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Most toilets are between 14 and 16 inches from the ground. There is also another height specification available, which is called handicap compliant height. This height is mandatory for medical handicap toilets supply. The height of this toilet can vary between 16 ½ inches and 18 inches.
ANSI 117.1a 2003, which is determined to be "SAFE HARBOR" for accessible design, requires that an accessible toilet be 17" to 19" in height.
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When measuring handicap toilet height does it include the seat?
Yes, you would that is part of the toilet.
What are toilet seat height standards in the US?
The height of a standard toilet seat is 14" from a furnished floor.
What is the average height of a toilet?
That depends on who is to use the toilet. children's toilet seats (in schools for example) are much lower than in an apartment and old peoples homes have even higher seats. The Swedish standard toilet height (to the rim not including any seat) is 420 mm.
Standard height for toilet?
There is no standard size. But you should review your local building codes to make sure all clearances are met. Where I am from the center of the toilet must be 15 inches from the wall. This means the narrowest room allowed would be 30 inches wide. Again there must be a specific distance from the front of the bowl to the wall. This number is different depending on where you build. I wouldn't sugest the minimum unless you are tight on space. My advice would be to try out some public bathroom stalls until you find one that's just right. Then measure it.
What is universal toilet height?
There are a variety of terms that relate to toilet bowl height. It is never measured with the seat on. More and more consumers are preferring an elevated bowl height rather than the "standard" bowl height of 14". Previously, these toilets were manufactured for the disabled, and as such, have the designation "ADA". When you see a toilet marked ADA, you know the seat is between 17-19" high.Some manufacturers want to avoid the "disabled" label, so they use various terms: "right" height, "chair height", "tall" height and "universal height". ALL of these terms are interchangeable, meaning the seat is 16" or higher.
When measuring handicap toilet height does it include the seat?
Yes, you would that is part of the toilet.
What is the standard toilet height?
The standard toilet height is the same standard height of a chair which is between 16 to 17 inches. You can order toilets that are higher off the ground than that for older people who have a hard time getting up off the toilet.
What are toilet seat height standards in the US?
The height of a standard toilet seat is 14" from a furnished floor.
Standard toilet height?
About 30cm tall
What is the proper height for sanitary fixtures?
Toilet bowls differ in height depending on the users in the household. Fourteen and one half inches is popular in houses with children up to 17 inches in households that have a person with a handicap in rising from the toilet
What is the average height of a toilet?
That depends on who is to use the toilet. children's toilet seats (in schools for example) are much lower than in an apartment and old peoples homes have even higher seats. The Swedish standard toilet height (to the rim not including any seat) is 420 mm.
What are classification of toilet?
Home, commercial or handicap.
Standard size of toilet?
Standard height is 15" but you can get comfort height or ADA models which are 17" high. The standard toilet rough in dimension is 12", which means the outlet of the toilet at the floor is 12" from the unfinished wall, but they do make 10" and 14" rough in models. The width really depends on the type of toilet you get but remember International Plumbing Code requires 15" from the center of the toilet to the nearest wall. Hope that helps.
Standard height for toilet?
There is no standard size. But you should review your local building codes to make sure all clearances are met. Where I am from the center of the toilet must be 15 inches from the wall. This means the narrowest room allowed would be 30 inches wide. Again there must be a specific distance from the front of the bowl to the wall. This number is different depending on where you build. I wouldn't sugest the minimum unless you are tight on space. My advice would be to try out some public bathroom stalls until you find one that's just right. Then measure it.
Why is the standard toilet seat always lower in height than the standard dining room seat?
Because the lower height creates a better angle to facilitate defecation in a clean manner.
What is the standard height of toilet tank flush lever from the floor?
They are usually about 24-26 inches high
Handicap wash-hand basin standard height?
Check ADA guidelines or ANSI 117..... See this link: http://www.ada.gov/adastd94.pdf
