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    Nov 12, 2007, 05:25 AM
    Handicap toilet
    How far from the wall should you install a handicap toilet?
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    Nov 12, 2007, 06:10 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Jasonk10
    How far from the wall should you install a handicap toilet?
    A handicapped toilet roughs the same as a regular bowl, 12" to the center of the flange. What makes the bowl a handicapped one is the additional height.
    Regards, Tom
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    Nov 12, 2007, 08:11 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Jasonk10
    How far from the wall should you install a handicap toilet?
    If it's a residential installation, then the minimum side clearance should be no less than 18" from the center of the closet flange.

    If it's a commercial installation, then you need to check with your local Plumbing Inspector or Health Department to determine what their expectations are -- I could tell you how my local authority interprets the Americans With Disabilities Act requirements, but I've found that interpretations and expectations vary from locale to locale.
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    Jan 20, 2009, 11:59 AM

    How far from side wall to center of handicap toilet?
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    Jan 20, 2009, 01:15 PM
    HI Sandra...

    As iamgrowler posted back in 2007 (above post) you must have a MINIMUM of 18" from the center of the toilet to the wall.

    MARK
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    Jan 20, 2009, 03:42 PM

    I just want to agree with above posts: it is 18" from side wall...
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    Jan 21, 2009, 06:41 AM
    There were two questions posted.
    1)
    Originally Posted by Jasonk10
    How far from the wall should you install a handicap toilet?
    A handicapped toilet roughs the same as a regular bowl, 12" to the center of the flange. What makes the bowl a handicapped one is the additional height.
    2)
    how far from side wall to center of handicap toilet?
    If it's a residential installation, then the minimum side clearance should be no less than 18" from the center of the closet flange.
    Both answers are correct. Regards, tom
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    Nov 9, 2011, 03:30 PM
    Is that 18" to both sides?
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    Nov 9, 2011, 05:22 PM
    Yes, for a handicap toilet you need a minimum of a 36" space, or 18" on each side of the center of the toilet for it to comply with the ADA requirements.

    Further requirements for grab bars and sink heights, etc. can be found at:

    ADA Home Page - ada.gov - Information and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act

    More questions just let me know, OK?

    Mark
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