Tip 15 – Shower Door Swing

When planning your shower design keep in mind that Building Code Requirement IRC P 2708.1 (2000 edition) state that all hinged shower doors must open outwards.  Hinged shower doors that swing inwards only are not permitted by code.

There are reasons this code is in place.  The shower enclosure must permit unobstructed access to a showering person in case of a fall.