🧩 Why the Doors Don’t Reach the Floor
Although the design of stalls in public restrooms (with doors that stop some distance above the floor) may seem odd, the article explains that there are multiple practical reasons behind it.
🔍 Key Reasons Listed in the Article
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Emergency Access
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If someone inside a stall is ill or needs urgent assistance, the gap allows others to see or get help more easily.
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For example, someone might be incapacitated, so the design helps avoid full enclosure.
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Easier Cleaning & Maintenance
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With the door not going fully to the floor, cleaning staff can more easily mop or wash the floor under the stall doors.
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This helps maintain hygiene in heavily-used public restrooms.
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Cost Efficiency
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Shorter doors are cheaper to manufacture, install, and maintain than full-length floor-to-ceiling doors.
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Hence this design is widely adopted in public restrooms to save on building costs.
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Improved Air Circulation & Odour Control
