Shower Door Swing Code

Hinged shower doors that swing inwards only are not permitted by code.

Shower door swing code.

Some models have hinges to allow door to swing both inward and outward. This is because shower doors often are made of materials such as glass that can easily break and pose a danger. Too many tragedies involving young child occur with scalding hot water surprisingly coming from the shower or bathtub faucet. Can be combined with inline fixed panels in wide alcove enclosures.

So says the building code. Hinged shower doors swing open from a single side on corner or alcove walk ins. All of our frameless doors swing both in and out and will self center once they pass the half way point. Ideal for openings that are too narrow to accommodate a bypass door.

Enter your zip code. The size for a separate toilet compartment should be at least 36x66 inches with a swing out or pocket door. 90 degree simply means that your frameless shower door enclosure has one or more square corners. The minimum size for a separate toilet compartment is 30x60 inches.

When planning your shower design keep in mind that building code requirement irc p 2708 1 2000 edition states that all hinged shower doors must open outwards.