At what height should the urinals be installed?

Increasingly, in public buildings, large shopping centers, we can find a specific type of toilet in the toilet - a urinal. This piece of plumbing is intended only for urination, it is a kind of wall sink for draining fluid. Contrary to popular belief, it can be used by both women and men. In Russia, this sanitary attribute has not yet received such widespread distribution as in European countries, however, modern SNiPs in the design of sanitary facilities in public buildings imply their use, in particular in men's toilets. In addition, the demand for the installation of male bowls at home is gradually increasing.

Often, a urinal is a compact design, with small dimensions compared to a traditional toilet, which allows it to be used in a wide variety of interiors. This item is made of sanitary faience or stainless steel, sometimes there are metal models covered with colored enamel, less often - plastic.

The device of this type of plumbing is quite simple. The whole structure includes:

• in fact, the bowl itself;
• faucet (valve) or flush button;
• siphon for drainage and blocking of unpleasant odors from the sewer system;
• a set of fasteners for wall mounting.

An ordinary male urinal with wall mount measures 800 x 425 x 365 mm (H x W x D). However, depending on the style of the interior, the dimensions of the sanitary room, the design features of the object itself and other conditions, the dimensions may deviate from the specified norm.

One of the first questions during installation is: "At what height should the structure be installed from the floor?" According to the existing SNiP (even when using a urinal in an apartment or private house), it is necessary to adhere to the established norms.

Specialists in the installation of plumbing equipment recommend mounting the structure in accordance with GOST at a height of 650–700 mm from the floor to the edge of the bowl (not to the bottom edge of the toilet itself!). This will allow the average user to urinate straight without bending or bumping into the structure itself.

Modern manufacturers of plumbing equipment offer a wide range of urinals for every taste and budget. When choosing the optimal model, some characteristics and quality indicators should be taken into account. Let's consider the main points.

First, you need to decide on the method of fastening: there are suspended models (more compact, relevant for small rooms) and floor-standing units (have large dimensions, are more often installed in public places).

Second, urinals differ in bowl shape. Modern designers offer oval, triangular, rectangular, angular models, as well as exclusive ones, for example, in the form of an open mouth of animals!

Thirdly, it is worth paying attention to the drainage system.There are models with mechanical (manual), semi-automatic and automatic draining. Also important is the method of water supply: external (relevant for floor structures) or hidden (for the installation of communications hidden in the wall).

And fourthly, when choosing a urinal, it is worth considering the weight and material of construction. If you plan to hang the item on a wall (not capital), you should give preference to the lightest materials - plastic or metal. With a different type of installation, the choice should stop on models from earthenware or porcelain. In addition, it is worth noting that the last two materials are considered to be the most hygienic, easy to maintain, the coating of which prevents the spread of unpleasant odors.

To summarize, it is worth noting that the fashion for installing urinals came to us at the end of the last century from European countries. This plumbing item can be found in almost all public places. However, when installing them, many questions arise. Before attaching a brand new urinal, you should carefully study the existing installation rules and regulations.

See the video below for installing a urinal.