How to Place a Mobile Toilet Upstairs

When placing a mobile toilet upstairs, it is necessary to choose an appropriate method based on the drainage system. Details are as follows:

Same-Floor Drainage

If the upstairs bathroom uses a same-floor drainage system, moving the toilet position is relatively straightforward. Since the drainage pipes are laid on the floor of the same level, you only need to directly change the position of the drainage pipes to match the new toilet location. This method has no impact on the downstairs residents and involves relatively low construction difficulty, making it an ideal way to move the toilet position. However, when changing the pipes, ensure that the slope of the pipes is reasonable to ensure smooth drainage and avoid issues such as water accumulation and blockages.

Inter-Floor Drainage

• Wall-mounted Drainage: The wall-mounted drainage method requires that the new toilet position be close to the existing drainage pipes. Since the drainage pipes need to be laid along the wall to the new position, the construction process is relatively cumbersome. It not only requires breaking the wall for pipe installation but also makes subsequent maintenance difficult if there are any pipe problems. Therefore, the wall-mounted drainage method is not recommended for moving the toilet position upstairs.
• Raising the Floor: This method involves raising the bathroom floor by 20 - 25 centimeters. The purpose is to create space for re-laying the drainage pipes so that the toilet's drainage can be smoothly connected to the existing drainage system. However, raising the floor can cause inconvenience in use, such as making the space feel cramped and increasing the risk of accidents, especially for the elderly and children.
• Using a Toilet Displacement Device: A toilet displacement device is suitable for small-scale and short-distance toilet relocation, typically with a displacement distance of 10 - 30 centimeters and generally not exceeding 40 centimeters. When using a displacement device, create a slope of more than 3% at the location where the device is embedded to facilitate drainage and prevent sewage backflow. At the same time, ensure proper waterproofing to avoid bathroom leaks caused by improper installation of the displacement device, which could affect the downstairs residents.
• Cutting a Hole in the Floor for Relocation: This method requires subsequent formwork work to restore the structural integrity of the floor. However, most downstairs residents are reluctant to accept holes being cut in their ceiling, and the noise and dust generated during construction can significantly impact the lives of the downstairs residents. Therefore, this method is not recommended.