Mounting Height of Urinals Above Floor

Mounting Height of Urinals Above Floor
Written By
Kathy Adams
Kathy Adams
Published: Nov 8, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
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General Installation Height

A height of 24 inches from the top edge or rim of the urinal down to the floor is standard for a wall urinal. Check with your local building codes for potential slight variations before installing, as it is possible your community has specific regulations regarding urinals.

Accessible Installation Guidelines

If any male in your home who may use the urinal is wheelchair-bound, the urinal height is bound by the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, guidelines for accessibility. The distance from the floor to the urinal's front rim or lip should be 17 inches.

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Kathy Adams

Kathy Adams is an award-winning journalist and freelance writer who traveled the world handling numerous duties for music artists. She writes travel and budgeting tips and destination guides for USA Today, Travelocity and ForRent, among…

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