Sanitation
Bathhouse distance to house and boundary
France
No national bathhouse-to-house distance; the boundary follows the ≥3 m default (or on the boundary), overridden by the local PLU.
Distances and rules
A bathhouse, sauna or outdoor shower is set back from a dwelling — because of water runoff, humidity and the fact that a stove is a fire source — and a setback from the plot boundary is kept as well. The exact distances depend on the country and the building materials.
To boundary
At least 3 m or on the boundary (RNU default)
France — Town Planning Code, Art. R.111-19 (default setback)
To dwelling (recommended)
Recommended: at least 8 m (fire safety; no national norm)
Local rules
Important limitation
This is a planning aid, not a legal opinion. Before construction, check the local land-use rules, easements, the network/utility operator’s requirements and neighbour buildings.
