Fixtures & Water HeatersQuestion 61 of 120
A water closet is being roughed in against a side partition in a narrow alcove. Measuring from the finished face of the partition to the center of the closet outlet, what is the minimum dimension the model plumbing codes require?
a.12 inches
b.14 inches
c.15 inches
d.18 inches
Explanation
The centerline of a water closet must be at least 15 inches from any side wall, partition, or vanity, which is what makes a 30 inch wide alcove the practical minimum for a single fixture. The 12 inch figure is the standard rough-in distance from the finished back wall to the closet flange center, not a side clearance. 14 inches and 18 inches are not code minimums; 18 inches is a common designer's comfort dimension and 14 inches is simply short of the requirement.
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