Transforming a balcony into a bathroom without permission: an impermissible act

According to strict construction specifications and property management regulations, it is not allowed to transform the balcony into a bathroom without permission. Let's take a closer look at the reasons.

Drainage problem

The daily domestic sewage in the bathroom needs to be directly discharged into the sewage treatment station through a professional sewage outlet. If forced renovation, it is necessary to install drainage pipes. But balconies generally only have rainwater pipes. If domestic sewage is mixed into rainwater pipes, once it rains, sewage and rainwater will be mixed together, which will bring serious trouble to lower-level households. In addition, this practice does not meet the hygiene standards and poses a potential threat to the environment.

Architectural practice

The balcony design is relatively simple, and the floor thickness and waterproof material are not as good as those of the bathroom. Transforming it into a toilet may have potential safety hazards, because its structure may not be able to bear the corresponding weight or moisture.

Waterproof problem

It is necessary to waterproof the balcony, connect the pipes and transform it into a bathroom. After completion, the ground may be several inches higher than indoor, and once there is blockage or water leakage, maintenance will become quite difficult.

Noise problem

The noise generated when the bathroom is used indoors can be effectively isolated and will not affect the surrounding residents. But if you put it on the balcony and get in close contact with your neighbors, the noise problem will inevitably affect each other's quality of life.