Glossary · Bathroom terms

ADA-Compliant Bathroom

Definition

A bathroom meeting Americans with Disabilities Act standards — clearances, grab-bar blocking, fixture heights, and turning space. Standards homeowners increasingly adopt for aging-in-place.

Source: U.S. DOJ — ADA.gov

  • Aging-in-Place

    Renovation choices that let homeowners safely stay in their home as they age — grab bars, no-step showers, seated bathing, slip-resistant…

  • Air Tub

    A tub that injects warmed air through tiny ports for a softer bubble massage that drains dry (more hygienic than water jets). Also needs…

  • Accent / Listello

    A decorative tile band or feature strip inset into a field of tile. A cost-controllable way to add detail without tiling the whole wall i…

  • Alcove Tub

    A tub installed in a three-wall recess with one finished apron, the most common and economical bathtub configuration, typically paired wi…

  • Anti-Scald Device

    Valve technology (pressure-balance or thermostatic) required by code on showers and often tubs to prevent sudden dangerous temperature ch…

  • Backsplash

    The protective and decorative surface behind the vanity, from a short stone lip to full-height tile, guarding the wall from water.

  • Bath Circuit Requirements

    NEC requires at least one dedicated 20-amp circuit for bathroom receptacles; high-draw items (heated floor, whirlpool, towel warmer) need…

  • Bath Exhaust Fan

    A code-required fan that removes moisture to prevent mold and finish damage, ducted to the exterior (never into the attic). The most negl…

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