StandardRecommended
Fixture clear-space overlap
NKBA Bath 4Description
Where overlap is unavoidable, only the lavatory clear space may overlap with toilet or bidet clear space (not vice-versa).
Why this exists
Sinks are used briefly; tubs/showers/toilets are used longer. The asymmetry rule reduces collisions.
Categories
Bathroom
Applies to
- Room types: bathroom, half_bath
Source
NKBAno manifest entry
Bathroom Planning Guidelines (2024)
Section: Guideline 4
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
- Bathroom entry doorway · NKBA Bath 1
- Doorway swing clearance · NKBA Bath 2
- Clear floor space at fixtures · NKBA Bath 3
- Toilet centerline + front (detailed) · NKBA Bath 5
- Toilet compartment dimensions · NKBA Bath 6
Last reviewed 2026-05-09.