Showerhead Height?

Kevin75

Is there a code requirement for the height of the showerhead as measured from the floor? Also...how high should the shower faucet be installed? We're installing a walk-in shower.

Thanks!

Kevin

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Kgmz

I don't think there is a specific code, but the shower head pipe is usually installed at 6'8" and then the head will be lower because of the bend in the spout.

For your other question check this page on "Rules of Good Bathroom Design" from the National Kitchen and Bath Association.

http://starcraftcustombuilders.com/b...sign.rules.htm

rex

shower heads 80".... shower valve 48" ....tub shower 36"

kevjob

we set our valve 4 ft off pan and shower head around 6-10, I am getting more and more calls for seiling shower heads.

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threaderman

IPC is 72".

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neolitic

That must have been written when
average guy was 5'8".
My last customer 6' would have been
about arm pit high

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KillerToiletSpider

On most of our jobs the architect specifies valve heights, on a shower it is usually 40" for the thermostatic valve, 48" to the control valves, 40" for the hand shower, 84" for the showerhead, 24", 36", and 48" for the body sprays.

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threaderman

I know,that's min. .I put it at whatever height the owner wants.

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