Page 7 - Ultimate Kitchen & Bath Planning Guide
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1. DOORWAYS
At least 32 inches wide
2. WALKWAYS
At least 36 inches wide
3. SHOWER
Minimum interior dimensions are 34 x 34 inches (36 x 36 is better). Swinging shower doors must open into the bathroom, away from the shower’s interior.
4. TUB/SHOWER CONTROLS
In a shower/tub combination, mount the faucet 30‐34 inches above the bottom of the tub. Set shower controls at 48‐52 inches for ease of use while standing. Mount a showerhead 69‐72 inches from the  oor. Shower controls should be accessible from both inside and outside the shower.
5. VANITY HEIGHT
Standard height is 30‐32 inches. Raise it for tall users. In bathrooms with two vanities, one could be 30‐34 inches high and the other 34‐42 inches high.
6. SINK
Plan at least 15‐18 inches from its center to a side wall. If you install two sinks in the same counter, al‐ low 36 inches, center line to center line, between them. Allow at least 8 inches between the edge of a sink and the end of the counter for landing space.
7. BACKSPLASH
Allow 8 inches or more between the top of the sink and the bottom of a medicine cabinet or mirror to catch any splashes from the sink.
8. TOILET
Allow at least 16 inches from the center of the toilet to an obstruc‐ tion or  xture on either side. Toilet seats are usually 14 inches above the  oor. Toilet compartments should be at least 36 inches wide x 66 inches deep, with a swing‐out or pocket door.
9. TOWEL BAR
Provide at least 36 inches of towel bar space per person. Mount towel bars 26‐42 inches above the  oor.
KEEP YOUR BATHROOM SAFE
Follow these design guidelines from the NKBA to enhance accessibility and ensure safety for all users.
• Install slip-resistant  ooring in all areas of the bathroom.
• Ease entries into tub and shower areas. Eliminate steps leading into the shower, and include a tub surround with a platform so you can sit down while entering or exiting
the tub.
• Select shatterproof shower doors. If the shower door is hinged, install it so the door opens into the room instead of the shower.
• Install pressure-balanced and temperature-controlled valves to prevent scalding. Make sure  xtures are easily accessible from outside the tub and shower to prevent stretching
to reach the controls.
• Add grab bars throughout the bath — especially near the entrance of the tub — to prevent falls. New grab bars offer stylish looks and double as toilet paper holders, shower shelves, and towel racks.
• Add a bench inside the shower.
• Install an emergency shut-off for a whirlpool tub.
• Use ground-fault circuit interrupters on electrical outlets; these shut off when a hazard, such as moisture, is sensed.
• Use cabinet locks to prevent children from accessing household cleaners and medications.
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