Whether it is in a mall, theatre, or hospital, the toilet doors are positioned differently, unlike in homes or other institutions. Ample clearance is seen between the floor and the bottom of the door. Are you people aware of why such a design was made mandatory?

Thousands of people use these toilets daily. For cleaning staff, it will be much easier to use mops and cleaning tools without having to open each toilet. This allows water and waste to drain more efficiently and be swept clean. Although it may not seem luxurious, it is sure to be more hygienic.

In medical situations, if someone collapses due to exhaustion inside the toilet, employees or bystanders can quickly reach through the gap to provide assistance and rescue them. If the lock cannot be opened, people with slender bodies can crawl through the gap. Moreover, public restrooms, especially in movie theatres and malls, are sometimes misused for using banned substances and smoking. The clearance at the bottom will help employees monitor any such untoward acts without breaching the privacy.

Full-length doors are more expensive to manufacture and install. They are also more susceptible to damage from moisture exposure. Public restrooms may not always have good ventilation. But these doors can help alleviate that problem to some extent.