Russia now has 16 standardized types of flush toilets

22 May 2026, 20:02

Starting June 1, 2026, a new standard for ceramic sanitary products comes into force in Russia. While the previous 2018 GOST (government set) standard divided flush toilets into 3 types (floor-mounted, children’s, and wall-mounted), there will now be 16. The classification takes into account the installation type, construction, flushing method, outlet pipe position, and mounting type. The GOST also added categories based on users: children, standard users, and people with limited mobility.

The dimensional requirements for flush toilets have also been relaxed: previously, the height from the floor to the rim had to be exactly 40 cm, but now anything from 38 to 42 cm is allowed. The height of the water trap, previously fixed at 6 cm, may now range from 5 to 7 cm.

And how many types of flush toilets are standardized in your country?

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