Toilet Clearance Basement

5/21/2013 at 10:33:01 AM

David,

The standard total allowance for a toilet is 30" (center being 15" from a side wall and 12" from the back wall). The primary reason is to allow enough space for the toilet to sit properly on the drain.

I would suggest calling a plumbing company or "the Inspection Group" (They are the ones who know the rules and can guide you to the proper code.)

It may be allowed and just a matter of being a little cramped but I'd suggest checking the code.

Good Luck

5/30/2013 at 5:02:32 PM

David,

The standard clearance for a toilet is 30 - 32" I have been a bit smaller before, and have never been enforced.

You may want to look into toilets with smaller tanks before.

If you have a permit, you can book an information inspection with the inspector and he can come tell you, maybe even give advice if he is nice enough...

I have never heard of any clearance code for toilets, other than making sure you can use them...

Good Luck with your project.

7/20/2013 at 11:47:14 PM

Hi David.

You can get an offset flange that will give you an extra 3/4 of an inch. They are typically used when the wall at the back is too close but will work going sideways also. It is a speciality item you may need to get from a plumbing wholesaler - doubt the big box stores will have it.

I've never seen this inforced.

Michael.