{"id":8037,"date":"2021-12-13T16:25:51","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T16:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/?p=8037"},"modified":"2024-01-05T07:29:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T07:29:14","slug":"low-ceiling-in-shower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/low-ceiling-in-shower\/","title":{"rendered":"How Low Can a Ceiling Be in a Shower? (Building code &amp; comfort)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:68.9%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:135.62913907285%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>I recently went on a trip and the hotel I stayed in had the worst shower. It was tiny and dark, with temperamental plumbing. And to top it all off, the showerhead was so low that it touched my head when I was standing underneath it. Now, it wasn&rsquo;t the showerhead&rsquo;s fault in this case, it was the ceiling itself, and every time I had to shower, I was grouching about how this should be illegal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the question of how low a shower ceiling can be fits in so well with my interest in DIY home improvement, I decided to investigate. It turns out, the minimum height of a bathroom ceiling above a shower is regulated by building codes. Now, I didn&rsquo;t happen to have my tape measure with me on the trip, but I&rsquo;m pretty sure that my hotel was in violation of this code! And even if it was not, I have discovered some easy steps that could have been taken to increase comfort in the showers if the ceilings were the minimum height. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-nutshell-2qolmN wp-block-lazyblock-nutshell\"><p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7d1b1;color:#575f60;font-size:18px\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-3497\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png 600w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11-300x75.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-3497 eager-load\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20200%2050'%3E%3Crect%20width='200'%20height='50'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png.webp 600w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11-300x75.png.webp 300w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><br><strong>The minimum height for a shower ceiling is 6&rsquo;8&rdquo; for a 30\" x 30\" space around the showerhead. This should provide sufficient comfort for the average American adult. Showerhead height and avoiding shower pans and drop ceilings can improve the comfort of showers in bathrooms with the minimum ceiling height.<\/strong> <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minimum Height for Bathroom Ceiling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/codes.iccsafe.org\/content\/IRC2021P1\/chapter-3-building-planning#IRC2021P1_Pt03_Ch03_SecR305.1\" target=\"_blank\">Section R305.1<\/a> of the International Residential Code (IRC), habitable spaces are required to have a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft. <strong>Toilet rooms, bathrooms, and laundry rooms are required to have a minimum ceiling height of 6 ft and 8&rdquo;<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What this shows is that you shouldn&rsquo;t have a problem meeting the minimum ceiling height requirements for your bathroom as the minimum ceiling height requirements for habitable spaces (which include portions of basements) are taller. I mean, it would cost more to suddenly drop the ceiling lower in a bathroom than it is to keep it the same height as the other rooms on the floor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the planning phase, if you are finishing your basement and while you are investigating the ceiling requirements, you can always plan to install the bathroom under a taller part of the ceiling if that is uneven. Otherwise, the standard ceiling height of your basement should accommodate a shower with room to spare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minimum Ceiling Height Above a Shower<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is an exception to the required height as stated in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/codes.iccsafe.org\/content\/IRC2021P1\/chapter-3-building-planning#IRC2021P1_Pt03_Ch03_SecR305.1\" target=\"_blank\">Section R305.1<\/a> (IRC), which describes the circumstances under which the minimum height may not be applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ceiling height above the fixtures in the bathroom must enable the fixture to be used as intended. A minimum height of 6&rsquo;8&Prime; is required for showers around a 30&Prime; by 30&Prime; space above the showerhead.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"689\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/374_Shower-Ceiling-Height-Requirement.jpg\" alt=\"Shower Ceiling Height Requirement\" class=\"wp-image-8814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/374_Shower-Ceiling-Height-Requirement.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/374_Shower-Ceiling-Height-Requirement-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/374_Shower-Ceiling-Height-Requirement-768x529.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"689\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/374_Shower-Ceiling-Height-Requirement.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Shower Ceiling Height Requirement\" class=\"wp-image-8814 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/374_Shower-Ceiling-Height-Requirement.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/374_Shower-Ceiling-Height-Requirement-300x207.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/374_Shower-Ceiling-Height-Requirement-768x529.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/374_Shower-Ceiling-Height-Requirement.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>What this means is that if, in a 30&Prime; by 30&Prime; area above the showerhead, there is a height of 6&rsquo;8&rdquo;, then the rest of the bathroom ceiling can be lower as long as the rest of the fixtures are not interfered with by it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ceiling height should never prevent you from using a bathroom fixture, such as the toilet or shower. But you only need 6&lsquo;8&Prime; right above the showerhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Minimum Height Comfortable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In America, the average height for men is 5&rsquo;9&rdquo; and the average height of American women is 5&rsquo;4&rdquo;. These averages are from ages 20 and above.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/What-is-your-size-tall-boy-next-to-a-short-girl-755x1024.jpg\" alt=\"What is your size; tall boy next to a short girl\" class=\"wp-image-8817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/What-is-your-size-tall-boy-next-to-a-short-girl-755x1024.jpg 755w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/What-is-your-size-tall-boy-next-to-a-short-girl-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/What-is-your-size-tall-boy-next-to-a-short-girl-768x1041.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/What-is-your-size-tall-boy-next-to-a-short-girl.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/What-is-your-size-tall-boy-next-to-a-short-girl-755x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"What is your size; tall boy next to a short girl\" class=\"wp-image-8817 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/What-is-your-size-tall-boy-next-to-a-short-girl-755x1024.jpg.webp 755w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/What-is-your-size-tall-boy-next-to-a-short-girl-221x300.jpg.webp 221w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/What-is-your-size-tall-boy-next-to-a-short-girl-768x1041.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/What-is-your-size-tall-boy-next-to-a-short-girl.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/What-is-your-size-tall-boy-next-to-a-short-girl.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The statistics above show that with a minimum ceiling height of 6&rsquo;8&rdquo; in your shower, this should be perfectly comfortable for the average height person even with a showerhead that is lower than the ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, they are called averages for a reason, and not everyone stops growing at the &ldquo;standard&rdquo; height. Especially if you have European heritage from the likes of Germany and the Nordic regions or even British heritage. You might be wondering if your shower will be comfortable if you are 6&rsquo;2&rdquo; or above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your comfort level will depend on your height, the installation height of your showerhead, and the space in the shower cubicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Considerations for Showers in Low Bathrooms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, we are talking about low showers in terms of being the minimum required height according to the IRC. This can be considered low, especially for people who live life closer to 6&rsquo;8&rdquo; than the average person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shower Head Height<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to know that there are no regulations for the height of your shower head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These fixtures are commonly installed at 80&Prime; (or around 6&rsquo;6&Prime;). However, you can always install it higher. This would help to make the shower feel taller and would provide more headroom for your taller family members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\n    <a data-amazonimages=\"\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Moen 26112SRN Engage Magnetix Six-Function 5.5-Inch Handheld Showerhead with Magnetic Docking System, Spot Resist Brushed Nickel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0145VC5YS?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/516mQq2u9dL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Moen 26112SRN Engage Magnetix Six-Function 5.5-Inch Handheld Showerhead with Magnetic Docking System, Spot Resist Brushed Nickel\" title=\"Moen 26112SRN Engage Magnetix Six-Function 5.5-Inch Handheld Showerhead with Magnetic Docking System, Spot Resist Brushed Nickel\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/516mQq2u9dL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Moen 26112SRN Engage Magnetix Six-Function 5.5-Inch Handheld Showerhead with Magnetic Docking System, Spot Resist Brushed Nickel\" title=\"Moen 26112SRN Engage Magnetix Six-Function 5.5-Inch Handheld Showerhead with Magnetic Docking System, Spot Resist Brushed Nickel\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just remember to adjust the height of the shower walls to match. You don&rsquo;t want the water to spray over the shower and onto the floor every time you use it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shorter Shower Head<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a shorter shower head can also make more of the showering room usable. Installing a showerhead that doesn&rsquo;t extend too low into the shower can provide more headroom, and these also generally sit closer to the wall and don&rsquo;t dominate the space near the ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Shower Pan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A shower pan is an excellent accessory for using the convenient <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/basement-floor-drain-for-shower\/\">basement floor drain for a shower<\/a>. However, with a concern for ceiling space, you may want to avoid it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A shower pan is a fiberglass or acrylic pan that sits at the bottom of the shower. It is designed to help with floor angles and p-traps. These pans come at the cost of 6&Prime;, though, which you may want to skip if you are looking to maximize the height of a lower shower ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\n    <a data-amazonimages=\"\" target=\"_blank\" title='Goodyo Shower Pan in White 36 in x 36 in Shower Base Center Drain 3.5\" Height Anti-slip Acrylic' href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08QJ5FPFT?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41gGR3yWWeL._SL500_.jpg\" alt='Goodyo Shower Pan in White 36 in x 36 in Shower Base Center Drain 3.5\" Height Anti-slip Acrylic' title='Goodyo Shower Pan in White 36 in x 36 in Shower Base Center Drain 3.5\" Height Anti-slip Acrylic'><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41gGR3yWWeL._SL500_.jpg\" alt='Goodyo Shower Pan in White 36 in x 36 in Shower Base Center Drain 3.5\" Height Anti-slip Acrylic' title='Goodyo Shower Pan in White 36 in x 36 in Shower Base Center Drain 3.5\" Height Anti-slip Acrylic' data-mvt-skip=\"src\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Drop Ceiling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When finishing a basement, a <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/drop-ceiling-in-bathroom\/\">drop ceiling<\/a> is a simple fix for the rough edges of your basement bathroom in the form of ducts, pipes, and anything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem is that this lowers your ceiling. If you are not careful, a drop ceiling can even push you into violating the building code if the ceiling is already low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if it&rsquo;s not low enough to be a code violation, a lower shower ceiling will only suffer from the addition of a drop ceiling. You will only be losing height, so I recommend avoiding this finish if you are trying to make the most of a short bathroom ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shower Cubicle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are slightly cramped under the showerhead, having extra elbow room can make a big difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not an option if you have a bathtub and shower combination. If you are taller, I would recommend you avoid this option as it will reduce the height of your shower due to the raised floor from the tub and they are more restrictive width-wise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\n    <a data-amazonimages=\"\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"DreamLine Lumen 34-35 in. W by 72 in. H Semi-Frameless Hinged Shower Door in Satin Black, SHDR-5334720-09\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07PHVVZXZ?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51kVAXBOi3L._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"DreamLine Lumen 34-35 in. W by 72 in. H Semi-Frameless Hinged Shower Door in Satin Black, SHDR-5334720-09\" title=\"DreamLine Lumen 34-35 in. W by 72 in. H Semi-Frameless Hinged Shower Door in Satin Black, SHDR-5334720-09\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51kVAXBOi3L._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"DreamLine Lumen 34-35 in. W by 72 in. H Semi-Frameless Hinged Shower Door in Satin Black, SHDR-5334720-09\" title=\"DreamLine Lumen 34-35 in. W by 72 in. H Semi-Frameless Hinged Shower Door in Satin Black, SHDR-5334720-09\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing a separate shower cubicle, if possible, will give you the opportunity to customize the size of your shower. You can then make the cubicle bigger, giving yourself more room to move around, which can compensate for the tighter fit under the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/average-height-for-men#u.s.-height\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/average-height-for-men#u.s.-height<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/what-is-the-average-height-for-women\/#:~:text=According%20to%20a%202018,BMI)%20from%201999%20through%202016.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/what-is-the-average-height-for-women\/#:~:text=According%20to%20a%202018,BMI)%20from%201999%20through%202016.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/standard-shower-head-height\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/standard-shower-head-height\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I recently went on a trip and the hotel I stayed in had the worst shower. 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