[Greenbuilding] Powder room under stairs

[Lisa Rigazio]

Can you please cite code sections that prohibit a bathroom under a stair? We have put MANY half baths under stairs in single family DC row houses over the years and if the codes have changed I would like to know.

Lisa Rigazio, AIA 
Rigazio designs, llc | www.rigaziodesigns.com
240-350-0532 | lisa at rigaziodesigns.com

> On Jun 28, 2017, at 12:57 PM, Douglas E Lamb <douglaslamb at columbus.rr.com> wrote:
> 
> Ms Lynelle,
>  
> Regarding you plan to install wall mounted water closet & sink, 
> Your Structural Engineer Is correct. Codes won't permit it!
>  
> Regards,
> Doug Lamb
> 614.323.2005
> douglaslamb at columbus.rr.com
>  
>  
> 
> From: Greenbuilding [mailto:greenbuilding-bounces at lists.bioenergylists.org] On Behalf Of Lynelle Hamilton
> Sent: Monday, May 08, 2017 1:00 PM
> To: Green Building
> Subject: [Greenbuilding] Powder room under stairs
> 
> In an effort to conserve space, I would like to put a powder room (wall hung toilet and small sink) under the stairs. Stairs are not a straight run; likely U-shaped but may also be possible to do an L (upper floor is a partial and is 12' depth). Ceiling height is 9ft on first floor.
> 
> The structural engineer says that this can't be done, that it's against code. I know that as long as I have the 6'11" headroom it isn't. 
> 
> Has anyone had any experience with a powder room under the stairs?  If so, how did you do it?
> 
> Many thanks!
> Lynelle
> 
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