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Distance from the drain to the wall
A minimum of 15 inches off the finished side wall. and a minimum of 12 inches of the finished back wall. However, 18" side clearance is the international standard for wheelchair and assisted toilet seating thereby providing more manuevering room; it also feels mor comfortable for larger people.
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- 12"
- Check with the manufactures spec sheet the should come with the new water closet if not with the the fixture a call to the plumbing supply place should get the exact dimension for that model as they vary between residintial houseing and mobile homes and even handicap fixtures
- Toilets are available in 10", 12", or 14" rough in sizes. 12" is the most common.
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