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Confidence votes 187. About 2 to 4 is the difference between ADA and standard toilets. ANSI 117.1a 2003, which is determined to be SAFE HARBOR for accessible design, requires that an accessible toilet be 17 to 19 in height. Most regular toilets are 14 to 16 in height.
It is important to note that comfort height does not necessarily mean ADA compliant. A clever manufacturer could call a toilet with a height 16 1/2â³ comfort height (itâs higher than the standard); however, it would fall 1/2â³ short of the requirement of 17â³ to be classified ADA and/or handicapped. Another difference you may notice with ADA toilets is the shape of the toilet bowl itself.