Universal-design recommendations

Description

Curbless shower entry, 36" doorway, lever faucets, slip-resistant flooring, blocking for future grab bars, accessible vanity height, comfort-height toilet (17"-19").

Why this exists

Bathrooms are the most modified room as users age; designing universally up front avoids expensive retrofits.

Categories

Applies to

• Room types: bathroom, half_bath

Source

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

• Bathroom entry doorway · NKBA Bath 1
• Doorway swing clearance · NKBA Bath 2
• Clear floor space at fixtures · NKBA Bath 3
• Fixture clear-space overlap · NKBA Bath 4
• Toilet centerline + front (detailed) · NKBA Bath 5