National Kitchen & Bath Association - Kitchen & Bathroom Planning Guidelines with Access Standards
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27: Heat

Recommended:
A supplemental heat source, i.e., heat lamp, toe kick heater, or floor heat should be considered.

Code Requirement:

  • All bathrooms should have an appropriate heat source to maintain a minimum room temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 Celsius). (IRC R 303.8)


Access Standard

Recommended:
See Code Reference.

Code Reference:

  • See Access Standard 25 for operable controls.
  • Access Standard 22 for reach range for controls.

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