Shower Valve Height Above Floor

The shower valves need be located between 38 inches to 48 inches above the floor depending on the user s height.

Shower valve height above floor.

Standard height for the shower valve the handle that turns the shower on can be roughly waist high 36 inches above the shower floor or as high as 48 inches. A height of 28 inches or 2 feet 4 inches is standard for valves in bathtub shower units. Sum fl my plumber installed the shower valve at 30 above the bare concrete floor. I find if you have a shower valve fitted over the bath then 1300mm off the floor is a good height.

The shower head normally is located 72 to 80 inches above the finished floor. In a shower only unit the faucet is placed higher at 48 inches off the floor. The maximum height above the floor is 48 inches. Height above floor the minimum height for the shower controls area is 38 inches above the floor.

Shower controls should be placed at a height 40 50 102 127 cm above the shower floor and out of direct line of the water path to avoid being caught in extremely cold or hot water when operating. Your shower valve or shower controls should be accessible from both inside and outside the shower spray. Install faucets at the same height as the valve equidistant from the valve. Shower heads are located at a standard height of 80 203 cm but can be set at a minimum height of 72 183 cm if desired.

For shower stalls install the valve at the standard height of 48 inches or 4 feet. When measuring the shower wall height two measurements should be considered. For shower only controls between 36 and 48 inches from the floor is common. Shower valve and spout height is a matter of personal preference when you re building or retrofitting.

If the homeowner prefers an adjustment. Employ your helper to hold the fixture at an estimated height and then see if it s a comfortable reach for all users. I figure once i installed the shower pan and the sloped tiled floor it would be 26 above my feet. I would have to bend over to turn water on.

If valve is over a shower tray in a cubicle then around 1m from top of shower tray.