What is the normal size of a stand up shower?

Answer 1

According to the International Plumbing Code (2006 IPC) the following are the minimal dimensions for a shower: All shower compartments shall have a minimum of 900 square inches of interior cross-sectional area.Shower compartments shall not be less than 30 inches in minimum dimension measured from the finished interior dimension of the compartment, exclusive of fixture valves, showerheads, soap dishes, and safety grab bars or rails. Except as required in Section 404, the minimum required area and dimension shall be measured from the finished interior dimension at a height equal to the top of the threshold and at a point tangent to its centerline and shall be continued to a height not less than 70 inches (1778 mm) above the shower drain outlet. Did you get all of that? If not here are some dimensions in plain english. 36" by 36" is about standard for a shower stall, but 30" by 30" is the minimum. However, if you own a " STARTER MANSION" then all bets are off, because the standard must be exceeded and your shower must be the largest shower in the neighborhood... LOL Hope this helps! Terry