How close can a toilet be mounted to a side wall or shower screen?

Answer 1

The 2003 International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 15" clearance from the center of the water closet (toilet) to the nearest side wall or other fixture and 21" clearance from the front of the bowl to the closest wall or fixture.

Answer 2

residential you can go from center of toilet to wall is 16" min

commercial is from center to toilet to wall is 18" min

If you are plumbing in a residential building and are a bigger person who is claustrophobic then if possible put it at 18"

we always try to make the toilet center to the wall 18" in residential and commercial because everyone will be happier.

Answer 3

12 inches from finished back wall to center of toilet flange.

Answer 4

Your toilet should be roughed in from finished wall to centre of outlet flange at 12 inches. This will keep the tank on most models about one inch from the wall.

Answer 5

you need about 12.5" from a finished wall to the center of the toilet flange. you need about 12.5" from a finished wall to the center of the toilet flange.

Answer 6

If you are asking how far the drain is from the wall behind the toilet, it is 12 inches from the center of the drain to the wall behind the toilet.