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Is there a requirement that a bathroom door be a certain width? If I don't give the right answer this guy is going to get me into a choke hold and...
Richard W. Washington, owner RW Home Inspections, Inc. www.RWHOMEINSPECTIONS.com Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Professional Inspector License #7238 Texas Professional Real Estate Inspectors Member (TPREIA)-Greater Houston Chapter InterNACHI member since 2004 Based in Katy, serving Houston and all surrounding communities |
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Yes!
"You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus"...Mark Twain Jeffrey R. Jonas Critical Eye Property Inspections JRJ Consultants Owatonna, Minnesota NACHI07013103 IAC2-01-1567 |
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Richard,
I should clearify... check with your local AHJ... Minnesota ammended their Statutes I believe back in Feb. 2009, due to the narrow doorways in the many century old homes we have. I cannot locate my file of the revision, at this moment. Point being, you are in Texas, you need a Texan answer. Jeff "You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus"...Mark Twain Jeffrey R. Jonas Critical Eye Property Inspections JRJ Consultants Owatonna, Minnesota NACHI07013103 IAC2-01-1567 |
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Please Note:
Richard A. Hetzel is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
I'm not aware of a code requirement, but 24 inches is a practical minimum. Once again, it's a question of code versus good practice. Even if the code permitted a narrower door, good practice dictates at least a 24-inch door, and in some cases even wider.
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Just over the line in Hawgboro it had been a requirement that all privies on the fairgrounds be a minimum of 1.5 axe handles wide. It was reported last fall that one lass from up in the county needed 2 axe handles, one of which was applied to the town selectmen after an embarrassing episode. It has been added to the ordinance that 1 of 3 units will have overhead doors.
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Kenton Shepard, InterNACHI member # 04082383 Certified Master Inspector (CMI) EXPERT WITNESS Director of Green Building Director for International Development (303) 717-8940 (303) 258-8289 |
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Shower door minimum is 22 inches. That much I know.
Joe Funderburk, CMI Alpha & Omega Home Inspections, LLC Inspecting Upstate SC & Charlotte Metro, NC NACHI ID: NACHI05120170 www.aohomeinspection.com |
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No requirements, owner likes or he doesn't.
By the way how is Katy,Tx. I grew up there? J.Szczesny 4 Seasons Home Inspections P.O. Box 59174 Renton, WA 98058 (206)391-0285 online @ www.4seasonsinspects.com email @ info@4seasonsinspects.com toll free cal @ 866-512-9972 "For the best protection, get the right inspection" |
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Your building code will define minimum door openings including means of egress requirements. Obviously, we aren't code inspectors. Building code is not retroactive and or grandfathered in my area. 30 X 80 inches is typical.
Mark Nicholet Apple Home Inspections LTD My Blog InterNACHI member Infrared-Certified CAHPI(BC) member BC Licence # 47592 |
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