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decorators londonBathroom Design Codes and Standards Consult with your local building inspector and provide copies of the plans for review, so you can get applicable building code approval, any building permits required, and final project approval. Once final project approval has been given and permits are issued, work can begin. The building inspector will inspect the work as it progresses to insure each phase is up to code requirements. The following are basic bathroom design standards to keep in mind for your bathroom renovation plans: * Provide ample floor space on both sides of a door; at least door width on the push side, and more than door width on the pull side * Incorporate countertops and other surfaces with edges that are smoothed, clipped, or radiused. * Use only tempered or safety glass for all glass doors and partitions * Shower doors should swing open into the bathroom, not the shower * Showers and tubs should have safety rails and grab bars * When possible, avoid steps around showers and tubs * Faucets should be accessible from outside the tub or shower, and should include anti-scald devices * Include access panels for all electrical, plumbing, and HVAC system connections * Provide ample clearance from centerline of sinks to any sidewalls, 15 minimum The building is asymmetrical in each section as well as in the vertical plan. Consequently, no two elevations are the same level and different aspects are revealed from different points of the building as you move through it. * Toilet enclosures should be at least 36 wide, and 66 deep; enclosure doors should sweep away from the toilet into the room * Toilet tissue holders should be 26 above the floor, and located towards the front of the toilet * Total window area should equal to at least 10% of floor space * All activity centers should be illuminated with both ambient and task lighting By utilizing the three elements of bathroom design and keeping these standards in mind for your bathroom renovation design plans, you will enjoy your new bathroom for years to come. Many aspects of a complete bathroom remodeling or renovation project will require the services of a builder contractor, or specialty contractor handymen such as a bathroom cabinet contractor. 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