Fixtures & Water HeatersQuestion 74 of 120
A shower compartment is framed 32 inches by 32 inches inside the finished walls. Does it meet the minimum area and minimum dimension requirements for a shower?
a.Yes, 1,024 square inches meets the area minimum and 32 inches exceeds the 30 inch dimension minimum
b.No, the area is 1,024 square inches but 1,200 square inches is required
c.No, the minimum interior dimension is 36 inches in every direction
d.Yes, but only if a 30 inch wide door is installed
Explanation
32 times 32 equals 1,024 square inches, which is exactly the minimum area, and each interior dimension of 32 inches clears the 30 inch minimum. The area minimum is 1,024 square inches, not 1,200, and there is no universal 36 inch interior dimension for a standard shower. Shower doors must provide a 22 inch clear opening, so a 30 inch door is not the condition that makes the stall compliant.
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