Have you ever wondered why the doors to bathrooms in public places do not reach the floor?
Your click on this article suggests that the answer is yes.
The thing is, especially in this article, you will discover a very interesting answer.
I’m sure others have asked the same thing, as most public restroom doors have a huge opening at the bottom and occasionally on the sides.
It turns out there are several good reasons why whoever erected the public restroom chose a short door, even if it isn’t the most comfortable spot to release yourself.
Emergencies in the stall
Health concerns can occur anywhere, even public bathrooms. It is also possible that hours will pass in a totally disguised restroom before anyone discovers you are in trouble.
If someone had fallen to the ground and required assistance, the distance between the door and the floor would make it visible from the outside.
This rationale was supported by a blog article from Coastal Contract Hardware, which states: “It is not uncommon for an elderly person to have difficulty in an unfamiliar bathroom and end up with an injury.”
“The stall doors enable you to see if someone is on the floor and in need of medical attention.”
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Emergencies outside the stall.
I don’t want people gazing at me when I urinate, but I also don’t want to be trapped in the stall in case of a fire or other emergency.
In an emergency, if the lock becomes jammed, someone may be able to climb under the door or, at the very least, signal for help.
Cleaning
Additionally, the space between the doors of public restroom stalls makes it much easier to swoop a mop underneath, allowing for easy cleaning.
Furthermore, because public restrooms receive a high volume of foot traffic, cleanliness is preferred.
Cost
It should come as no surprise that there is a financial component to the mystique around little bathroom doors, but the rationale is actually quite simple: because smaller doors use less material, they are likely less expensive to manufacture than doors that stretch to the floor.
Thus, keep in mind that there are valid reasons why the bathroom door does not reach the floor when you want it to!
