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Plumbingaka: sinkaka: bathroom sinkaka: hand sinkaka: wash basin

Lavatory

In Plain English

A bathroom sink designed for washing hands and face.

Definition

A plumbing fixture designed for handwashing, installed in bathrooms or restrooms and connected to both hot and cold water supply and a drain. Lavatories come in undercounter, drop-in, wall-hung, and vessel configurations. The plumbing code specifies required clearances, mounting heights, and the number of lavatories required based on occupancy.

Example

ADA-compliant lavatories were specified at 34 inches maximum rim height with knee clearance below for wheelchair access.

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