Minnesota Administrative Rules

4715.1220 INSTALLATION OF FIXTURES.

Subpart 1.

Fixtures.

Fixtures must be set level and in proper alignment with reference to adjacent walls. No water closet may be set closer than 15 inches from its center to any side wall or partition nor closer than 30 inches, center to center, between toilets. At least a 24-inch clearance must be provided in front of water closets. Note: The centerline of water closets used primarily by children 12 and younger must be a minimum of 12 inches to a maximum of 18 inches from the side wall or partition (see Minnesota Accessibility Code).

No urinal may be set closer than 15 inches from the center to any side wall or partition, nor closer than 24 inches, center to center, between urinals.

Wall-hung water closet bowls must be rigidly supported by a concealed metal hanger which is attached to the building structural members so that no strain is transmitted to the closet connector or any other part of the plumbing system.

Plumbing fixtures must be so installed as to afford easy access for cleaning both the fixture and the area about it. Where practical, all pipes from fixtures must be run to the nearest wall.

Subp. 2.

Joints.

Joints formed where fixtures come in contact with floors shall be sealed.

Fixtures having concealed slip joint connections shall be provided with an access panel or utility space or other convenient access so arranged as to make the slip joint connections accessible for inspection and repair.

Subp. 3.

Overflows.

In any fixture which is provided with an overflow, the waste shall be designed and installed so that the standing water in the fixture cannot rise in the overflow when the stopper is closed, nor shall any water remain in the overflow when the fixture is empty.

The overflow from any fixture shall discharge into the drainage system on the inlet or fixture side of the trap.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 16B.59; 16B.61; 16B.64; 326.37 to 326.45; 326B.101; 326B.106; 326B.13; 326B.43 to 326B.49

History:

15 SR 76; 28 SR 146; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 6 s 15; art 13 s 4

Published Electronically:

May 14, 2012