I tried looking for Indiana building code regarding bathroom door sizes. I seem to be getting contradictory measurements from my searches. Some say 28” width is fine, others say 32” required, 34 recommended. Can anyone shed some light on this and maybe point me to a reputable code document? I live in Lafayette, IN (zip 47904) if that helps. Edit: current door is 28”.
Doors – Indiana code for bathroom door size
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Best Answer
Your bathroom door can be any width you want.
The Code only refers to one door in a “dwelling” and it’s regarding an “egress” door...and it must be a minimum of 32” wide. (See 2017 edition of IRC Section R311.2)
References to IBC or ICC is not appropriate as they refer to commercial, institutional, etc. buildings, not dwellings.