Paper Towel Disp at sink-adjacent side wall? 11B-606.6

[Yikes]

I have a bathroom sink in a recessed 3' wide alcove. CBC 11B-606.6 says the CL of sink must be 18" away from the side wall(s). However, the required sink maneuvering clearance is only 30" wide, centered on the sink, per 11B-306.3.5.

Question: am I have therefore allowed have (18"-15"=) 3" of depth on the alcove side wall in which a towel dispenser or dryer can protrude beyond the face of wall, without it considered as interfering with the sink access?

 

[ADAguy]

What is the depth of your alcove?
Assumming that the dispensing opening height is no greater than 40" with a minimum of 27" clear beneath it, mounting it on the side wall should not then be an issue.

 

[Yikes]

ADA guy: depth of alcove is the same as depth of sink, about 19".

 

[ADAguy]

OK, as stated previously, you should be good for perpendicular approach.

 

[mark handler]

ADA guy: depth of alcove is the same as depth of sink, about 19".

And the depth of a dining table...