Section 44.4 - WATER CLOSETSShall comply with the following:
44.4.1 Location: The centerline of the water closet shall be located 18 inches (18" = 457mm) from the nearest side wall and at least 42 inches (42" = 1067mm) from the farthest side wall or the closest edge of an adjacent fixture. There shall be 42 inches (42" = 1067mm) clear from the front edge of the water closet to the nearest wall or fixture. Click to view image
44.4.2 Height: The top of the water closet seat shall be 15 inches to 19 inches (15" to 19" = 381mm to 483mm) above the floor. In Group 2B bathrooms, the water closet seat shall be 17 inches to 19 inches (17"-19" = 470mm to 483mm) above the floor.
44.4.3 Operation: The flush activator shall be operable with a closed fist and shall not require grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. Water closet flush control shall be located on the accessible side of the water closet.44.4.4 Wall Reinforcement: Walls adjacent to and behind the water closet shall be capable of structurally supporting the future installation of grab bars from 32 to 38 inches (32" to 38" = 813mm to 965mm) above the floor. The back wall shall have reinforcement from the interior corner to a distance of six inches (6" = 152mm) beyond the widest part of the water closet. The side wall shall have reinforcement from the interior corner to a distance of six inches (6"= 152mm) beyond the front edge of the water closet, unless interrupted by a door or other fixture, then the reinforcement shall be installed as far as possible. In Group 2B bathrooms, two grab bars, one 42 inches (42" = 1067mm) long and one 36 inches (36" = 914mm) long shall be installed at the water closet between 33 inches (33" = 838mm) and 36 inches (36" = 914mm) above and parallel to the floor. The 42 inch (42" = 1067mm) grab bar shall be mounted on the side wall closest to the water closet, no more than 12 inches (12" = 305mm) from the back wall. The 36 inch (36" = 914mm) grab bar shall be mounted on the back wall six inches (6" = 152mm) from the interior corner and may be located up to three inches (3" = 76mm) above the top of the water closet tank.
44.4.5 Toilet Paper Dispensers: The toilet paper dispensers shall be located on the side wall closest to the water closet. The centerline of the roll shall be set at a minimum height of 19 inches (19" = 483mm) above the floor. Dispensers that control delivery or that do not permit continuous paper flow are not allowed.