Fixtures & Water HeatersQuestion 192 of 360
A water closet must have a minimum clearance from the center of the bowl to the nearest side wall or partition of:
a.10 inches
b.12 inches
c.15 inches
d.21 inches
Explanation
The centerline of a water closet must be at least 15 inches from any side wall or partition. This provides room to use the fixture and to service it. Adjacent fixtures require additional center-to-center spacing.
Law Reference: 2022 California Plumbing Code (CPC) §402.5Practice all 360 questions free — no signup required.
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