CHAPTER 6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES
TECHNICAL
2.
A lavatory in a toilet room or bathing
facility
for a single occupant accessed only through a private
office and not for
common use
or
public use
shall not be required to provide knee and toe clearance
complying with 306.
3.
In
residential dwelling units
, cabinetry shall be permitted under lavatories and kitchen sinks
provided that all of the following conditions are met:
(a) the cabinetry can be removed without removal or replacement of the fixture;
(b) the finish floor extends under the cabinetry; and
(c) the walls behind and surrounding the cabinetry are finished.
4.
A knee clearance of 24 inches (610 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground shall be
permitted at lavatories and sinks used primarily by children 6 through 12 years where the rim or
counter surface is 31 inches (785 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground.
5.
A parallel approach complying with 305 shall be permitted to lavatories and sinks used primarily
by children 5 years and younger.
6.
The dip of the overflow shall not be considered in determining knee and toe clearances.
7.
No more than one bowl of a multi-bowl sink shall be required to provide knee and toe clearance
complying with 306.
606.3 Height.
Lavatories and sinks shall be installed with the front of the higher of the rim or counter
surface 34 inches (865 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground.
EXCEPTIONS:
1.
A lavatory in a toilet or bathing
facility
for a single occupant accessed only
through a private office and not for
common use
or
public use
shall not be required to comply with
606.3.
2.
In
residential dwelling unit
kitchens, sinks that are adjustable to variable heights, 29 inches (735
mm) minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) maximum, shall be permitted where rough-in plumbing
permits connections of supply and drain pipes for sinks mounted at the height of 29 inches (735
mm).
606.4 Faucets.
Controls for faucets shall comply with 309.
Hand-operated metering faucets shall
remain open for 10 seconds minimum.
606.5 Exposed Pipes and Surfaces.
Water supply and drain pipes under lavatories and sinks shall be
insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact.
There shall be no sharp or abrasive
surfaces under lavatories and sinks.
607 Bathtubs
607.1 General.
Bathtubs shall comply with 607.
607.2 Clearance.
Clearance in front of bathtubs shall extend the length of the bathtub and shall be 30
inches (760 mm) wide minimum.
A lavatory complying with 606 shall be permitted at the control end of
the clearance.
Where a permanent seat is provided at the head end of the bathtub, the clearance shall
extend 12 inches (305 mm) minimum beyond the wall at the head end of the bathtub.
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