why is there a step up to get into the bathroom?

[luckyinpa]

maybe it was just my room on the BA but just wondering why there's a step up. i'm assuming plumbing issues because it takes more effort to build up rather than flat.

[roger001]

It's on the Getaway also. That step up is an excellent way to catch your foot and trip, which we've done. I taped a very noticeable sign on both sides of the bathroom door the second time clearly advising STEP.

[chengkp75]

maybe it was just my room on the BA but just wondering why there's a step up. i'm assuming plumbing issues because it takes more effort to build up rather than flat.

 

Yes, its plumbing. Because the decks are structural and the cabins and "wet units" (bathroom) are modular it is far easier to run the drain piping and traps between the raised bathroom floor and the deck.

[gl339]

I didn't realize on my last cruise in April there was a step-up and I stubbed my freshly pedicured toes on it. Now I warn my friends and family so they do not make the same mistake!

[Lido_Deck]

maybe it was just my room on the BA but just wondering why there's a step up. i'm assuming plumbing issues because it takes more effort to build up rather than flat.

 

You need the "fall" for proper slope and drainage.

 

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/recommended-slope-shower-base-84127.html

[chengkp75]

You need the "fall" for proper slope and drainage.

 

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/recommended-slope-shower-base-84127.html

 

Yet that does not explain why they couldn't have the bathroom floor at the same level as the cabin, penetrate the piping down through the deck, and slope the pipe downward in the space between the deck and the ceiling of the cabin below, as is done with the drain piping once it leaves the cabin (down the passageways to the central downrisers). Deck drains around the ship also require slope to work, and they penetrate the deck below and use the overhead space to make this work. The reason the bathroom floor is raised is because the unit is modular, pure and simple.

[navybankerteacher]

Bathroom floor is usually an inch or so above cabin floor due to modular construction of entire unit plus necessity for drainage piping below bathroom floor. The additional need for a bit of a "lip" to prevent water on bathroom floor from sloshing into rest of cabin means that there is a substantial step up required.

[Lido_Deck]

Yet that does not explain why they couldn't have the bathroom floor at the same level as the cabin, penetrate the piping down through the deck, and slope the pipe downward in the space between the deck and the ceiling of the cabin below, as is done with the drain piping once it leaves the cabin (down the passageways to the central downrisers). Deck drains around the ship also require slope to work, and they penetrate the deck below and use the overhead space to make this work. The reason the bathroom floor is raised is because the unit is modular, pure and simple.

 

If you don't have the step up in each cabin, then you have to lower the ceiling of the cabin or space below to get the proper slope. Take your pick, a step up in the bathroom or several inches less of headroom.

[chengkp75]

If you don't have the step up in each cabin, then you have to lower the ceiling of the cabin or space below to get the proper slope. Take your pick, a step up in the bathroom or several inches less of headroom.

 

Ah, no. Between the ceiling of your cabin and the deck above is anywhere from 18" to 3 feet, depending on the deck. Plumbing, wiring, and ventilation ducts run in this space above your cabin ceiling.

[ColeThornton]

It's on the Getaway also. That step up is an excellent way to catch your foot and trip, which we've done. I taped a very noticeable sign on both sides of the bathroom door the second time clearly advising STEP.

 

 

Because after you tripped the first time you couldn't remember what it was like? lol

[NMLady]

It's on the Getaway also. That step up is an excellent way to catch your foot and trip, which we've done. I taped a very noticeable sign on both sides of the bathroom door the second time clearly advising STEP.

 

It's on all ships, all cabins except accessible ( handicap) where wheel chairs need to roll into bathroom. When using shower in bathrooms in accessible cabin, towels are often put in doorway to catch water so it doesn't flow into cabin.

[Lido_Deck]

Ah, no. Between the ceiling of your cabin and the deck above is anywhere from 18" to 3 feet, depending on the deck. Plumbing, wiring, and ventilation ducts run in this space above your cabin ceiling.

 

There ya go...There's no room for pipes to cross-sect all that and get the fall that is needed.

[ja2nowak]

It's so drunks like myself can have issues in the middle of night with tripping. :)

[trinitytrees]

I dont remember a step up In the Epic bathrooms, seperate toilet to shower unit, is that right or have I remembered wrong?

[ja2nowak]

I dont remember a step up In the Epic bathrooms, seperate toilet to shower unit, is that right or have I remembered wrong?

They are separate but I recall them both having step ups? Maybe I'm wrong.

[chengkp75]

There ya go...There's no room for pipes to cross-sect all that and get the fall that is needed.

 

You ever been up in there? 'Cause I've spent many an hour with ceiling panels down, and have crawled up into the space, so guess what, there is plenty of space. But believe what you want.

[TonyFred]

You ever been up in there? 'Cause I've spent many an hour with ceiling panels down, and have crawled up into the space, so guess what, there is plenty of space. But believe what you want.

 

Then obviously it was done just so passengers would stub their toes.

[KarlChilders]

Then obviously it was done just so passengers would stub their toes.

He already explained that the entire bathroom is a modular unit which is installed as a piece, thus the step up

[luckyinpa]

i have the 2 part series on building of the BA recorded and will have to revisit cabin building.

[triptolemus]

Then obviously it was done just so passengers would stub their toes.

 

Nah... it was obviously done so the know-it-alls on Cruise Critic would have fodder for arguing with the done-it-alls.

[kcwingwalker]

Trust me that door and step up can really add to the surprise when you are on the Dawn and hear strange noises in the bathroom. As you approach the door there might be a hint of dampness and a slight odor. You open the door and bingo! :eek:

[luddite]

It pretty much makes the floor a catch pan for leaks or excess water. Or .... other liquids.