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    Nov 5, 2009, 06:15 AM
    Shower stall minimum size mass code
    Is a 32 inch shower stall legal by mass plumbing code?
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    Nov 5, 2009, 06:27 AM
    Hi Mulloy...

    In Massachusetts the minimum shower floor area must be 900 square inches (30" shower base). Most 32" showers meet this requirement, however, you still need to check with the manufacturer/supplier to be absolutely sure that, for example, the built-in shelves don't take away from the square inches needed to make it a legal shower... ;)

    Let me know if you need more here...

    MARK
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    Nov 5, 2009, 08:23 AM
    In my area it is 1,024 square inches minimum. So 32" square base is just that. Of course, neo-angle shaped base with 32" sides will not give you that required measurement.

    But I agree with Mark: make few phone calls - including to your Inspector - to verify.

    Be careful, just because Home Depot / Lowe's located in your area carries certain size shower base - it doesn't mean it is legal or that it will pass Inspection.
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