Opinion: Clear floor space at water closets

Inquiry: 99-04

Subject: Clear floor space at water closets

Code:
1999 MSBC 1341.0448, Subpart 2

Submitted By: Building Codes and Standards Division

Approved By: Thomas R. Joachim, State Building Official

Issue Date: May 3, 1999

Question: Can a lavatory or other permanent fixture or obstruction encroach into the clear floor space shown in Figure 28 for an accessible water closet?

Answer:
No. "Clear floor space" is defined in 1341.0350, Subpart 19 as unobstructed space which, unless otherwise stated, extends from the floor to a height of 80 inches above the floor.

Division comments: Requirements specific to clear floor space for water closets in dwelling units is covered in 1341.1640, Item E, Subitem (2).
Approved by the Building Codes and Standards Interpretation Committee

Inquiry:	99-04
Subject:	Clear floor space at water closets
Code:	1999 MSBC 1341.0448, Subpart 2
Submitted By:	Building Codes and Standards Division
Approved By:	Thomas R. Joachim, State Building Official
Issue Date:	May 3, 1999
Question:	Can a lavatory or other permanent fixture or obstruction encroach into the clear floor space shown in Figure 28 for an accessible water closet?
Answer:	No. "Clear floor space" is defined in 1341.0350, Subpart 19 as unobstructed space which, unless otherwise stated, extends from the floor to a height of 80 inches above the floor.
Division comments:	Requirements specific to clear floor space for water closets in dwelling units is covered in 1341.1640, Item E, Subitem (2). Approved by the Building Codes and Standards Interpretation Committee