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What is the minimum ceiling height in a shower?
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
The minimum ceiling height over a shower is 6-feet 8-inches, with a minimum floor area of 30-inches by 30-inches, per International Residential Code (IRC R305.1).
For the minimum ceiling heights for other areas, click: Basements Bathrooms Bathtubs Bedrooms Hallways Garages Kitchens Laundry Rooms Tiny Houses Toilet Rooms
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Here’s links to some of our other blog posts about BATHROOMS:
• Honey, who shrunk the toilet?
• Why is it a problem when a trap under a bathroom sink is installed backwards?
• What are the code requirements for layout of drain piping under bathroom sinks?
• Why is there sand in the bottom of my toilet tank?
• How do you test a shower pan for leaks?
• What is a "fixture unit" for plumbing?
• Are drop-in toilet bowl cleaner tablets safe?
• Why is there mold inside my toilet tank?
• What are the pros and cons of a wall-mounted toilet?
• Is a hot water faucet handle required to be on the left?
• What is an escutcheon plate?
• Why is the European-style bottle trap not approved by the plumbing codes in the U.S.?
• What are the minimum clearances around a toilet?
• Can I make a trap under the sink from straight pipe and 90º elbows?
• Why is there a flexible accordion pipe under the bathroom sink?
• What is that big thing in the toilet tank?
• Why is my bathroom vent fan not exhausting enough air?
• What is an "S-Trap" under my sink? Why is it a problem?
• Is a furnace allowed in a bedroom, bathroom, or an adjoining closet?How do you test a shower pan for leaks?
• Does a half bathroom (no shower or tub) require an exhaust fan?
• Is a shower pan leak test a required part of a home inspection?
• Can I install a commercial (wall-mounted flushometer) toilet in my home?
• What are the ventilation requirements for bathrooms and kitchens in mobile homes?
• Can a bathroom exhaust fan dump air (discharge/terminate) in the attic?
• What are the requirements for bathroom ventilation?
• How can I check to see if my bathroom exhaust fan is actually working and moving air?
• My bathroom is stinky and humid even though it has an exhaust fan. What can I do to fix it?
• Why is there a GFCI breaker in the electric panel for the bathroom shower light and exhaust fan?
• Why is there no bathroom electric receptacle in this old house?
• Can you install a gas water heater in a bathroom?
• What is the minimum size of a shower?
• Does a bathroom exhaust fan need to be GFCI protected by code?
• Does a shower light need to be GFCI protected by code?
• How much space is necessary for a toilet between a vanity and shower?
• Does a home inspector check bathroom exhaust fans?
• What is the code minimum clearance in front of a toilet?
Visit our BATHROOMS page for other related blog posts on this subject, or go to the INDEX for a complete listing of all our articles.
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