Clear floor space at fixtures

Description

Each fixture (toilet, sink, tub, shower) requires its own clear floor space, even where overlap is permitted by code.

Why this exists

Fixture clear-space overlap is legal but ergonomically miserable; minimizing overlap improves real-world usability.

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
• Fixture clear-space overlap · NKBA Bath 4
• Toilet centerline + front (detailed) · NKBA Bath 5
• Toilet compartment dimensions · NKBA Bath 6