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•30" – distance between two lavatories mounted in the same countertop
•32" to 34" – usual height for the top of vanities and lavatories
•32" x 32" – width and depth of a square shower stall
•30" x 60" – width and length of standard tubs
•26" – height of the toilet paper roll holder above the floor
•21" – depth of standing space while washing hands at a lavatory
•36" – depth of standing space to open a sliding shower door
•44" – depth of standing space to open a hinged shower door

Some building codes set minimum bathroom dimensions. As usual, the code is the last word. Figure
13-11 shows recommended minimum distances between and around bathroom fixtures. Remember that
these are minimums, and more space is usually better.