> Why is this a thing in the US? Cheapness. A door with bigger gaps requires less maintenance. Same reason they use partial/floating walls. They're easy to rem

> Why is this a thing in the US? Cheapness. A door with bigger gaps requires less maintenance. Same reason they use partial/floating walls. They're easy to remove for maintenance, easy to replace when damaged, easier to clean, etc. Public bathrooms are an unwanted expense to most building owners.