathroom building code and practices may seem trivial.
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New toilets often have these devices pre-installed.
Shower and Bathtub Code and Spacing Practices
Some communities require water-saving showerheads that limit flow.
Inexpensive inserts can be installed between the showerhead and the water pipe to limit the flow of water.
Most showerheads use 2.5 gallons of water per minute.
Look for water-saving showerheads with the EPA’s WaterSense badge that use no more than 2 gallons per minute.
Codes in Maine may not necessarily be the same as codes in Florida.
Not only that, but municipalities can add their twists to the code to adapt to local needs.
Bathroom codes in this guide can point you in a general direction.
Check with yourpermitting departmentto verify that thiscode informationis applicable to your home and situation.
Good bathroom design practices are not building code.
The NKBA has been a leading voice in the kitchen and bath design industry since 1963.
Residential Toilets.Environmental Protection Agency
Showerheads.Environmental Protection Agency
