[Greenbuilding] Powder room under stairs

[John Salmen]

Am assuming this is canada (Ontario). I know of no code requirement for a
part 9 bathroom that would prevent it from going under the stairs. Part 3
(barrier free) requirements may be difficult to meet but they don't apply.
There may be some other aspect in the design that doesn't work (toilet doors
can't open into an exit, etc..). The only code requirement under sect 9 is
'space to accommodate fixtures'

 

From: Greenbuilding [mailto:greenbuilding-bounces at lists.bioenergylists.org]
On Behalf Of Douglas E Lamb
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 9:57 AM
To: 'Green Building'
Subject: Re: [Greenbuilding] Powder room under stairs

 

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

 

 

 

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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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