Do Heated Towel Racks Require a Dedicated Circuit?
Electrical specifications cause more confusion in commercial heated towel rack projects than almost any other topic. The question — does this unit need its own dedicated circuit? — gets asked in almost every project specification meeting, and the answer is almost always the same: it depends. This article walks through the actual electrical code requirements, […]
What Is the Ideal Mounting Height for ADA-Compliant Heated Towel Racks?
When accessibility compliance comes up in a commercial bathroom specification, heated towel racks often get overlooked. The focus tends to be on grab bars, toilet clearance, and door widths — all of which are clearly defined in the ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Heated towel racks sit in a grey area: they are not grab […]
Can Heated Towel Racks Be Used 24/7 in Commercial Settings?
The question comes up in almost every commercial specification conversation: can I just leave the heated towel rack running all day, every day? The short answer is yes, technically most electric heated towel racks can run continuously. The longer answer is that doing so in a commercial building is almost never the right call — […]