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Required dwelling-unit fixtures

IRC R306.1

Description

Every dwelling must have a kitchen sink, water closet (toilet), lavatory (bathroom sink), and bathtub or shower.

Why this exists

Defines the floor of what counts as a habitable dwelling — without these the unit is not legally a dwelling.

Categories

Life safetyPlumbing

Source

ICCno manifest entry
International Residential Code (2024)
Section: R306.1
Published 2024-01-01 · last verified 2026-05-09

Solver enforcement

Browsable only — the solver does not currently enforce this directive (no spec-level data to check against). This entry exists so the architect personas can cite it in conversation and the user can read what the rule says.

Related directives

Last reviewed 2026-05-09.