National Kitchen & Bath Association - Kitchen & Bathroom Planning Guidelines with Access Standards
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Guideline
1: Door/Entry
2: Door Interference
3: Ceiling Height
4: Clear Space
5: Lavatory Placement
6: Double Lavatory Placement
7: Lavatory/Vanity Height
8: Counter
9: Shower Size
10: Tub/Shower Controls
11: Shower/Tub Control Valves
12: Shower/Tub Seat
13: Tub/Shower Surround
14: Grab Bars
15: Glazing
16: Tub/Shower Door
17: Steps
18: Flooring
19: Equipment Access
20: Toilet/Bidet Placement
21: Toilet Compartment
22: Storage
23: Accessories
24: Electrical Receptacles
25: Lighting
26: Ventilation
27: Heat
 

24: Electrical Receptacles

Recommended:
All GFCI receptacles should be located at electrical appliance points of use.

Code Requirement:

  • At least one GFCI protected receptacle must be installed within 36” of the outside edge of the lavatory. (IRC E 3801.6)
  • All receptacles must be protected by ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI). (IRC 3802.1)
  • A receptacle shall not be installed within a shower or bathtub space. (IRC E 3902.11)
  • Switches shall not be installed within wet locations in tub or shower spaces or within reach while standing in the tub or shower unless installed as part of the listed tub or shower assembly. (IRC E 3901.7)


Access Standard

Recommended: See Code Reference.

Code Reference:

  • See Access Standard 22 for specifications for placement within reach range.
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