As obesity increases in our society, plumbing designers and manufacturers must meet the challenge of creating bariatric-friendly environments.

Over the years, I’m sure that each of you in our industry has had the opportunity to address a question or two from a friend or family member regarding just what is happening behind the finished walls within our public restrooms. Questions such as: How does a carrier or fixture work? Where does the piping go? How are these supported? These are just a few of the questions I’ve been confronted with.