Handicap Bathroom Size

Handicap bathroom floor plan.

Handicap bathroom size.

For your information this type of bathroom requires a minimum floor size of 30 inches 48 inches. For a wheelchair to make a 180 degree turn within the bathroom there needs to be a circular clear floor space that s at least 60 inches in diameter. The lavatory must not be installed at heights greater than 34. The door into the bathroom and other doors in the house should be a minimum of 34 inches wide and should have levers instead of door knobs.

In smaller bathrooms this turning space can be t shaped with aisles of at least 36 inches wide so a wheelchair can make a 3 point turn. The required minimum floor space for a handicapped accessible bathroom is 30 inches by 48 inches. The americans with disabilities act requires a 5 foot turning radius for a wheelchair. But if space is tight remodelers may be able to make do with less.

An accessible lavatory at least one in each bathroom must extend at least 17 inches from the back wall and have a clearance of at least 29 inches from the bottom of the sink apron to the finished floor. If you prefer using soap dispenser make sure that the push buttons also the pistons can be operated with just one hand. Handicap bathroom dimensions ideal height of soap dishes are between 965mm and 1220mm over our bathroom floor. You can mount your soap dishes between bathtub rim and grab bar.