Department of justice 2010 standards.
Tub faucet heights standards.
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Figure on about eight to ten inches of clearance measuring from the deck to the faucet head how far out should it reach.
Beneath its clean understated look this faucet offers a functional and hardworking design built to endure tough use and still perform.
The height of the bathroom faucet you choose will depend primarily on the style.
If placing the faucet in a combination tub and shower unit the faucet is generally placed low 12 to 18 inches above the rim of the bath tub.
Off the floor which is closer to the height of the top of the tank than to the seat so i recommend placing it on this level for a clean line.
The tub spout will generally be located 4 inches above.
2010 standards for state and local government facilities.
The height of a tub faucet should be about 40 inches give or take a couple of inches depending upon the height of each member of the family.
Meeting ada is not a requirement for private residences.
Connolly recommends that the faucet should extend out at least seven inches from the back of the sink so you can wash your hands without banging them against the sink.
Attaching it to the side of the vanity toward the front rather than centered for reachability is another option for tighter spaces.
The spout should be placed 4 inches over the top edge.
I usually set tub and shower faucets to 40 2 depending on the height of the family which is just about the average persons extended hand dimension.
The fixture could interfere with the installation of the faucet.
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It will also have to do with whether or not there is a previously mounted fixture above the sink.
Residential new building and remodels can incorporate the ideas in the ada standards as guidelines to improve overall functionality.
From faucets and tubs to sinks and toilets american standard has a selection of ada products to compliment nearly any bathroom design.
Bathroom faucets in general come in three height options which are.