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Shower seat / bench (when provided)

NKBA Bath 16

Description

When provided, shower bench depth 15"-21", height 17"-19" above the shower floor, length appropriate to the user.

Why this exists

Universal-design / aging-in-place provision; the dimensions match standard chair sizing.

Categories

Bathroom

Applies to

  • Room types: bathroom, half_bath

Source

NKBAno manifest entry
Bathroom Planning Guidelines (2024)
Section: Guideline 16
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.