ADA Bathroom Requirements

The basic ADA guidelines for a single-user restroom are: 30-inch by 48-inch access to the sink (the door can’t swing into this rectangle). The measurement starts from the point where a person has 9-inch vertical clearance for their feet and 27-inch vertical clearance for their knees. The center line of the toilet must be between […]

Types of sinks or lavs for a bathroom

Types of Lavs/sinks and how they are installed Integral lavs – Are one piece built in with the countertop, molded from cast polymers. They can be stock or custom ordered. Drop In – Must be fit into a countertop with the countertop being cut and mounted from either top or below. Wall hung– these lavs/sinks […]

Types of materials you will see common in plumbing fixtures for a bathroom or kitchen

Types of materials you will see common in plumbing fixtures for a bathroom or kitchen  Vitreous China – typical material for toilets and urinals, moisture absorption is less than one percent Porcelainized cast Iron – this is good for lavs and tubs, very heavy Enameled Steel or Porcelain on steel – Steel is formed cold, enameled and […]