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Bathroom addition pocket door

9 years ago

My wife and I are buying a house and the master bath doesn't have a private toilet area. We want to add a wall with a pocket door (see picture). Code requires a 30"x60" space, with 15" each side of toilet center and 21" in front to the wall. I have the 15" and 21" parts, but as you can see from the picture one side is only 57.5". The other side is 90" due to the angled wall. Will this comply with code? Also, do I need to pull a permit?

On a side note: My friend just bought a brand new house and it has a private toilet in the master but is only 36"x53". How did the builder get away with not making it at least 60" long?

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kirkhall
9 years ago
The 60" isn't usually the critical number. The code requires 21 or 24" infront of the toilet, depending on your location. As long as you have the right dimensions infront and to the sides (and head room), it shouldn't be a problem... I think you have enough room to do what you want.

As for the permit... Who will do the work? the space usually also must be ventilated.
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